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MINUTES
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Mecklenburg
Presbi^teri^
X
151ST STATED SESSION
CHARLOTTE FIRST CHURCH - JAN. 21, 1941
152ND STATED SESSION
CHARLOTTE SECOND CHURCH - APRIL 15, 1941
NEXT STATED MEETING
SALEM CHURCH . JULY 15, 1941
(Changed by Order of Moderator to July 17, 1941
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
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D I RECTORY
Rev. J. H. McNatt, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Rev. J. W. Grier, Moderator, Spring Meeting.
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk (1943).
Rev. W. A. Nicholson, Permanent Clerk (1943).
Rev. J. W. Stork, Assistant Clerk (1943).
Rev. R. H. Stone. Executive Secretary (1944).
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Evangelist (1944).
Rev. J. G. Garth, Publicity Qerk.
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years :
1942— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte;
Mr. T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1941— Mr. Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte; Mr. E. E. Jones, Char-
lotte; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte; Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1942 — Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. James A. Jones; Mr. Hunter
Marshall, Charlotte.
1943 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte ; Mr. Ivey W. Stewart,
Charlotte ; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte ; Dr. Oscar L. Mil-
ler, Charlotte.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1941 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1942— Mr. W. H. Abernathy, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. T. R. Stewart, Charlotte.
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.
1941— Rev. A. S. Johnson; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. S. B. McLean; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. W. H. Frazer; Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman— Rev. C. H. Rowan.
1941— Rev. J. ^V. GriW; Rev. J0hn A.'Redhead, ]\; Rev. W. W.
Akers ; Mr. E. M. Neel, I^, 3, Ch^lotte ; Mr.\W. H. Aber-
nathy, Charlotte. ' ^
1942— Rev. C H. Rowan ; Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin ; Rev. D. P. Mc-
Geachy, Jr. ; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte ; Mr. W. H. Belk,
Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier ; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr. ; Rev. C D. White-
ley; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young.
1941— Rev. W. H. Johnston ; Rev. W. G. Thomas ; Mr. J. N. Strib-
ling-, Charlotte ; Mr. W. E. Price. Charlotte.
1942— Rev. R. A. Young ; Rev. A. T. Taylor ; Mr. Douglas Aitken,
Charlotte ; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. H. J. Allison, Charlotte; Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt ; Mr.
Hunter Marshall, Charlotte ; Rev. A. Julian Warner, Jr.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1941 — Rev. James A. Jones ; Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr. ; Mr. L. S.
Boyd, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. W. H. Frazer ; Rev. W. H. Johnston ; Mr. Thomas M.
Glasgow^, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. C. D. Whiteley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. H. J.
Spencer, Charlotte.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. J. S. Nisbet.
1941— Rev. C. C. Hamilton; Mr. C. A. Kirkpatrick, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. H. L. Reaves ; Mr. R. L. Willis, R. 9, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. S. Nisbet; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. C. Hamilton.
1941— Rev. M. R. Gibson; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. C. C Hamilton ; Mr. C. B. Choate. R. 3, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. H. L. Reaves; Dr. E. H. Hand, Pineville.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief: \
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Johnston.
1941— Rev. W. B. Neill ; Mr. A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek.
1942— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. B. Frank Matthews, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. W. Stork; Mr. Edward G. Hayes, R. 5, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. E. V. Wiley.
1941— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. W. L. Byrum, R. 3, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. E. V. Wiley; Mr. Guy M. Neel, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. A. Julian Warner, Jr.; Mr. Rufus A .Grier, R. 3.
Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman— Rev. J. P. H. McNatt.
1941— Rev. A. L. McDuffie; Mr. T. F. Black, R. 2, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. J. P. H. McNatt; Mr. J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet.
1943— Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. W. R. Sadler, Paw Creek.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1941— Rev. A. A. Walker; Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Paul R. Shean, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte.
Schools and Colleges:
Chairman — Rev. C D. Whiteley.
1941— Rev. C. M. Boyd; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. C. D. Whiteley; Mr. M. B. Spier, Charlotte.
1943 — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet.
Evangelism :
Chairman — Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1941 — Rev. James A. Jones ; Mr. Thomas M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. C. R. Nisbet ; Mr. L. M. Oglukian, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin ; Mr. Paul R. Shean, Charlotte.
Wdman's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1941— Rev. W. R. Buhler; Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. G. M. Pickard ; Dr. L. W. Hovis. Charlotte.
1943 — Rev. J. C. Grier ; Mr. W. A. Jamison, Charlotte.
Ministers' Annuity Fund:
Chairman — Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. Wriston Hartsell,
1941— Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin ; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
1942— Rev. C. N. Morrison ; Mr. W. S. Biggers, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. Wriston Hartsell; Mr. C. A.' Bland, Wadesboro.
Stew^ardship:
Chairman — Rev. J. G. Garth.
1941— Rev. Ben T. Harrop ; Mr. D. S. Monteith, Charlotte.
1942— Mr. H. J. Allison, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth; Rev. S. B. McLean.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1941— Mr. H. H. DeArmond, Charlotte.
1942— Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. J. D. Ramsey, Charlotte.
6 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sxaminations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1941, Rev. D. K. Snyder; 1942. Rev. W. H.
Eubank; 1943, Rev. H. B. Blakely.
i Languages— 1941, Rev. E. V. Wiley; 1942, Rev. W. W. Akers;
1943, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
4. Natural and Exast Sciences — 1941, Rev. M. B, Prince, Jr.;
1942, Rev. W. H. Frazer; 1943, Rev. James A. Jones.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1941, Rev. W. C Smith; 1942,
Rev. J. S. Sibley; 1943, Rev. Chas. R. Nisbet.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic and Rhetoric — 1941, Rev. C .H.
Rowan ; 1942, Rev. J. W. Grier ; 1943, Rev. W. G. Thomas.
7. Church History— 1941, Rev. W. L Howell; 1942, Rev. W. W.
Akers; 1943, Rev. J .G. Garth.
8. History— 1941, Rev. R. A. Young; 1942, Rev. D. P. McGeachy,
Jr. ; 1943, Rev. J. M. Walker.
9. Theology— 1941, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; 1942, Rev. A. S.
Johnson ; 1943, Rev. W. H. Frazer.
10. Church Government and Sacraments — 1941, Rev. A. H. Key;
1942, Rev. J. S. Sibley; 1943, Rev. W. T, Smith.
11. Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture — 1941, Rev. D. P. Mc-
Geachy, Jr. ; 1942, Rev. C. H. Rowan ; 1943, Rev. J .S. Nisbet,
Advisory Committee to the Executive Secretary — Rev. J. A.
Redhead, Chairman ; Rev. C. H. Rowan, Rev. R. A. Young,
Rev. J. G. Garth, and Mr. W. E. Price.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. J. W. Moore, D.D.
2. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
3. G. P. Stevens
4. J. W. Grier
5. R. J. Mcllwaine
6. W. C McLauchlin, D.D.
7. C. H. Little
8. R. S. Burwell, D.D.
9. A. S. Johnson, D.D.
10. J. G. Garth
n. J. W. Stork, D.D.
12. R. H. M. Brown
13. J. M. Walker, D.D.
14. W. C. Underwood
15. L. H. Query
16. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
17. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
18. T. F. Huneycutt
19. M. E. Peabody
20. W. B. S. Chandler
21. A. A. Walker, D.D.
22. C. C. Beam
23. S. B. McLean
24. W. H. Johnston
25. J. C. McGehee
26. C, H. Rowan
27. B. F. Yandell
28. A. L. McDuffie
29. C. R. Nisbet, D.D.
30. W. C. Copeland
31. J. C. Grier
32. W. G. Thomas
33. T. R. Alexander
34. A. T. Taylor
35. W. W. Akers, D.D.
36. M. B. Prince, Jr.
37. H. C. Carmichael
38. W. A. Nicholson
39. W .B. Neill
40. A. H. Eraser
41. M. R. Gibson
42. J. P. H. McNatt
43. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
44. R. A. Young D.D.
45. C. M. Boyd, D.D.
46. C. C. Hamilton
47. J. S. Sibley, D.D.
48. D. P. McGeachy, Jr.
49. A. H. Key
50. E. V. Wiley
51. L. T. Gill
52. A. L. Roberts
53. W. L Howell, Jr.
54. T. B. Anderson
55. D. K. Snyder
56. J. A. Redhead. Jr., D.D.
57. T. A. Smith, M.D.
58. Wriston Hartsell
59. W. C. C. Foster
60. W. C. Smith
61. J. C. Neville
62. Ben T. Harrop
63. J. E. Mcjunkin
64. T. H. Mitchell
65. C. N. Morrison
66. W. H. Eubank
67. G. M. Pickard
68. W. T. Smith
69. H. B. Blakely, D.D.
70. Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
71. H. L. Reaves
72. A. J. Warner
73. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
74. J. L. Russell
75. W. R. Buhler
76. J. R. Rosebro, D.D.
77. A. W. Shaw
78. R. P. Walker, D. D.
79. F. R. McAlister
80. Neill R. McGeachy
81. R. H. Stone
82. R. E. Watts
83. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
Minutes of Mecklenburg Presbytery
JANUARY 21, 1941
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hun-
dred Fifty-first Stated Session in the First Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 a. m., was called to order
by the Moderator, Rev. E. V. Wiley, and was constituted
with prayer by Rev. J. S. Nisbet.
A motion was made and passed that this meeting of
Presbytery be made as brief as possible because of the pre-
vailing influenza situation and the request of the Board oi
Health that all public meetings be reduced to a minimum.
The Moderator, Rev. E. V. Wiley, conducted a short de-
votional service in lieu of a sermon.
The roll showed the following present :
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork,
J. M. Walker, W. C. Underwood, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt,
C. C. Beam, W. H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, A. T.
Taylor, M. B. Prince, W. A. Nicholson, M. R. Gibson, J. P. H. Mc-
Natt, C D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd, C. C Hamilton, H. K.
Holland, D. P. McGeachy, Jr., E. V. Wiley, W. I. Howell, T. B.
Anderson, J. A. Redhead, W. C. Smith, B. T. Harrop, J. E. Mcjunkin,
T. H. Mitchell, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakely, J. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves,
A. J. Warner, J. S. Nisbet, W. R. Buhler, J. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw,
R. P. Walker.
Representatives of Churches: Albemarle First, J. P. Sifford ;
Albemarle Second, P. L. Burris; Altan, J. M. Rorie ; Banks, R. L.
White; Benton Heights, Geo. F. Boone; Camden, J. C. Bun; Central
Steele Creek, L. G. Alexander; Charlotte Second, A. V. Russell;
Cooks Memorial, R. L. Willis; Huntersville, J. Boyd Montieth; Lee
Park, J. H. Baker; Marshville ; J. C Smith; McGee, W. O. Johnston;
Monroe First, H, I. Duncan; Mount Gilead, C. C McKinnon ; Myers
Park, Eddie E. Jones ; Norwood, Frank Story ; Plaza, Jas. W. Arm-
strong; Providence, J. W. McKinney; Ramah, Lamont Mayes; St.
Paul, N. C. White ; Sharon, J. W. A. Thomas ; Steele Creek, I. J.
Price; Stephenson, Ray Kimbrell; Tenth Avenue, Jas. R. Alexander;
Troy, C. N. Ekerson ; Wadesboro, C. A. Bland; Waxhaw, R. J. Belk;
Westminster, J. M. Dunlop. — 29.
Rev. J. P. H. McNatt, who was nominated at the last
meeting of Presbytery, was unanimously elected Moder-
ator. I
Rev. A. W. Shaw presented a certificate of membership
in Bethel Presbytery with a request to be received into this
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 9
Presbytery. The moderator conducted the examination in
experimental reHgion, which was sustained as satisfactory.
The examination touching views in theology was conducted
by Rev. H. K. Holland and was sustained as satisfactory.
Rev. M. R. Gibson conducted the examination touching
views on church government, which was sustained as satis-
factory. The examination as a whole was sustained as
satisfactory, and Rev. A. W. Shaw was enrolled as a mem-
ber of this Presbytery upon his signing the obligations.
A call for the pastoral services of Rev. A. W. Shaw
from the Troy Church was read, found in order, and placed
in his hands. Mr. Shaw indicated his acceptance of the call,
and a commission was appointed to install him as pastor of
the Troy Church on Sunday, March 30, 1941, at 3 :30 P. M.
COMMISSION TO INSTALL REV. A. W. SHAW
Rev. J. W. Stork to preside and propound the constitu-
tional questions; Rev. C. R. Nisbet to preach the sermon;
Rev. J. G. Garth to charge the pastor ; Ruling Elder W. E.
Price to charge the congregation. Alternates : Minister,
Rev. C. D. Whiteley ; Ruling Elder, Dr. R. H. LaiTerty.
RESIGNATION OF REV. H. K. HOLLAND
Rev. H. K. Holland submitted his resignation as pastor
of the Plaza Presbyterian Church and requested the disso-
lution of the pastoral relation existing between himself and
that church. The church, through its representative, con-
curred with the pastor in the request for the dissolution of
the pastoral relation ; and the Presbytery granted the re-
quest, the action being effective from this date. A delega-
tion from the Raeford Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville
Presbvtery was present and prosecuted a call from the Rae-
ford Church for the pastoral services of Mr. Holland. Ac-
cordingly Rev. H. K. Holland was granted a certificate of
dismissal to Fayetteville Presbytery in order that he might
accept the call to the Raeford Presbyterian Church.
RECEPTION OF REV. R. P. WALKER
Rev. R. P. Walker, D.D., presented a certificate of mem-
bershio and dismissal from the Presbytery of Asheville
with the reauest that he be received into the membership
10 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
of this Presbytery. The Moderator conducted the examina-
tion on experimental religion, which was sustained as satis-
factory. Rev. J. A. Redhead conducted the examination
touching views in theology, which was sustained as satis-
factory. Rev. J. M. Walker conducted the examination on
views of church government, which was sustained as satis-
factory. The examination as a whole was sustained as
satisfactory and Rev. R. P. Walker was enrolled as a mem-
ber of this Presbytery on his signing the obligations.
A call from the McGee Presbyterian Church for the pas-
toral services of Rev. R. P. Walker was read, found in or-
der, and placed in his hands. Having signified his accept-
ance of the call, Dr. Walker was designated as pastor elect
of the McGee Church until the installation service can be
arranged for a later date.
RESIGNATION OF REV. BEN T. HARROP
Rev. Ben T. Harrop tendered his resignation as pastor
of the St. Paul Church and requested the dissolution of the
pastoral relation existing between himself and the church.
The church concurring in the request, the relationship was
dissolved effective today.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
The Moderator appointed the following committees :
Bills and Overtures : Rev. E. V. Wiley, Dr. J. S. Nisbet
and Mr. H. J. Spencer;
Records of Presbytery : Rev. M. R. Gibson, Rev. A. T.
Taylor and Mr. R. K. Belk ;
Thanks : Rev. C. C. Hamilton.
REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Rev. C. D. Whiteley submitted a report for the Commit-
tee on Nominations which was adopted and is as follows :
Rev. J. W. Stork, Assistant Clerk ; Mr. David Ovens, Trustee
of Queens College, replacing Mrs. R. H. Johnston; Rev. J. S. Nisbet
replacing Rev. H. K. Holland as Chairman of the Committee on
Foreign Missions ; Rev. H. L. Reaves replacing Rev. H. K. Holland
as a member of the Committee on Foreign Missions ; Rev. J. A. Jones
replacing Rev. H. K. Holland as a member of the Committe on Evan-
gelism ; and Rev. W. H. Frazer was named as Vice Chairman of the
Commission on The Minister and His Work.
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RESIGNATION OF REV. W. C. SMITH
Rev. W. C. Smith requested the dissolution of the pas-
toral relationship existing between himself and the Locust,
Oakboro, and Stanfield group of churches, effective today
but no further salary from this group of churches after Jan-
uary 1, 1941. The churches concurred in the request and
the relationship was dissolved. The Altan, Bethany, and
Lee Park Churches presented calls for the pastoral services
of Rev. W. C. Smith. These calls were found in order and
placed in the hands of Mr. Smith, who signified his accept-
ance ; and the following Commission was named to install
him as pastor of the above mentioned group of churches.
COMMISSION TO INSTALL REV. W. C. SMITH
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Chairman ; Rev. A. H. Key ; Rev.
J. P. H. McNatt ; Ruling Elder Walter Henderson, Monroe
First Church ; and Ruling Elder John Rowell, Bethany
Church. The date for the service to be March 9, 1941 :
Altan at 11 A. M., Bethany at 3 P. M. and Lee Park at 7
P. M. Parts to be left to the Commission.
CALL FOR REV. C. D. WHITELEY
A call from the Second Presbyterian Church of Albe-
marle for the pastoral services of Rev. C. D. Whiteley was
read, found in order, and placed in his hands. Mr. Whiteley
signified his acceptance of the call, and the following Com-
mission was appointed to install him on a date to be fixed
by the Commission.
Rev. J. W. Stork, Rev. W. T. Smith, Rev. Q. N. Huney-
cutt, and Elder T. M. Hartsell. The assignment of parts is
left to the commission.
Presbytery took recess for ten minutes, after which the
body re-convened and was led in a popular meeting in the
interest of Foreign Missions. This service was conducted
by Rev. H. K. Holland, chairman of the committee on For-
eign Missions. Mr. Holland did not submit a formal report
of the committee, but presented the work of Foreign Mis-
sions merely as informative and inspirational. As a part of
this program, the Rev. Wm. A. Linton, one of our Korean
missionaries, was introduced and was heard with keen in-
terest by the Presbytery, as he spoke of the Foreign Mis-
sion Work in the World Situation To-day.
12 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Rev. Wm. A. Linton, recently of Chunju, Korean, was en-
rolled as a visiting brother from the Presbytery of South-
w^est Georgia.
The period in the interest of Foreign Missions was closed
with prayer by Rev. M. B. Prince.
Presbytery took recess for lunch to reconvene at 2:00
P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
2 :00 P. M.
The Presbytery met and was opened with the signing
of the Doxology.
Rev. B. Frank Yandell returned the certificate, which
had been granted some months ago transferring him to
Granville Presbytery. Since he had not placed the certifi-
cate before the other Presbytery he was re-enrolled as a
member of this court.
The first order of the afternoon session was the choos-
ing of Commissioners to the General Assembly. The fol-
lowing were elected:
Ministers — Principals, R. A. Youngs C. C. Beam, H. B. Blakely,
W. H. Frazer, A. T. Taylor ; and Alternates, A. S. Johnson, J. A.
Jones, J. M. Walker, W. G. Thomas, W. I. Howell; Elders— Prin-
cipals, V. L. Wall, Dr. Oren Moore, R. A. Grier, W. E. Price, R. A.
Dunn ; and Alternates, T. M, Glasgow, R. L. Willis, Hunter Marshall,
P. S. Gilchrist. C G. Pepoer.
The Commission on the Minister and His Work reported
through Rev. W. H, Frazer, Vice Chairman. The report
and the minutes of the Commission were received and ad-
mitted to the record. The report is as follows :
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at First Presbyterian Church,
January 21, 1941:
Your Commission on The Minister and His Work report seven
meetings held since the last meeting of Presbytery. The Commis-
sion as it is now constituted consists of Rev. A. S. Johnson, D. D.,
Chairman, Rev. Wm. H. Frazer, D. D., Vice Chairman, Rev. S. B.
McLean, W. E. Price, J. Wm. Thomson and H. J. Spencer, Secretary.
Calls from Alton, Bethany and Lee Park Churches for the pastoral
services of Rev. W. C. Smith were approved and sent to the Stated
Clerk of Presbytery. At the request of Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt, Super-
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 13
intendent of Home Missions, permission was given Mr. Smith to be-
gin his work in these new fields on January 1, 1941, subject, however,
to the later approval of Presbytery.
Calls were approved from Troy Church to Rev. A. W. Shaw, Mc-
Gee Church to Rev. R. P. Walker and Philadelphia Church to Rev.
F. R. McAlister. These calls were all forwarded to the Stated Clerk.
Albemarle Second Church was given permission to call Rev. C. D.
Whiteley, D. D., and Albemarle First Church to call Rev. R. E. Watts.
So far these calls have not been put into the hands of the Commis-
sion.
Sugaw Creek Church was given permission to engage Rev. Hun-
ter B. Blakely, D. D., as Temporary Supply until the January meet-
ing of Presbytery. Later this permission was granted to engage Dr.
Blakely as Stated Supply till a new pastor might arrive, but not later
than the spring meeting of Presbytery.
Charlotte First Church was given permission to engage Rev. Ed-
gar Woods as Temporary Supply during the month of January, 1941.
The Commission's attention had been called to some unrest in
Newell Church and had had several conferences with some of the
officers of that church and with the pastor. On December 3 the
Commission met at Newell Church with all of the members present
and with four elders and four deacons of Newell Church. There was
a thorough discussion of the situation. Following this discussion the
Commission expressed a unanimous opinion that no action on our
part was called for at the present. The Newell officers were urged
to unite with the pastor in the work, helping him in counsel and in
prayer. The Commission believes that a crisis in Newell has been
passed, and that more encouraging conditions now prevail.
The Commission has been advised by the session of Myers Park
Church that this session has organized a Committee on Evangelism
whose services are offered for regular or special services at any of
the pastorless churches in Mecklenburg Presbytery. We call the at-
tention of Presbytery to this fine offer.
Respectfully submitted,
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
W. H. FRAZER. Vice Chairman.
The Committee on Evangelism submitted a verbal re-
port which was received as information ; and a request for
postponing the retreat, scheduled for January 14th, to some
later date agreeable to the Committee was granted.
The Stewardship Committee's report was submitted by
the Chairman, Rev. T. G. Garth. It was amended and adopt-
ed and is as follows :
REPORT ON STEWARDSHIP
Your Committee on Stewardship begs leave to submit the fol-
lowing report :
The General Assembly's Askings for 1941-42 amount to $1,450,000,
which is the same as in 1940. The Synod of North Carolina was asked
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to raise $299,000 of this amount, which is $6,000 more asked of Synod
than last year.
In view of an increase in benevolence in the Synod last year of
$70,588, the Synod at High Point in September accepted its appor-
tionment and fixed its own askings at $598,(X)0, which is double the
Assembly's apportionment. The Synod sent down to Mecklenburg
Presbytery an apportionment of $155,316 of the total of $598,000. This
is $32,316 more than the quota of the current year, which is $123,000.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg gave to the Assembly's and lo-
cal causps last year, as reported on Agril 1, 1940, the sum of $160,837.
This was an increase of $44,516 over the reports of 1939.
Last year, however, the Ministers' Annuity Fund was before the
church, and many churches credited themselves with their gifts to
the annuity fund in the column for Christian Education and Minis-
terial Relief. The report shows a total of $26,530 to Christian Edu-
cation and Ministerial Relief, which was an increase of $13,738 over
1939, that is, more than double. Gifts to that cause for 1939 were $12,-
792, which also includes some annuity gifts.
Again, the report of 1940 shows $21,772 given to Educational In-
stitutions, which is three times the amount given to that cause in 1939.
On inquiry, it was found that Caldwell Memorial gave $12,969 to this
cause, and this included the proceeds of a note canceled by W. H.
Belk on the Maxton Junior College.
Thus with the annuity and the educational institutions gifts, the
year's benevolence was not normal. However, the increase in the
Presbytery's benevolence was about $20,000 in regular gifts.
The Synod in assigning percentages took into account that Pres-
byteries were encroaching on Assembly funds for local work. The
Synod asks the adoption of the percentages of the Assembly, but on
account of the increase in askings has given the presbyteries more
funds.
With the budget of $598,000 in view, the percentages adopted by
Synod are as follows :
General Assembly's Causes
Foreign Missions . 26.2
Assembly's Home Missions 13.8
Christian Education & Ministerial Relief 6.5
Religious Education and Publication 2.25
Assembly's Training School .75
Bible Cause .50
This is a total of 50 per cent, or $299,000.
Synod's and Presbytery's Causes
Synod's Home Missions 10.50
Orphan's Home 9.00
Educational Institutions 10.50
Union Theological Seminary 1.50
Presbytery's Home Missions 15,00
Religious Education in Synod 3.50
This is a total of 50 per cent, or $299,000.
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Since Mecklenburg Presbytery does not draw any funds from the
Synod's Home Missions we shall recommend a different rate for our
own ho.me missions as last year. Also since we are about to set up
the office of executive secretary, we shall suggest a change in the
percentages for our own work. This will appear in our recommenda-
tion of percentages.
There were fewer churches in Mecklenburg Presbytery which
too-k an Every Member Canvass last March. The percentages of
churches making this canvass was 87.73 per cent, whereas in 1939 the
percentage of churches making the canvass was 95.90 per cent.
It is hoped that the canvass may be more generally observed, and
that the campaign to prepare for the canvass may be more effective.
Since this is Stewardship Year as adopted by the General As-
sembly, it would help if pastors would give courses in Stewardship
in their churches. A book is recommended for study, entitled "This
World's Goods," which costs 60 cents and can be secured from the
Committee of Publication, Richmond, Va., Box 1176.
A printed sheet attached to this report shows the work of the
churches. This sheet was ordered printed in the fall minutes. It
shows the membership of the churches as reported April 1, 1940,
the current apportionment for benevolences, based on $123,000,
which is the same as for 1939, the apportionment for the year begin-
ning April 1, 1941, based on the quota of Synod of $155,316, which is
$32,316, or 26^ per cent more, the amount contributed to benevolence
by each church as reported April 1, 1940, pastor's salaries, current ex-
penses, the building fund, and a grand total for each church, which
includes miscellaneous and other items.
To arrive at the quota for each church, 26^ per cent was added
to the quota of 1940-41 as published last fall.
We offer the following recommendations :
1. That March 16 be Every Member Canvass Day, and that
March 30 be Payup Day.
2. That we accept in full the apportionment to this Presbytery
by Synod of $155,316, as our part of the Synod's quota of $598,000.
3. That pastors and churches give special attention to steward-
ship.
4. That the table for percentages for this Presbytery be as fol-
lows for the year 1941-42:
General Assembly's Causes
Foreign Missions 27.00, or $41,935 (1940, $38,142—31 per cent).
Assembly's Home Missions 10.00, or $15,531 (1940, $15,538— 12>^
per cent).
Ministerial Relief 6.00, or $9,318 (1940, $9,235—7^ per cent).
Religious Education and Publication 2.25, or $3,494 (1940, $3,088—
23^ per cent).
Bible Cause 0.50, or $776 (1940, $745—0.60 per cent).
Assembly's Training School 0.75, or $1,164 (1940, $1,121—0.90 per
cent).
This is 46.50 per cent for Assembly's causes, but as noted above it
will produce a little more than last year's percentages, based an the
total of $155,316.
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Synod's and Presbytery's Causes
Presbytery's H«me Missions 19.00, or $27,956 (1940, $22,142—18
per cent).
Barium Springs 8.00, or $12,425 (1940, $9,219—7^ per cent).
Schools and Colleges (Colleges 10.50, Union Seminary 1.50) 12.00,
or $18,637 (1940, $11,682— 9^ per cent).
Synod's Home Missions 5.00, or $7,765 (1940, $6,137—5 per cent).
Religious Education in Synod 3.50, or $5,436 (1940, $3,682—3 per
cent).
Executive Work in Presbytery 5.00, Religious Education in Pres-
bytery, 1.00.
This totals 53.50 per cent of $155,316 for local causes.
The Special Committee on the Campaign for the As-
sembly's Training School reported through Rev. J. M. Wal-
ker on the progress of the campaign. The report was re-
ceived as information.
A motion was made and passed that the Tenth Avenue
Church be assessed Presbyterial Tax for the current year
on the basis of 510 members.
The Commission appointed to organize a church in the
Oakhurst Community reported its action, which was ad-
mitted to the record and is as follows :
A COMMISSION TO ORGANIZE A CHURCH
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg in the adjourned meeting at
the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, on November 11,
1940, appointed a commission to organize a Presbyterian church in
the Oakhurst community of Charlotte if the way be clear. The com-
mission is composed of the following members : Ministers, C. R. Nis-
bet, W. W. Akers, J. G. Garth, H. K. Holland, W. H. Johnston; and
Elders, W. E. Price, D. H. Johnston, T. M. Glasgow. Dr. C. R. Nisbet
was named as convenor of the commission.
The commission met at the manse of the Caldwell Memorial
Church at 8 :00 P. M., Nov. 18, 1940, and was called to order by Dr.
C. R. Nisbet. The opening prayer was ofifered by Rev. H. K. Holland.
The organization was completed by the election of Dr. C. R. Nisbet
as chairman and Rev. W. H. Johnston as clerk.
A motion was made and passed that the Session of Caldwell Me-
morial Church and Rev. H. L. Reaves and Rev. W. H. Johnston be
appointed a commission to administer the affairs of the new church
until such time as the said church can elect officers. The quorum of
this commission shall be a minister and two ruling elders.
The order was taken for a meeting of the commission at the pro-
posed site of the new church, Commonwealth Avenue and Eastway
Drive, on December 15, 1940, at 2:30 P. M. for the purpose of the
formal organization of the church. Dr. Q R. Nisbet and Rev. H. L.
Reaves were instructed to arrange a program for the occasion. The
commission was adjourned with prayer by Dr. C. R. Nisbet.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 17
On December 14, 1940, a poll of the commission having been
taken, the meeting for December 15th was postponed because of the
unfavorable state of the weather and the unfinished condition of the
church building. The commission is to meet at the call of the chair-
man.
January 12, 1941, 2:30 P. M, The commission met at the church
with the following members present : C. R. Nisbet, H, K. Holland,
J. G. Garth, W. H. Johnston, D. H. Johnston, and W. E. Price. The
meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. H. K. Holland.
A sermon was preached by Dr. C. R. Nisbet from the text, Col.
1 :18. Testimonials were received on behalf of twenty-five (25) per-
sons who united with the new church by certificate. Six (6) others
were admitted upon profession of faith in Christ. These persons
then entered into covenant by answering the constitutional questions
propounded by the chairman, who then declared them to be a duly
constituted church of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S,
To manage local details a Church Council was appointed from
the membership as follows: Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Mr. W. H. DeLam-
ater, Mr. B. L. Lawing, Mrs. J. W. Lowry, Mrs. J. B. Gryder, and
Rev. H. L. Reaves to serve as chairman. The Commonwealth Pres-
byterian Church was adopted as the name.
The charter membership roll was left open till February 16, 1941.
The commission adjourned with prayer and the benediction by
Rev. H. L. Reaves.
C. R. NISBET, Chairman.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Clerk.
An Overture from the Session of the Myers Park Pres-
byterian Church with reference to the location of churches
was referred to the Bills and Overtures Committee and is
as follows :
AN OVERTURE TO THE PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
The Session of the Myers Park Park Presbyterian Church. Char-
lotte, N. C, respectfully overtures the Presbytery of Mecklenburg in
session at the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, January 21,
1941, to consider the advisability of appointing a committee of the
Presbytery to study the whole question of the location of Churches
within the bounds of the Presbytery in order that the cause of the
Kingdom and of our denomination may be advanced.
Done at the regular meeting of the Session of the Myers Park
Presbyterian Church, January 13, 1941.
A. J. BEALL, Clerk.
Attest :
JAS. A. JONES, Moderator.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures replied to the
overture from the Myers Park Church by recommending*
the appointment of a committee by the Presbytery to study
the whole question of the location and re-location of church-
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es in the Presbytery. The recommendation was adopted,
and the committee appointed was as follows :
E. E, Jones, W. E. PricCj J. A. Jones, R. S. Hutchinson, D. P.
McGeachy, C. H. Rowan, R. A. Young, A. J. Warner, and the Ex-
ecutive Secretary of Presbytery is to be an ex-officio member of the
committee.
The Committee on Presbytery's Records presented a report which
was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Presbytery's Records wishes to report that
the Minutes of the called meetings of June 24, 1940, September 4, 1940,
the adjourned meeting of November 11, 1940, and the Stated meetings
of the 149th and the 150th Sessions have been examined. We find
these records correct in all respects. We wish to commend the Clerk
for his efficiency and promptness.
Respectfully submitted,
M. R. GIBSON, Chairman.
The Committee on Examination in Theology presented a
report with reference to the resolution offered by Rev. L. T.
Gill at the last stated meeting, proposing certain questions
to be asked for licensure and of ministers coming into our
Presbytery. The report was adopted and is as follows :
That the matter not be acted on at present, because such ac-
tion would require amendment of the Book of Church Order in con-
stitutional manner; and for the additional reason that the Book of
Church Order at present requires that a minister subscribe in writ-
ing to the writen questions required of all candidates for ordination,
as found in paragraph 136 Book of Church Order ; and these questions
are as definite as those in the overture.
W. H. FRAZER
JOHN A. REDHEAD, JR.
A Manual change was adopted (having been docketed at
a previous meeting) setting December 1st, following elec-
tion at the fall stated session, as the date for the beginning
of the terms of office for the clerks of Presbytery.
A letter from Rev. R. H. Stone announcing his accept-
ance of the office of Executive Secretary of the Presbytery
was read and received as information.
The Commission to install Rev. W. R. Buhler submit-
ted a report which was admitted to record as follows :
REPORT OF THE COMMISSION TO INSTALL
REV. W. R. BUHLER
The Commission to Install Rev. W. R. Buhler met at Indian Trail
Sunday, November 17, 1940, at 11 A. M., was called to order by the
Chairman, Dr. Q. N, Huneycutt and opened with prayer by Dr. J. W.
Stork. Elder E. J. Stinson was elected Clerk.
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Indian Trail. Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt Presided, charged the pastor
and propounded the constitutional questions. Dr. J. W. Stork
preached. Elder George McClelland charged the congregation. The
Benediction was pronounced by Rev. W. R. Buhler.
Stephenson : Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt Presided, Propounded the
Constitutional Questions, and Charged the congregation. Dr. J. W.
Stork preached. Elder George McClelland charged the Pastor. Rev.
W. R. Buhler pronounced the benediction.
Siler. Dr. J. W. Stork presided, and Propounded the Constitu-
tional questions. Dr. R. A. Young preached. Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt
charged the Pastor, and Elder George McClelland the Congregation.
At each place Rev. W. R. Buhler was duly installed according to the
Book of Church Order.
The Minutes were read and adopted. The Commission ad-
journed with prayer by the Chairman.
E. J. STINSON, Clerk.
The report of the Auditing Committee was adopted and
is as follows :
I have just completed an audit of the books of Dr. J. W. Stork,
Treasurer, and I find that his records are in good shape and in per-
fect order.
Dr. Stork is doing a splendid job in handling the affairs of the
Treasurer's account and he is to be commended for the manner in
which he has kept his records during this year.
J. P. ROBINSON.
The Committee on Thanks submitted a report which was
adopted and is as follows :
On behalf of Mecklenburg Presbytery we wish to voice our
thanks and appreciation to the First Presbyterian Church of Char-
lotte for their kindness in providing a place for the Presbytery to
hold its winter meeting.
C. C HAMILTON, Chairman.
The Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte extended
an invitation to Presbytery for the spring meeting. This in-
vitation was accepted with thanks.
The minutes were read and approved.
The work of Presbytery was concluded with prayer by
Rev. J. M. Walker and the benediction by Rev. W. H. Fra-
zer; after which the Court stood adjourned to meet in its
152nd Stated Session in the Second Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A. M., April 15, 1941.
J. P. H. McNATT, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
T. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
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152ND STATED SESSION OF
MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Charlotte, North CaroHna
April 15, 1941.
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in the 152nd Stated Ses-
sion in the Second Presbyterian Church at 10:00 A. M. and
was called to order by the Moderator, Rev. J. P. H. Mc-
Natt. The Presbytery was constituted with prayer by Rev.
W. H. Frazer.
The opening sermon was preached by the Moderator
from the text, I. Peter 4:11; "Glorifying God In All
Things."
The Communion Service was conducted by Rev. James
A. Jones and Rev. A. Julian Warner assisted by Ruling El-
ders W. F. Baker, Edward G. Hayes, T. P. Graham, J. D.
Ramsey, T. E. Gray, James W. Armstrong, B. B. Wilson,
A. V. Russell, J. I. Hutchinson, and John W. Sheppard.
The roll showed the following present :
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork,
J. M. Walker, W. C. Underwood, L. H. Query, W. H. Frazer, Q. N.
Huneycutt, T. F. Huneycutt, A. A. Walker. C. C. Beam, S. B. McLean,
W. H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, A. L. McDuffie, C. R.
Nisbet, J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor, M. B. Prince, Jr.,
H. C. Carmichael, W. A. Nicholson, W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, J. P. H.
McNatt, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, C M. Boyd, C. C. Hamihon,
J. S. Sibley, D. P. McGeachy, Jr., A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, L. T. Gill,
W. L Howell, Jr., T. B. Anderson, D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr.,
T. A. Smith, Wriston Hartsell, W. C. Smith, J. C. Neville, J. E. Mc-
Junkin, T. H. Mitchell, C. N. Morrison, W. H. Eubank, G. M. Pick-
ard, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakely, James A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A.
Julian Warner, J. S. Nisbet, J. L. Russell, W. R. Buhler, J. R. Rose-
bro, A. W. Shaw, R. P. Walker, Roy E. Watts, R. H. Stone, Neill R.
McGeachy, F. R. McAlister, J. Walton Stewart. (65).
Churches Represented: Albemarle First, J. A. Little ; Albe-
marle Second, W. H. Thompson; Altan, J. B .Yarborough; Amity,
J. P. Sample; Badin, K. H. Erb ; Banks, R. L. Whjte ; Benton Heights,
G. F. Boone ; Caldwell Memorial, R. B. Collins ; Cameronian, W. M.
Bullow ; Camp Greene, C F. McPherson ; Central Steele Creek, R. R.
Grier ; Charlotte First, Thos. P. Graham ; Charlotte Second, W. E.
Colton ; Cooks Memorial, R. F. Dunn ; Ellerbe, J. H. McRae ; Hamlet,
C. G. Pepper; Huntersville, J. Boyd Montieth ; Lee Park, J. H. Ba-
ker; Mallard Creek, J. K. McLaughlin; Marshville, Fred Horton;
Matthews, G. C. Alexander; McGee, Edward G. Hayes; Monroe
First, W. C. Correll ; Myers Park, Roland McCord ; North Charlotte,
S. Y. McLellan ; Norwood, F. A. Wentz ; Pageland, D. E. Clark ; Phil-
adelphia, W. M. Junker; Pineville, W. A. Rogers; Plaza, Jas. W.
Armstrong; Pleasant Hill, C. C. Carothers ; Ramah, Fred W. Alex-
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ander; Roberdell, W. T. Wicker; Robinson, A. M. Stafford; St. An-
drews, Jos. E, Allen; St. Paul, J. D. Woodside; Sharon, W. F. Baker;
Siler, Page Price ; Six Mile Creek, G. E. Howey ; Steele Creek, Bax-
ter Wilson ; Sugaw Creek, W. S. Abernathy ; Tenth Avenue, J. R.
Alexander ; Thomasboro, A. L. Primm ; Troy, S. H. McCall ; Turner,
J. C Richardson; Unionville, L. S. Griffin; Wadesboro, C. A. Bland;
Waxhaw, C. S. Massey; West Avenue, J. D. Ramsey; Westminster,
Peter S. Gilchrist; Williams Memorial, J. I. Hutchinson; Wilmore,
N. J. Phillips. (52).
The History of Charlotte Second Church was read by
Elder W. E. Colton. It was adopted for printing in the
minutes and is as follows :
In October of 1873, sixty-eight and one-half years ago, members
of the First Presbyterian Church petitioned Mecklenburg Presbytery
to appoint a commission to organize a Second Church : This senti-
ment was expressed in the petition: "That the interest of Presbyteri-
anism be advanced in our growing community by the organization of a
Second Church." An additional factor in requesting such an organi-
zation was the fact that under the system of rented pews the build-
ing of the First Presbyterian Church was too small to accommodate
the congregation. Sixteen members signed this petition, and one of
them, Miss Sallie Phillips is still active in our church. Presbytery
granted the petition, appointed the commission, and on the afternoon
of October 23, the charter members, who had increased in number
to twenty-five, took the church covenant and were addressed as to
their duties. One month later three elders and three deacons were
elected, and upon installation of these officers the organization was
completed. J. B. Rankin was chosen the first clerk of the Session,
and served for 30 years. We are indebted to Mr. Rankin for much
of the valuable history collected by him and put in a pamphlet cele-
brating the 25th anniversary of the church.
The new congregation held its first worship service in the county
courthouse, on the present site of the Selwyn Hotel, and the Rev-
erend Dr. R. H. Chapman, preached the first sermon, choosing as his
text Luke 12:32 — ^"Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good
pleasure to give you the kingdom."
Early in the following ye^r, 1874, the present church site was
purchased, plans made for ^ building and in the spring of the next
year, the building was occupied. The first preacher in the new
church was Reverend Alfred Morrison. The first wedding was that of
Miss Sallie Steele and Mr. David Parks Hutchison. The first funeral
was that of Col. T. H, Brem, a member of the Building Committee.
Our present building was erected in 1892, and the last change was
the spring of 1939, when our church auditorium was enlarged. The
church school building, first occupied in 1921, was the result of IS
years of work and planning of the committee appointed to study the
need for it.
Second Presbyterian Church's first minister was the Reverend
Ephraim H. Harding, D. D., who came to the church in 1874 — Nine
others have served in all the years following, the longest ministry up
to the present time being that of Dr. Archibald Alexander McGeachy*
from 1908 until his death in 1928. Dr. McGeachy was followed by
Reverend James F. Hardie, D. D., who served the church until he
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was called in 1936 to the Broadway Presbyterian Church at Fort
Worth, Texas. The present minister, Reverend John A. Redhead,
Jr., D. D., came to the church in January of 1937.
The policy of free pews, adopted by the first congregation, has
been a permanent one. The envelope system has been used for fifty-
nine of our sixty-eight years.
Our first Church School was started along with the church and
has grown from an enrollment of eighty to one of twelve hundred,
fully departmentalized with classes for all ages.
In addition to the minister, the church staff is composed of eight
persons, the pastoral assistant, director of women's work, director of
religious education, church secretary, hostess, director of music, and
organist. Our helpers are a colored sexton and maid.
We have records of Sunday School Superintendents since 1876.
Our present one, Dr. Robt. H. Lafferty, has served continuously since
1912.
Five clerks of our Session have been elected, and the one today,
J. T. Porter, has held the offce for 27 years.
Our Men's Club was started in 1919 and through the years has
been responsible for the promotion and support of many worthy
projects, such as the salaries of home and foreign missionaries,
buildings for Barium Springs and Jackson Training School ; a local
colored mission, and a memorial room in the new Presbyterian Hos-
pital, to the founder of the clut^ D^. McGeachy.
The women of the church are now organized as the Woman's
Auxiliary, under the full time Director of Women's Work. Until the
reorganization of the women into the Auxiliary, the members were di-
vided into three women's societies.
Records show that in the past we have had societies actively
functioning as : the Gentlemen's Foreign Missionary Society, Ladies'
Foreign Missioqary Society, Ladies' Aid Society, and a Young Wom-
en's Christian organization. Our Men's Club, Woman's Auxiliary,
and Vesper groups are our corresponding societies actively engaged
today.
From a group of thirty-one charter members, we have grown
today to two thousand and eighty-eight members.
Several other churches in our city have been formed from or-
ganizations started by Second Church, Tenth Avenue, Saint Pauls,
West Avenue, Westminster, Plaza, and the latest came in 1926 with
the organization of Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. John W. Grier, who was nominated at the last
stated meeting, was elected Moderator by acclamation. He
appointed the following- standing committees :
Devotional Exercises — J .A. Redhead and W. E. Colton.
Bills and Overtures — S. B. McLean, J. E. Mcjunkin, N. J. Phillips
and J. P. H. McNatt.
Judicial — W. H. Johnston and W. H. Frazer.
Minutes of Synod — R. A. Young and W. B. Neill.
Thanks — C. N. Morrison and A. H. Key.
Sessional Records — M. B. Prince, Chairman.
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The Committee on Arrangements made the following re-
port which was adopted :
The committee suggests that the printed docket be followed as
a guide for the program of work.
Adjourn for lunch today at 12:45 P. M. Reconvene at 2:30 P. M.
The first order for the afternoon session to hear a representative of
the West Raleigh Church for fifteen minutes. Adjourn at will. Sup-
per at 6:00 P. M, Reconvenes at 7:30 P. M. For the evening ses-
sion a Popular Meeting on Home Missions.
Wednesday: Meet at 9:00 A, M. with devotional exercises led
by Rev. E. V. Wiley. Recess for lunch at 1 :00 P. M. Reconvenes
at 2:00. Adjourn at will.
J. A. REDHEAD
W. E. COLTON.
VISITING BRETHREN
The following were introduced to Presbytery and in-
vited to sit with us as visiting brethren :
Rev. J. E. Flowe of Concord Presbytery; Rev. N. R. McGeachy,
Concord Presbytery; Rev. R. E. Watts, Central Mississippi Pres-
bytery; Rev. R. H. Stone, Winston-Salem Presbytery; Rev. F. R.
McAlister, Holston Presbytery, U. S. A. Church.
Various communications were read by the Stated Clerk
and referred to appropriate committees.
Rev. A. S. Johnson submitted his resignation as Chair-
man of the Commission on the Minister and His Work.
His resignation was accepted and the vacancy was called
to the attention of the Committee on Nominations.
Rev. John C. Neyille, Chaplain U. S. A., Langley Field,
Va., was granted permission to labor outside the bounds of
Presbytery for the ensuing year.
RECEPTION OF MINISTERS
The following ministers presented certificates of dis-
missal from their respective Presbyteries :
Rev. N. R. McGeachy, Concord Presbytery; Rev. R. H. Stone,
Winston-Salem Presbytery; Rev. R. E. Watts, Central Mississippi
Presbytery ; Rev. F. R. McAlister, Holston Presbytery, U. S. A.
Church. The certificates were received pending the examinations.
The Moderator conducted the examination in personal
piety and experimental religion, which was sustained as
satisfactory. The examination on views touching Theology
was conducted by Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr., and was sus-
tained as satisfactory. The examination in Church Gov-
ernment was conducted by Rev. A. H. Key and was sus-
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tained as satisfactory. The Constitutional questions were
propounded by the Moderator and were answered satisfac-
torily. The Revs. N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E.
Watts, and F. R. McAlister were received as members oi
the Presbytery of Mecklenburg upon signing the obliga-
tions.
Dr. John R. Cunningham of Winston-Salem Presbytery
and President-elect of Davidson College, was introduced
and heard in a brief message of greeting.
Rev. W. H. Goodman of Concord Presbytery was intro-
duced and invited to sit as a visiting brother.
CALLS FOR MINISTERS
A call from the Philadelphia Church for the pastoral
services of Rev. F. R. McAlister was found in order and
placed in his hands. He signified his acceptance of the call.
The First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle presented a
call for the pastoral services of Rev. R. E. Watts. The call
was found in order and placed in his hands. He signified
his acceptance of the call.
A call for the pastoral services of Rev. Neill R. Mc-
Geachy was presented by the Sugaw Creek Church, found
in order and placed in his hands. Mr. McGeachy signified
his acceptance of the call. Presbytery voted to invite Rev.
D. P. McGeachy of Atlanta Presbytery, father of the pas-
tor-elect, to serve with the installation commission.
COMMISSIONS TO INSTALL MINISTERS
The Commission to install Rev. R. E. Watts as pastor of
the Albemarle First Church on Sunday evening. May 4,
1941, is as follows :
Rev. W. G. Thomas to preside and propound the Constitutional
questions ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., to preach the sermon ; Rev.
J. S. Nisbet to charge the minister; Rev. J. M. Gettys of Bethel Pres-
bytery invited by Mecklenburg Presbytery to charge the congrega-
tion. Elders : N. C. White, principal ; W. E. Price, alternate.
The Commission to install Rev. Neill R. McGeachy as
pastor of Sugaw Creek Church, Sunday, May 4, 1941, at
8:00 P. M. is as follows:
Rev. J. M. Walker to preside and propound the Constitutional
questions, Rev. D. P. McGeachy of Atlanta Presbytery to preach the
sermon. Rev. Hunter B. Blakely to charge the pastor, Rev. D, P.
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McGeachy, Jr., and Rev. Jas. A. Jones, alternate ; Elder H. J. Spencer
to charge the congregation and Elder J. W. Thompson, alternate.
The following Commission was appointed to install Rev.
A. H. Key as pastor of the Tabernacle and Bethlehem
churches :
Tabernacle — Time, May 4, 1941, at 11 :00 A. M. Members of the
commission, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Rev. M. R. Gibson, Rev. W. C.
Smith, Elder Harvey Morrison and Elder J. C. Smith.
Bethlehem— Time, May 4. 1941, at 7:30 P. M. Members of the
commission. Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Rev, W. H. Johnston, Rev. W. B.
Neill. Elder H. J. Spencer and Elder W. H. Belk, The arrangement of
parts in each case is left to the members of the commission.
The following commission was appointed to install Rev.
R. P. Walker as pastor at McGee Church :
Rev. C. H. Rowan to preside, propound the Constitutional ques-
tions and preach the sermon. Rev. J. C. Grier to charge the pastor,
Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin is alternate to the other ministers, Elder David
H. Johnston to charge the congregation and Elder R. L. Willis, alter-
nate. The time is to be fixed by the commission and the church.
. The following commission was appointed to install Rev.
F. R. McAlister as Pastor of Philadelphia Church on May
11, 1941, at 3:30 P. M. :
Rev. W. H. Frazer, Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev. W. H. Johnston, El-
der Robt. H. Lafferty and Elder C. S. Harkey. The commission is
requested to assign the various parts of the service to its own mem-
bers.
The Presbytery conferred evangelistic powers on the
Rev. R. H. Stone.
The Presbytery granted the request of Chairman J. C.
Grier to invite Mrs. C. L. Potts to speak in connection with
the report on Woman's Work to be made on Wednesday.
Presbytery took recess for lunch.
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:30 P. M.
Presbytery re-convened and was led in prayer by Rev.
C. M. Boyd.
Prof. T. P. Harrison of State College, Raleigh, N. C,
was introduced and spoke in behalf of the West Raleigh
Presbyterian Church as a pressing need for the State Col-
lege students. Presbytery voted a resolution of appreci-
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ation to Prof. Harrison for his remarks and expressed deep
interest in the cause presented by him.
Mr. Hunter Marshall of the Queens College Board of
Trustees requested Presbytery to name a Board of Trustees
of the Albemarle Normal and Industrial Institute, Albe-
marle, N. C, to complete the legal transfer of its assets to
Queens College in conformity to a former action of Pres-
bytery and in carrying out the terms of the will of certain
donors of said assets. The request was granted and the
following trustees were named: J. M. Morrow, A. C.
Huneycutt, Rev. Roy E. Watts, H. P. Efird, A. Knox Win-
get, Jas. P. Sifford, Dr. J. S. Nisbet, Walter Byrd, D. A.
Holdbrooks.
The Wadesboro Church was granted permission to
change the terms of the call to their pastor from $1,500 to
$1,800 per year.
The Commonwealth Presbyterian Church of Charlotte,
N. C, was enrolled as a church of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
LICENSURE OF CANDIDATES
Candidates Joseph Louis Griggs and Thomas Wooten
McLean presented themselves for licensure to the Gospel
Ministry. The Moderator conducted the examination re-
specting experimental acquaintance with religion and the
motives which influenced them to desire the sacred office.
This was sustained as satisfactory.
Rev. W. H. Frazer conducted the examination in The-
ology, which was sustained as satisfactory. Tl\e Pres-
bytery, however, was not unanimous in its approval of Mr.
McLean's examination. The vote was 56 for approval and
15 opposed. The following members of Presbytery asked
that their names be recorded as voting against sustaining as
satisfactory Mr. Thos. W. McLean's examination in The-
ology: Rev. L. T. Gill, Rev. Thos. H. Mitchell, Rev. R. A.
Young, Rev. f. E. Mcjunkin, Rev. T. B. Anderson, Rev.
J. W. Stork, Rev. C. D. Whiteley, and Rev. J. S. Sibley.
The examination on Church Government and the Sacra-
ments was conducted by Rev. J. S. Sibley and Rev. A. H.
Key. This part of the examination was sustained as satis-
factory.
Further examination was deferred until the Wednesday
morning session.
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The Committee on Nominations submitted a report
nominating- Rev. W. H. Frazer as Chairman of the Com-
mission on the Minister and His Work, succeeding Rev.
A. S. Johnson, resigned. Certain corrections were sug-
gested in the Hsts of committees and trustees. (See lists).
The report was adopted.
The Wilmore Church requested permission to change
the terms of the call to their pastor from $1,800 to $1,980.
The request was granted.
REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS
Rev. J. S. Nisbet made a brief report for the standing
committee on Foreign Missions, which was adopted and
is as follows :
The Foreign Mission receipts for the year were $794,286.13, the
largest amount we have received since 1932. We have been able to
pay all the bills for the year and cut down our old debt by a little
more than $48,000.00, which now stands at $124,000.
During the past year the Holy Spirit has greatly blessed the work
so that increases by profession have been far greater than in any
former year.
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Presbytery resolved itself into a Committee of the
Whole for the purpose of examining the Sessional Records
under the leadership of Chairman M. B. Prince, Jr.
EVENING SESSION
7:30 P.M.
The Committee of the Whole rose, and the Presbytery
re-convened for the evening session. The order of the day
was a popular meeting in the interest of Presbytery's Home
Missions. Rev. C. H. Rowan, Chairman, presided and sub-
mitted the report of Presbytery's Executive Committee of
Home Missions.
Pending the consideration of this report there was a
program of special music, an address by Rev. Jawells Carr
of the Amy James Mission for Colored People, and an ad-
dress by Rev. R. H. Stone, Executive Secretary of the Pres-
bytery.
Rev. Jawells Carr, of North and South Carolina Pres-
bytery, was introduced and invited to sit as a visiting
brother.
The report of the Committee on Home Missions was
adopted and is as follows :
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HOME MISSIONS REPORT
Your Executive Committee of Home Missions respectfully sub-
mits the following report :
First, We express our gratitude to God for His blessings upon
our work.
Second, We thank all the churches of the Presbytery for their
support of the work, and also all individuals who have helped us.
Third, We wish to express our appreciation to all the workers
on our fields for their faithful and self-denying labors.
Fourth, We wish to express special appreciation to the Trustees
of the F. O. Hawley Fund for a check for $6,375.00 to be used in
preaching the Gospel in the Home Mission Fields of Mecklenburg
Presbytery.
Superintendient's Report to the Committee
Most of the Home Mission churches have held vacation church
schools which were very well attended. Schools were not held in a
few of the smaller churches, where it seemed impossible to work up
necessary interest.
Revival services were held in practically every church, and only
one or two failed to have accessions on profession of faith.
Nearly all of the home mission churches have entered the Min-
ister's Annuity fund; but since this is a new thing it is going to take
some time to get the people used to paying the extra seven and one-
half per cent regularly. However, I feel that this can be gradually
worked out.
A number of churches have increased their pastor's salary dur-
ing the year. This is encouraging, since it will release funds for oth-
er work. There is great need of new manses on some of our fields, if
the necessary funds could be found. These fields which do not have
manses are : Troy, North Charlotte, Marshville, Nevin and Bethle-
hem. The Bethlehem congregation has started work on their manse,
but there is some question as to whether they wlil be able to com-
plete it right away on account of funds.
Plans are under way to begin work on the new church at Benton
Heights. Most of the money for the work has been found and it is
hoped that the building can be completed this Summer.
We have repaired the manse at Lee Park at a cost of $250, half of
which was paid by the church and the other by the H. M. Committee
and other friends.
At Ellerbe a new garage has been built, roofing bought for the
manse, a new concrete floor put in the church basement, and grounds
beautified. The cost of this work has amounted to about $600, all
of which has been paid by the church.
On the Roberdell work there have been some repair jobs. The
community church has been painted and a new chimney built at
Roberdell.
At Morven a garage has been built to replace one destroyed by
a storm, at a cost of $110. The church roof has been painted at cost
of $57. The church debt has been lowered $80. A new roof has been
put on the Camden church and new lighting fixtures added. The total
cost was $140.
The congregation of Morgan's Memorial church has raised money
to put a new roof on their church. Work is to be done this Spring.
The Indian Trail Church has installed a new furnace and built a
choir loft at the church. Four rooms were painted at the manse and
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the church grounds were beautified. The total cost of this work was
$300.
Siler has put a new roof on the community building and done
other repairs at a cost of $150.
One side of the Stephenson church was re-covered. The H. M.
committee contributed $100 to this work.
The Tabernacle congregation has put a new roof on their church
at a cost of about $400. An extra grade of metal roofing was used,
which if properly cared for will last indefinitely.
Repairs have ben made at Marston. A new roof was put on the
church and a new paint job completed which has added to the looks
and value of the building.
The inside of the Locust church has been completed during the
year, and they now have a very beautiful plant.
The cemetery at Walkersville has been beautified and shrubbery
planted at cost of $45.
Nevin church has been re-finished on the inside.
At Pageland the manse has been repaired and bath room added.
The church repainted and heating plant installed at cost Q,i about $800.
Bath room and equipment have been added to the Benton Heights
manse. Sunday School Rooms have been built at Salem church.
Marshville church has been re-finished and repaired at cost of
$600. Marshville is in great need of a manse.
Polkton has received more than $6,000 from the Hawley estate,
and a new church is to be built soon.
SUMMARY REPORT
Sermons preached ^ 186
S. S. Qasses taught 35
Other addresses 25
Bible Schools held 8
Training Schools : 1
Professions of faith 25
Members received into Pres. Church 10
Baptisms: Adult, 10; Infant, 6 — Total 16
Maney Raised For Home Missions
Mt. Carmel 6.50
Norman 3.62
Walkersville 2.00
Plaza 5.00
Altan 10.00
Bethany 4.05
Siler 3^5
Total $36.47
Presbyterial Tax
Siler $4.30
Bethany 4.15
Special for Home Missions
From A. C. Huneycutt of Albemarle First Church on Salary
of T. F. Huneycutt (Annuity) $150.00
Brick for Manse at Bethlehem (Estimated Cost) from W. H.
Belk 300.00
From West Avenue Auxiliary for Lee Park Manse Repair 25.00
$475.00
Grand Total $519.92
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Attention is called to the fact that at the beginning of
the Church year, April 1, 1941, Rev. R. H. Stone, Executive
Secretary of the Presbytery, became Field Secretary of
Home Missions assuming the duties formerly performed by
the Superintendent of Home Missions ; and Rev. Q. N.
Huneycutt became Evangelist for the Presbytery. _
We make the following recommendations :
1. That Presbytery urge each Home Mission Church to conduct
an evangelistic service and a Daily Vacation Bible School some time
during the year.
2. In view^ of the fact that some churches seem to be reducing
the amounts promised to our Home Mission workers on their salaries,
we recommend that the Presbytery call attention to the fact that it
is not in accordance with the Church law for churches to reduce
pastors' salaries without first getting the permission of the Presby-
tery; and the Stated Qerk is directed to notify the churches con-
cerned.
3. That the following appropriations for the year, April 1, 1941
to March 31, 1942 be adopted :
Church Ajyp. M.AJF. Total
Nevin $ 600 $ 45.00 $ 645.00
McGee 300 22.50 322.50
Robinson 300 22.50 322.50
Indian Trail 700 52.50 752.50
Lee Park 1,000 75.00 1,075.00
Morven 720 54.00 774.00
Pageland 860 64.50 924.50
Bethlehem 900 67.50 967.50
Troy 720 54.00 774.00
Roberdell 750 56.25 806.25
Walkersville 1,000 75.00 1,075.00
Marston 600 45.00 645.00
Camp Greene 600 45.00 645.00
Ellerbe 600 45.00 645.00
North Charlotte 750 56.25 806.25
Marshville 720 54.00 774.00
Locust 700 52.50 752.50
Six Mile Creek 200 - 15.00 215.00
Morgan Memorial J 900 67.50 967.50
Unionville 420 3L50 451.50
Amy James Mission 300 22.50 322.50
♦Evangelist 1,980 126.00 2,106.00
Total $15,620 $1,149.00 $16,769.00
♦Salary, $1,500; Manse, $180; Car Expense, $300; Total, $1,980.
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF J. G. GARTH, TREASURER OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MECKLENBURG PRESBY-
TERY FOR THE YEAR ENDING, APRIL 5, 1941
Receipts
Balance, Statement of April 1, 1940 „_. $ 771.23
Received from Churches, Auxiliaries, Sunday Schools and
Individuals 14,364.90
Received from Estate of F. O. Hawley 6,375.00
Received from W. H. Belk, Releasing note on Ellerbe
Church 1,083.58
Total Receipts $22,594.71
Disbursements *
Paid to Workers as apportioned $11,359.50
Rev. W. H. Hopper, Treas. (Annuity) __ 918.42
Rev. J. G. Garth (salary) 150.00
Insurance 27,80
Jefferson Standard Life (Ellerbe note) 171.74
Mr. Barringer (Tabernacle Church note) 171,00
W. H. Belk (Note Ellerbe Church) 1,083.58
W. G. Thomas — Expense 14.68
Niven Church — Conference Expense 16.00
Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt— Expense 15.00
Bank— Tax 1.00
Mechanics B. & L (Niven Church) 144.70
Lee Park Manse 100.00
Cornelius Church 100.00
T. B. Anderson — Plumbing in Manse 150.00
L. T. Gill— Pageland Church 135.00
Stephenson Church — Roof 100.00
Painting Four Churches— $25.00 each 100.00 14,727.42
Balance on Hand $ 7,867.29
Assets Liabilities
Cash in Commercial National Bank__$7,867.29
Two Shares Commercial Bank Stock 400.00 None
Total $8,267.29
Respectfully Submitted,
J. G. GARTH, Treasurer.
I certify that I audited the books of W. E. Price, Treasurer of
Mecklenburg Presbytery for the period of April 1 to July 31, 1940,
at which time he released them to Rev. J. G. Garth, and found them
correct — in balance with the Statement of the Bank.
(Signed) SADIE W. GRIER.
April 11, 1941.
This is to certify that I have audited the books of the treasurer of
Mecklenburg Presbytery (Rev. J. G. Garth) for the period of July
31, 1940-April 5, 1941. The receipts are as follows : $4,203.86 received
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from former treasurer, W. E. Price, and $33,107.44 from Churches,
Sunday Schools, Auxiliaries, etc, making a total of $37,311.30. The
disbursements amount to $29,444.01 — leaving a balance of $7,867.29.
This is in correspondence with the books of the Treasurer and the
bank statements.
(Signed) R. H. STONE.
C. H. ROWAN, Chairman.
INVITATION FOR THE JULY MEETING
Presbytery accepted by a standing vote the invitation
of the Salem Church to hold the July 15th meeting with
them.
Presbytery adjourned until Wednesday at 9:00 A. M.
The closing prayer was offered by Rev. C. H. Rowan.
SECOND DAY
Wednesday, April 16, 1941
9:00 A. M.
Presbytery met and was led in prayer by Rev. W. B.
Neill.
In lieu of the devotional period fixed by the Committee
on Arrangements, the Presbytery decided to continue the
examination of Candidates Griggs and McLean by hearing
their trial sermons.
Mr. McLean preached from the text, John 15:16, on
''The Glory of the Call to the Gospel Ministry."
Mr. Griggs preached from the text, Luke 24:1-48, on
"The Risen Christ."
The sermons of both these candidates were accepted as
satisfactory parts of their trial for licensure.
The examination on the English Bible was conducted by
Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr., which was sustained as satisfac-
tory.
Diplomas and certificates from college and seminary
were accepted in lieu of examination on all other subjects
required for licensure ; with the exception that Mr. Griggs
had not had full college training and for that reason took
no Hebrew and only a part of the Greek course in the sem-
inary. Mr. Griggs was, therefore, accepted as a special case
under the extraordinary clause of the Book of Church Or-
der.
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The examinations as a whole were sustained as satis-
factory.
The Moderator propounded the Constitutional questions
which were satisfactorily answered. The Moderator then
led the body^ in prayer after which candidates Joseph Louis
Griggs and Thomas Wooten McLean were licensed to
preach the Gospel as probationers for the holy ministry.
Licentiate Joseph L. Griggs was granted a certificate
of transfer to the Presbytery of Enoree.
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., of Atlanta Presbytery and
Rev. Walter K. Keys of Holston Presbytery were intro-
duced and invited to sit as visiting brethren.
A protest against the licensure of Candidate Thomas W.
McLean was presented to the Presbytery. It was admit-
ted to the record and is as follows :
PROTEST AGAINST LICENSURE
We, the undersigned, hereby respectfully protest the action of
Mecklenburg Presbytery, taken in the stated session of April 15, 16,
1941, in licensing Candidate Thomas W. McLean to the Gospel
ministry.
We protest on the ground that his statements in response to the
examination clearly showed to our minds that he is in unmistakable
deviation from the doctrine of the Word of God itself as to the
inspiration of Scripture.
Mr. McLean refused to affirm the doctrine that all Scripture is
4 inerrant. It is impossible consistently to affirm infallibility and to
deny inerrancy. His position that only certain elements of Scripture
are infallible ; namely, only those which express the purpose of
God in the writing of Scripture, profoundly undermines the authority
of all Scripture, and inevitably involves the erection of a new, human
authority to judicially discover which elements of the Scripture are
infallible and which are not. This would necessitate an unvarying
infallibility on the part of the reader himself, or would otherwise
place him in the position of never having assurance of a Word of God.
If he is to have such assurance of a Word of God, he then must as-
sume a gift far higher than that of the sacred writers themselves.
We disclaim any subscription to any mechanized theory of
inspiration. We believe that God does not push words into the
mouth of His inspired servant, as one would push corn into a hopper.
But we do believe that He supervises the inspired servant to the
extent that should he be exposed to the dangers of selecting the
wrong word. His Spirit would prevent such a, selection before it
would be made.
This high view of plenary inspiration was not questioned in
Reformed circles at the time the Westminister Confession was
formulated. And yet this view is clearly subscribed to by the Con-
fession in that passage in Chapter I which ascribes to the Scriptures
"entire perfection."
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Those who seek to discredit the doctrine of plenary, verbal
inspiration by an irrelevant reference to mechanical, dictational
conceptions, should be reminded that the 'profound distinction be-
tween these two views has been made by an imposing array of
orthodox theologians, such as Dabney, Hodge, Patton, Warfield, and
others. The gist of their position and that of the unbroken lineage
of orthodox Reformed leadership, is that the sacred writer, in his
whole being, personality, individuality, and native gifts — all of which
are created by God — is carried along in the work of inspiration by
the same God in such a way as to preserve from error in writing
the Scripture, and yet in this experience no violence is done to his
individuality and gifts. We must remember that the God who
created is the God who also inspires and completely controls every
nuance of thought and word in the writer. He is God's creature and
also God's writer.
In spport of our position we respectfully submit the evidence of
the following passages from God's Holy Word :
(1) "O Lord, thou hast searched me and known me . . . thou
understandest my thought afar ofif, for there is not a word in my
tongue, but lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether." Ps. 139:1, 2, 4.
(2) "Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth,
and the Lord said unto me. Behold, I have put my words in thy
mouth." Jer. 1:9.
(3) "For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father
which speaketh in you." Matt. 10:20.
(4) "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to
speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
Acts 2:4. _
(5) "The Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of
God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit
of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no
man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of
the world, but the Spirit which is of God ; that we might know
the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also
we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which
the Holy Spirit teacheth ; combining spiritual things with spiritual
words." I Cor. 2:10-13 (Last clause, American Rev.)
(6) "Knowing this first that no prophecy of Scripture is of any
private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the
will of man : but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the
Holy Ghost." II Peter 1 :20-21.
The sound exegesis of Dr. Warfield in this last passage from II
Peter reminds us that the expression, "were moved by the Holy
Ghost," should be more accurately and fully rendered with the words,
"were carried along by the Holy Ghost."
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) T. B. ANDERSON,
W. H. FRAZER,
L. T. GILL,
^ W. H. JOHNSTON,
J. E. McJUNKIN,
T. H. MITCHELL,
J. W. STORK.
C. D. WHITELEY,
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REPLY TO THE PROTEST
Your committee appointed to reply to the protest against
the licensing of candidate Thomas W. McLean would make
answer :
Inasmuch as Mr. McLean, on grueling examination, repeatedly
and emphatically declared his bdief in the plenary inspiration and the
absolute infallibility of the Scriptures as well as his unqualified
acceptance of the doctrines of the Scriptures as taught in our Confes-
sion of Faith; and
Inasmuch as Mr. McLean declared his unwavering belief that
the whole Bible, as specified in our Standards, not only contains
but is the Word of God, that his full purpose is to preach the Bible
without question, that his only and all-sufficient hope is in the
crucified and resurrected Christ, and that he would unhesitatingly
die for his faith,
Therefore, your committee thinks the protest most unjust to Mr.
McLean and that it is without ecclesiastical or Scriptural foundation.
(Signed) CHAS. M. BOYD,
JAS. A. JONES,
CHAS. R. NISBET,
JOHN A. REDHEAD, Jr.,
A. A. WALKER,
J. M. WALKER.
Rev. H. P. Powell of the Dilworth Methodist Church
and Rev. E. N. Orr of the Tabernacle Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church were introduced and invited to sit as
visiting brethren.
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., presented a certificate of
dismissal from Atlanta Presbytery.
The Moderator examined him on personal piety and ex-
perimental religion, which was sustained as satisfactory.
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., and Rev. W. H. Frazer con-
ducted the examination on views in theology. Susta^ined as
satisfactory.
Mr. Stewart was enrolled as a member of this Pres-
bytery on his signing the Covenant.
A call from the Plaza Church for the pastoral services
of the Rev. J. W. Stewart was read, found in order and
placed in his hands. He accepted the call, and a commission
was appointed to install him, as follows :
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Rev. Jas. A. Jones to preside and propound the Constitutional
questions : Rev. Chas. R. Nisbet to preach the sermon ; Rev. A.
Julian Warner to charge the pastor ; Rev. M. B. Prince to charge the
congregation; and Ruling Elder R. H. Lafferty.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THANKS
The Committee on Thanks submitted a report which was
adopted by a rising vote and is as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery Welshes to express its sincere thanks
to the congregation, officers and pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte for the privilege of holding its 152nd Stated
Session in this church. They have most generously supplied our
every need and afforded us every opportunity to do our work in the
most efficient manner possible.
We w^ish especially to express our appreciation of the way in
which the ladies of the church have provided for us an abundance
of good things to eat.
We suggest that this report be adopted by a rising vote and
that the pastor be asked to convey our thanks to the congregation
on next Sunday.
Respectfully submitted,
C. N. MORRISON,
A. H. KEY.
Rev. Geo. M. Pickard requested the dissolution of the
pastoral relationship existing between himself and the
North Charlotte Presbyterian Church. The church con-
curred in the request and the relationship was dissolved as
of March 31, 1941.
Rev. W. H. Frazer read and submitted the minutes of
the Commission on the Minister and His Work for infor-
mation and as a part of the records of the court.
The Locust, Oakboro and Stanfield group of churches
was given permission to secure Rev. H. C. Carmichael as
temporary supply.
The First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte was grant-
ed permission to secure Rev. W. C. Robinson as supply for
six months.
Rev. J. G. Garth submitted the Treasurer's report on
benevolences, which was received and approved and is as
follows :
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY ^
TREASURER'S REPORT ON BENEVOLENCES
Financial Report of J. G. Garth, Treasurer Benevolences for Meck-
lenburg Presbytery for Year Ending April 5, 1941.
Disburse- Credit
Cause Receipts ments Balanco
Foreign Missions _— $ 8,270.32 $ 8,270.32
Orphanages 2,002.23 2,002.23
Assembly's Home Missions 3,402.37 3,402.37
Synod's Home Missions 1,321.07 1,321.07
Christian Ed. & Min. Relief 2,022.19 2,022.19
Schools, Colleges & Union Seminary.. 2,377.17 2,377.17
Relig. Education & S. S. Extension 729.63 729.63
Amer. Bible Society 183.49 183.49
Training School .. 243.55 243.55
Relig. Education in Presbytery 606.61 606.61
Relig. Education in Synod 827.34 827.34
Montreat Debt 12.25 12.25
White Cross 7.10 7.10
Barium College Gift Fund 2.00 2.00
Presbyterial Tax (To Rev. W. H.
Johnston) 13.50 13.50
Presbytery's Home Missions :
Bal on hand April 5, 1940..$ 771.23
Receipts, 1940-1941 21,823.43
22,594.71 14,727.42 7,867.29
Totals $44,615.53 $36,748.24 $7,867.29
Assets Liabilities
Balance in Bank $7,867.29
Two Shares Commercial Bank Stock 400.00 None
Total $8,267.29
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. GARTH, Treasurer.
I certify that I audited the books of W. E. Price, Treasurer
Mecklenburg Presbytery for the period April 1-July 31, 1940, at
which time he released them to Rev. J. G. Garth, and found them
correct — in balance with the statement of the Bank.
April 11. 1941.
(Signed) SADIE W. GRIER.
This is to certify that I have audited the books of the Treasurer
of Mecklenburg Presbytery (Rev. J. G. Garth) for the period of
July 31, 1940-April 5, 1941. The receipts are as follows: $4,203.86
received from former treasurer, W. E. Price, and $33,107.44 from
Churches, Sunday Schools, Auxiliaries, etc., making a total of %y7,-
311.30. The disbursements amount to $29,444,01 — leaving a balance of
$7,867.29. This is in correspondence with the books of the Treasurer
and the bank statiements.
(Signed) R. H. STONE.
38 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
COMMITTEE ON PRESBYTERY'S OFFICE
The Special Committee on the Presbytery's Executive
Office submitted a report which was adopted and is as fol-
lows :
The Committee on the Presbytery's Office met at Thackers in
Charlotte, Thursday, April 10, 1941, at 1 :00 P. M. The meeting was
opened and closed with prayer. Those present were : Rev. John A.
Redhead, Chairman; Rev. C. M. Boyd, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. J. M.
Walker, Rev. J. W. Stork, Rev. Jas^ A. Jones, and Ruling Elder H. J.
Spencer.
Rev. R. H. Stone, Executive Secretary, was present by invitation
and was introduced to the Committee.
The following resolution was adopted : That Presbytery be re-
quested to appropriate twelve hundred dollars ($1,200), now in the
hands of the Executive Committee of Religious Education, to the
operation of the Presbytery's Office.
We recommend :
1. That the salary of the office of secretary be set by Mr. Stone
in conference with the occupant of the office, not to exceed the
amount appropriated in the budget.
2. That this committee be dissolved.
Respectfully submitted,
J. W. STORK, Secretary.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A resolution offered by Rev. J. M. Walker was adopted
and is as follows :
Resolved, that Presbytery appoint an advisory committee to the
Executive Secretary of the Presbytery, Rev. R. H. Stone, and that
this committee consist of five members, three of whom shall auto-
matically be the chairmen of the three executive committees of the
Presbytery, Home Missions, Religious Education and Stewardship.
The committe to be as follows :
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Chairman ; W. E. Price ; Rev. C. H.
Rowan, Home Missions ; Rev. R. A. Young, Religious Education ; and
Rev. J. G. Garth, Stewardship.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WOMAN'S WORK
Rev. J. C. Grier, Chairman, presented the report of the
Committee on Woman's Work. Pending the adoption of
this report, Mrs. C. L. Potts, President of the Woman's
Presbyterial Auxiliary, was heard with interest as she
spoke of the Presbyterial's work.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 3P
The report of the committee was adopted and is as fol-
lows :
We would call Presbytery's attention to the wonderful increase
in benevolent contributions by our women.
We recommend :
1. That Presbytery, by a rising vote, express its appreciation to
Mrs. Potts as President and to the women of the Presbyterial Aux-
iliary for their fine report.
2. That the Chairman of the Committee on Woman's Work ex-
tend to the Presbyterial the greetings of Presbytery at the meeting
at Caldwell Memorial Church, April 29 and 30, 1941.
3. That Presbytery request our women to use their influence
through the coming year to secure increased attendance on the part
of our people at divine service, more family altars in our homes and
more prayer life on the part of all our people.
J. C. GRIER, Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SYNOD MINUTES
The Committee on Minutes of Synod presented a report
which was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Minutes of Synod would submit the follow-
ing report :
1. That, in compliance with direction of Synod as appears on
Page 272 of the Minutes of Synod, a Committee on Educational Insti-
tutions be appointed by the Presbytery the Chairman of which to be
Synod's representative from the Presbytery on a similar Committee.
2. That in compliance with direction of Synod, as appears on
page 247 of the Minutes of Synod the Presbytery institute a cam-
paign which will insist on the establishment of a Family Altar in
every Presbyterian home.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG
W. B NEILL.
INSTALLATION OF REV. C. D. WHITELEY
The Commission to install Rev. C. D. Whiteley as pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church of Albemarle met at the church Sun-
day, February 2, 1941, at 7 P. M. and was opened with prayer by
Rev. H. C. Carmichael. Present: Rev. J. W. Stork, who presided,
propounded the Constitutional questions and charged the pastor;
Rev. W. T. Smith, who preached the sermon and charged the con-
gregation ; and Elder T. M. Hartsell, who was chosen secretary.
Rev. C. D, Whiteley was duly installed according to the Book of
Church Order. The minutes were read and adopted.
T. M. HARTSELL, Sec^-etary.
40 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
INSTALLATION OF REV. A. W. SHAW
The Commission to install Rev. A. W. Shaw at Troy met at the
church Sunday, March 30, 1941, at 3:30 P. M. and was opened with
prayer by Rev. J. G. Garth. Present : Rev. J. W. Stork who pre-
sided and propounded the Constitutional questions : Rev. C. R. Nisbet
who preached the sermon; Rev. J. G. Garth, who charged the pastor;
and Elder W. E. Price, who charged the congregation. Rev. A. W.
Shaw was duly installed according to the Book of the Church Order
and pronounced the benediction. The minutes were read and adopted.
J. G. GARTH, Secretary.
Presbytery took recess for lunch, the closing prayer be-
ing- offered by Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:00 P.M.
The Presbytery resumed its sessions and the opening
prayer was offered by Licentiate Thomas W. McLean.
The Myers Park Church was granted permission to
change the terms of the call to their pastor by increasing
the salary.
INSTALLATION OF REV. W. C. SMITH
The report of the Commission appointed to install Rev. W. C.
Smith as pastor of Lee Park, Altan, and Bethany churches was read
and admitted to record as follows :
The Commission to install Rev. W. C. Smith at Lee Park, Altan,
and Bethany met at Altan Church, Sunday morning, March 9, 1941,
at 10:45, with the following members present: Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt,
chairman, Rev. A. H. Key, and Ruling Elders W. A. Henderson and
John T. Rowell.
The meeting was called to order by the chairman. Elder John T.
Rowell was elected clerk and the following schedule adopted :
At Altan ; Rev. A. H. Key to preach the sermon. Rev. Q. N.
Huneycutt to preside and propound the the questions and charge the
pastor, Elder W. A. Henderson to charge the people.
At Bethany, 3 :00 P. M. ; Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt to preside and pro-
pound the questions, Rev. J. P. H. McNatt to preach, Mr. W. A. Hen-
derson to charge the pastor. Rev. A. H. Key to charge the congrega-
tion.
At Lee Park, 7:30 P. M.; Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt to preside, preach
and propound the questions, Rev. J. P. H. McNatt to charge the pas-
tor, Mr. W. A. Henderson to charge the people.
This schedule was carried out and Rev. W. C. Smith was duly in-
stalled. After the service at Lee Park the Commission met and the
minutes were read and approved.
JOHN T. ROWELL, Clerk.
Rev. J. G. Garth reported informally on the progress of
the Commission on the Matthews Church. The report was
celved as information and the Commission was dissolved.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 41
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MINISTERIAL RELIEF
An informal report on Christian Education and Minis-
terial Relief was made and received as information. Recom-
mendations were offered and adopted as follows :
1. That Rev. J. G. Garth be honorably retired from the active
ministry.
2. That Rev. J. G. Garth be recommended to the Ministers' An-
nuity Fund for an annuity.
3. That all the present beneficiaries of Ministerial Relief be
recommended for the same appropriation for the current year that
they received last year, with the expressed wish that more may be
given if the way be clear.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BILLS AND OVERTURES
The Standing Committee on Bills and Overtures pre-
sented a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Whereas, there is a constantly increasing tendency in our coun-
try to disregard the Sabbath, and an ever growing tendency even on
the part of many members in our own Church to disregard the teach-
ing of the Standards of our Church with reference to Sabbath ob-
servance ; therefore be it resolved, that Mecklenburg Presbytery, in
Stated Session in the Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N.
C, April 15, 1941, respectfully overtures the General Assembly of 1941
to prepare a pastoral letter on Sabbath observance, appoint a day for
the reading of said letter in all of our churches as far as practical, and
instruct those congregations where it is not practical to read the letter
on the day appointed to read it on a day as near thereto as practical.
J. P. H. McNATT, Chairman.
Rev. A. A. McLean of Concord Presbytery was intro-
duced and invited to sit as a visiting brother.
REPORT ON SESSIONAL RECORDS
The Committee of the Whole on the examination of Ses-
sional Records presented a report which was adopted and is
as follows :
1. Sessional Records approved without exception: Rourk, Lee
Park, Myers Park, Waxhaw, Lilesville, Robinson, Philadelphia, Mt.
Gilead, Sugaw Creek, Camden, Wadesboro, Biscoe, Caldwell Memo-
rial, Amity, Williams Memorial, Charlotte First, Salem, Paw Creek,
Morven, McLean Memorial, Pleasant Hill, Community, Central Steele
Creek, Six Mile Creek, Bethel, Monroe, Rockingham, Sharon, Troy,
42 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Steele Creek, Providence, St. Andrews, Plaza, Pee Dee, Cameronian,
Bethany, Roberdell, Brainerd, Pageland, Mulberry, Norwood, Beulah,
Westminster, Marston, Marks Creek, Albemarle First, Indian Trail,
Thomasboro, Ramah, Tenth Avenue, Mallard Creek, Pineville, Hun-
tersville.
2. Exception — meetings not always opened and closed with
prayer : Hamlet, St. Paul, Nevin, Siler, Turner, Altan.
3. Exception — No statistical report : Commonwealth, Hopewell,
Turner, Ellerbe, Marshville, Matthews, Banks, North Charlotte, New-
ell, Walkersville.
4. Exception — Names of Elders present at meeting not included
in the record : Nevin, Benton Heights.
5. Exception — Did not have required number of meetings for the
year : Macedonia, Candor, Ellerbe, Nevin.
6. Exception — Records not submitted to Presbytery : Unionville
Camp Greene (1940), Turner (1940), Altan (1940), Matthews (1939-
40).
7. Exception — Minutes not approved by Session : Altan, Beth-
lehem.
8. Exception — McGee Church has no date for one meeting.
9. Exception — The inserted record on page 83 of Wilmore min-
utes should be on page 90.
10. Exception — The West Avenue Church did not record the list
of Sunday School officers and teachers and other congregational of-
ficers.
11. Exception — No records were kept at Cornelius in 1936-1940.
12. Exception — In the minutes of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte the Clerk of the Session failed to sign the min-
utes of April 14, 1940, and April 13, 1941.
13. Exception — No Sessional Records submitted to this meeting
of Presbytery by the following churches : Albemarle Second, Badin,
Bethany, Cooks Memorial, Locust, Midland, Morgan Memorial, Oak-
boro, Peachland, Polkton, Rehoboth, Stanfield, Stephenson, Taber-
nacle.
We offer the following recommendations :
1. That Pastors and Ruling Elders present at this meeting of
Presbytery call to the attention of their Sessions the exceptions noted
that they may be remedied.
2. That a committee be appuointed to study the feasibility of
having trained workers examine the Sessional Records in the office
of the Executive Secretary of Presbytery during the first day of the
spring meeting so that an accurate survey may be made.
M. B. PRINCE, Chairman.
STATISTICAL REPORT
TO
THE
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY,
1941.
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MINUTES
of
Mecklenburg
Presbi^teri^
153RD STATED SESSION
SALEM CHURCH - JULY 17, 1941
CALLED MEETING
CHARLOTTE FIRST CHURCH - SEPTEMBER 2, 1941
154TH STATED SESSION
HOPEWELL CHURCH - OCTOBER 21, 1941
CALLED MEETING
CHARLOTTE FIRST CHURCH - DECEMBER 9, 1941
C NEXT STATED SESSION
HUNTERSVILLE CHURCH - JANUARY 20, 1942
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and Can-
didates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and Can-
didates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Woman's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Resolutions
(f) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and Trus-
tees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING •
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and Can-
didates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Ed.
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn.
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and Can-
didates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominations
(h) Resolutions
(i) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Sessions of Presbytery convene at 10:00 A.
M. on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DIRECTORY
Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Moderator, Summer Meeting.
Rev. C. C. Beam, Moderator, Fall Meeting.
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk (1943).
Rev. W. A. Nicholson, Permanent Clerk (1943).
Rev. J. W. Stork, Assistant Clerk (1943).
Rev. R. H. Stone. Executive Secretary (1944).
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Evangelist (1944).
Rev. J. G. Garth, Publicity Clerk.
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years :
1942— Mr. W. H. Belk. Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte;
Mr. T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1942— Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Mar-
shall, Charlotte.
1943 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte; Mr. James J. Harris,
Charlotte; Mr. David Ovens. Charlotte; Mr. Ivey W.
Stevi^art, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. J. Allison. Charlotte; Mr. Harry L. Dalton, Char-
lotte : Mr. Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte ; Rev. Charles R.
Nisbet.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1942— Mr. W. H. Abernathy, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. T. R. Stewart. Charlotte.
1944 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.,
1942— Rev. Charles R. Nisbet; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. W. H. Frazer; Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr. ; Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Rowan.
1942— Rev. C. H. Rowan ; Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin ; Rev. D. P. Mc-
Geachy, Jr.; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk,
Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Rev. C. D. White-
ley; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. Walton Stev/art, Jr.; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E.
Watts; Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; Mr. Morgan B. Spier,
Charlotte.
4 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young.
1942— Rev. R. A. Young ; Rev. A. T. Taylor ; Mr. Douglas Aitken,
Charlotte ; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1943^Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Rev. A. Julian Warner; Mr. H. J.
Allison, Charlotte; Mr. Hunter Marshall. Charlotte.
1944— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. W. G. Thomas; Mr. Thomas
Graham, Charlotte; Mr, R. L. Price, Charlotte.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory Committee to the Executive Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
. 1942— Rev. C H. Rowan ; Rev. R. A. Young.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr. ; Mr. W. E.
Price, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. M. R. Gibson.
1942— Rev. M. R. Gibson; Mr. C. B. Choate R. 3, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. H. L. Reaves; Dr. E. H. Hand, Pineville.
1944— Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. E. M. Neel, R. 3, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1942— Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. J. D. Ramsey, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. H. DeArmon. Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. E. V. Wiley.
1942— Rev. E. V. Wiley; Mr. Guy M. Neel, Charlotte.
1943 — ^Rev. A. Julian Warner; Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Route 3,
Charlotte.
1944— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. C. S. Massey, Waxhaw.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Johnston.
1942— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. B. Frank Matthews, Charlotte.
1943_Rev. J. W. Stork; Mr. Edward G. Hayes, R. 5, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. F. R. McAlister : Mr. James W. Armstrong, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1942— Rev. C. D. Whiteley; Mr. Morgan B. Spier, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet.
1944 — Rev. A. Julian Warner; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1942— Rev. C R. Nisbet ; Mr. L. M. Oglukian, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin; Mr. Paul R. Shean, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. Hunter B. Blakely; Mr. Nat C White, Charlotte.
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1942, Rev. W. H. Eubank; 1943, Rev.
Hunter B. Blakely; 1944, Rev. W. R. Buhler.
3. Languages— 1942, Rev. W. W. Akers ; 1943, Rev. John A.
Redhead, Jr.; 1944, Rev. J. L. Russell.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1942, Rev. W. H. Frazer; 1943,
Rev. Jas. A. Jones ; 1944, Rev. P. H. Gwynn.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1942, Rev. Julian S. Sibley;
1943, Rev. Charles R. Nisbet; 1944, Rev. J. S. Nisbet.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic and Rhetoric— 1942, Rev. J. W.
Grier; 1943, Rev. W. G. Thomas; 1944. Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
7. Church History— 1942, Rev. W. W. Akers; 1943, Rev. J. G.
Garth; 1944, Rev. Hunter B. Blakey.
8. Theology— 1942. Rev. A. S. Johnson; 1943, Rev. W. H.
Frazer; 1944, Rev. Chas. M. Boyd.
9. Church Government and Sacraments— 1942, Rev. Julian S.
Sibley; 1943, Rev. W. T. Smith; 1944, Rev. Wm. A. Brown.
10. Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture— 1942. Rev. C. H.
Rowan; 1943, Rev. J. S. Nisbet; 1944, Rev. R. H. Stone.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman— Rev. J. S. Nisbet.
1942— Rev. H. L. Reaves ; Mr. R. L. Willis, R. 9, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. S. Nisbet; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. B. F. Yandell ; Dr. Oren Moore.
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1942— Rev. W. H. Frazer; Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. Thomas M.
Glasgow, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. C. D. Whiteley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. H. J.
Spencer, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. C. H. Rowan; Rev. R. H. Stone; Dr. Oren Moore,
Charlotte.
Orphans* Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1942— Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Paul R. Shean, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. J. P. Sifford, Albemarle.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbath Obsenrance:
Chairman — Rev. Wriston Hartsell.
1942— Rev. C N. Morrison ; Mr. W. S. Biggers, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. Wriston Hartsell; Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro.
1944 — Rev. A. W. Shaw; Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
Stewardship:
Chairman — Rev. J. G. Garth.
1942— Mr, H. J. Allison, Charlotte ; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth; Rev. S. B. McLean.
1944 — Rev. H. L. Reaves ; Dr. Thos D. Sparrow, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman— Rev. J. P. H. McNatt.
1942_Rev. J. P. H. McNatt ; Mr. J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet.
1943— Rev. C H. Little ; Mr. W. R. Sadler, Paw Creek.
1944_Rev. A. A. Walker; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
Woman's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1942_Rev. W. R. Buhler; Dr. L. W. Hovis, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier ; Mr. W. A. Jamison, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Christian Educaton Movement:
Chairman — Mr. McAlister Carson.
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E.
Watts; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte; Dr. Hamilton McKay,
Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF
MI
1. J. W. Moore. D.D.
44.
2. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
J 5.
3. G. P. Stevens
A6.
4. J. W. Grier
47.
5. R. J. Mcllwaine
'•'■''.
6. W. C. McLauchlin, D.D.
49.
7. C. H. Little
50.
8. R. S. Burwell, D.D.
51.
9. A. S. Johnson, D.D.
C'>
10. J. G. Garth
t2>.
11. J. W. Stork. D.D.
12. R H. M. Brown
55.
13. J. M. Walker, D.D.
5;>.
14. W. C. Underwood
57.
15. L. H. Query
53.
16. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
59.
17. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
60.
18. T. F. Huneycutt
ol.
19. M. E.'Peabody
62.
20. W. B. S. Chandler
63.
21. A. A. Walker, D.D.
64.
22. C. C. Beam
65.
23. S. B. McLean
66.
24. W. H. Johnston
67.
25. J. C. McGehee
68.
26. C. H. Rowan
69.
27. B. F. Yandell
70.
28. A. L. McDuffie
71.
29. C. R. Nisbet, D.D.
72.
30. W. C Copeland
7Z.
31. J. C. Grier
74.
32. W. G. Thomas
75.
33. T. R. Alexander
76.
34. A. T. Taylor
77.
35. W. W. Akers, D.D.
78.
36. M. B. Prince, Jr.
79.
Z7. H. C Carmichael
80.
38. W. A. Nicholson
81.
39. W .B. Neill
82.
40. A. H. Fraser
83.
41. M. R. Gibson
84.
42. J. P. H. McNatt
85.
43. C D. Whiteley, D.D.
80.
R. A. Young, D.D.
C. M. Boyd. D.D.
Julian S. Sibley, D.D.
D. P. McGeachy, Jr.
.\. H. Key
E. V. Wiley
Leonard T. Gill
Alfred L. Roberts
W. L Howell, Jr.
Theo. B. Anderson
D. K. Snyder
John A. Redhead, Jr., D.D.
Wriston Hartsell
W .C. C. Foster
W. C. Smith
J. C. Neville
Ben T. Harrop
J. E. Mcjunkin
1 homas H. Mitchell
C. N. Morrison
W. H. Eubank
W. T. Smith
Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
H. L. Reaves
A. Julian Warner
J. S Nisbet, D.D.
J. L. Russell
W. R. Buhler
J no. R. Rosebro, D.D.
A. W. Shaw
F. R. McAlister
Neill R. McGeachy
R. H. Stone
R. E. Watts
J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
Gary R. Blain, D.D.
Wm. A. Brown
P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
W. A. Alexander, D.D.
E. L. Flanagan
L. L. Little, D.D.
Paul P. Thrower
THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD STATED
SESSION OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Salem Church, Pageland, S. C.
July 17, 1941.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Fifty-third Stated Session in the Salem Presbyterian Church
at 10:00 A. M., was called to order by the Moderator, Rev.
J. W. Grier, and was opened with prayer by Rev. W. B.
Niell.
The Moderator, Rev. J. W. Grier, preached the opening
sermon on the subject, "The Way To Emmaus," from the
text, Luke 24 :32.
The Roll — The following were present and were en-
rolled or were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, R. J. Mcllwaine, C. H. Little, J. W.
Stork, J. M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, T. F. Huney-
cutt, W. H. Johnston, C H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, C. R. Nisbet,
J. C. Grier. W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor, M. B. Prince, W. A.
Nicholson, W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, J. P. H. McNatt, R A.
Young, C. M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley,
T. B. Anderson, D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Wriston Hartsell,
W.,C. Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin, T. H. Mitchell, C N. Morrison, G. M.
Pickard, H. B. Blakely, J. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A. J. Warner,
J. S. Nisbet, W. R Buhler, J. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, R E.
Watts, R. H. Stone, N: R. McGeachy, F. R. McAlister, J. W.
Stewart, Carey R. Blain. — 48.
Ruling Elders: J. A. Little, Albemarle First; J. Kirk Alex-
ander. Banks ; Geo. F. Boone, Benton Heights ; I. D. Crowell,
Bethlehem; J. P. Belk. Beulah; W. M. Bullard, Cameronian ; C. F.
McPherson, Camp Greene; C. B. Choate, Central Steele Creek;
Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte First; J. H. McLesky, Charlotte
Second ; R. F. Dunn, Cooks Memorial ; J. H. McReae, Ellerbe ; J. T.
, Henderson, Huntersville ; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail; J. K.
McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; E. E. Marsh, Marshville ; Edward G.
Hayes, McGee; H. T. Duncan, Monroe First; Tommie Lee, Mor-
gan Memorial; V. L. Wall, Morven ; E. D. Warner, Mt. Carmel;
L. M. Crowell, Mt. Gilead; O. C. Utley, Mulberry; Hamilton
McKay, Myers Park; John Russell, Newell; B. B. Young, North
Charlotte; H. H. Houston, Pageland; T. V. Howell, Peachland ;
W. M. Junker, Philadelphia; W. A. Rogers, Pineville ; J. Clyde
White, Plaza; Osmond Barber, Providence; E. S. Earnhardt, Aam-
ah; W. W. Faires, Robinson; W. E. Green, Salem; R. W. Black-
welder, St. Andrews: J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; T. F. Black, Sharon;
S. L. La Frage, Six Mile Creek; R. A. Grier, Steele Creek; W. S.
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Abernethy, Sugaw Creek; C W. Safrit, Troy; C. A. Bland, Wades-
boro; T. R. Nisbet, Waxhaw; David Hirst, West Avenue; J. L.
Capps, Westminster; Frank Armstrong, Williams Memorial. — 47.
Visiting Brethren: The follow^ing w^ere introduced and invited
to sit as visiting brethren : Rev. W. C. Robinson, North Alabama
Presbytery; Rev. J. M. Gettys, Bethel Presbytery; Rev. J. A.
Alclntyre, Pee Dee Presbytery; Rev. F. B. Estes, Charleston Pres-
bytery ; Rev. Carey R. Blain, Guerrant Presbytery. — 5.
HISTORY OF SALEM CHURCH
The History of Salem Church was read by Rev. R. H.
Stone. It was adopted for printing in the minutes and is
as follows :
History of Salem Presbyterian Church
In 1897, at the invitation of Mr. John Richardson, an evange-
listic meeting w^as conducted in a brush arbor near Mills school
house by the Rev. M. C. Arrowood. At the close of the revivel
services, a church was organized with fifteen members'. Mr.
Richardson and Mr. W. E. Green were elected and installed ruling
elders.
After the completion of the organization, a church building
was erected on the present site, this being made possible by the
religious fervor and the generosity of Mr. Richardson, who gave
liberally of his time and of his money. Mr. Richardson was the
outstanding Christian character in the community and whatever
was- accomplished was due to this good man, and Salem Church
stands today as a monument to his memory. Mr. Richardson was
for twenty years the superintendent of the Sunday School. He
died in 1924 and his body now lies in the cemetery near the
church he loved.
There is just one surviving charter member, Mr. W. E. Green,
who has been a ruling elder for forty-four years, and is here today
as the representative of his church in the first meeting of Presby-
tery at Salem Church.
This church, truly a home mission church, has been the one
light in years gone by in a community of darkness and of sin and
has had its trials. It seemed one time as if it would cease to be
and be dissolved when the Rev. A. J. Crane in the year 1910 was
called as pastor. During Mr. Crane's pastorate, the church took
on new life. He, with the assistance of the superintendent of
home missions of Mecklenburg Presbytery, conducted two meet-
ings in which fifty-nine were added to the church on profession
of faith. Out of this number are the leaders and officers of the
church today. Mr. Turner Phillips became superintendent of
the Sunday School soon after the death of Mr. Richardson, acting
in that capacity until 1939 when he was succeeded by the present
superintendent, Mr. Bert Lowery. Mr. George Watts became the
teacher of the Bible class, a position he has so efficiently filled up
to the present time.
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During the past five years the church has shown the greatest
development spiritually and in every other way. The grounds have
been beautified, the church building has been remodelled, and four
Sunday School rooms have been built at the cost of $1,200. This
improvement was made possible by the assistance and co-operation
of the Rev. R. J. Mcllwain, former evangelist of Union County, the
Men's Bible Class of Caldwell Memorial Church, and Mr. W. H.
Belk, and the earnest and self-denial co-operation of the members.
We had hoped to have the building dedicated at this meeting of
Presbytery, but we still have a debt of $147.00.
We have a well-organized Sunday School and a Woman's
Auxiliary. Since our people are so scattered, our greatest need
at the present time is a bus which will cost probably $150.00. Our
prospects have never been brighter and if we can complete our
equipment, a great work will have been accomplished for the Master.
Ministers
1897-1910— Rev. M. C. Arrowood, Dr. White, and Dr. William
Black, and others.
1910-1917— Rev. A. J. Crane.
1917-1919— Rev. R. S. Latimer.
1919-1921— Rev. R. L. Patrick.
1923-1927— Rev. W. P. Chedester.
1929-1931— Rev. J. A. Mclntyre.
1931-1934— Rev. L N. Clegg.
1935- —Rev. L. T. Gill.
Present Elders and Deacons
Elders — W. E. Green, W. T. Phillips, George Watts, George
Timmons, Lee Sikes, Lee Watts.
Deacons — Bert Lowery, H. L. Rayfield, Percy Rayfield, Eddie
Lee Sikes, Hezekiah Watts, Monroe Watts, Floyd Watts, Tom
Moore.
LEONARD T. GILL,
GEORGE TIMMONS, Clerk of Sessions.
ELECTION OF MODERATOR
Ruling Elder Rufus A. Grier, who was nominated at
the last stated meeting, was elected Moderator by acclama-
tion.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Moderator appointed the following standing com-
mittees :
Arrangements — R. H. Stone and W. E. Greene.
Bills and Overtures— J. W. Grier, J. S. Sibley, V. L. Wall.
Judicial— A. A. Walker, S. B. McLean, C.A. Bland.
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Records of Presbytery — A. Julian Warner, Neill R. Mc-
Geachy, R. F. Dunn.
Resolutions — J. Walton Stewart, F. R. McAlister, A. W.
Shaw.
REPORT ON ARRANGEMENTS
The Committee on Arrangements made the following
report, which was adopted :
1. Convene at 10:00 A. M.
2. Take recess for lunch at 12:30 P. M. (Take recess
at 3:30 P. M. for a watermelon feast).
3. Reconvene at 1 :30 P. M. for the afternoon session.
^. Religious Education Committee's report and pop-
ular meeting first order of the afternoon session.
5. Adjourn at will.
COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were read and disposed
of as follows :
1. Rev. R. P. Walker returned the call from the McGee
Church and requested a certificate of dismissal to Macon
Presbytery. This request was granted.
2. Candidate William Monroe Wicker requested a
transfer to the Presbytery of Wilmington. It was granted.
3. Candidate John Graham Spurrier requested a trans-
fer to the Presbytery of Pine BlufT. This was granted.
4. A communication was received from Dr. Donald W.
Richardson, Chairman of the General Assembly's Commit-
tee on Evangelism, with reference to Presbytery's contri-
bution to the support of the Assembly's Committee on
Evangelism. This was referred to the Committee on Stew-
ardship. (It was later withdrawn and referred to the Com-
mittee on Evangelism.)
5. A communication from President Louis C. LaMotte
containing some information and suggestions relative to
the Presbyterian Junior College was referred to the per-
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manent committee on Schools and Colleges for report at
the fall session of Presbytery.
6. Rev. George M. Pickard requested a certificate of
dismissal to Fayetteville Presbytery, which was granted.
7. Rev. S. B. McLean submitted his resignation as a
member of the Commission on the Minister and His Work,
to become effective immediately. The resignation was ac-
cepted and the vacancy was referred to the Committee on
Nominations.
DR. T. A. SMITH RESIGNS NEWELL PASTORATE
Rev. T. A. Smith requested the dissolution of the pas-
toral relationship existing between himself and the Newell
Church, because the condition of his health would not per-
mit his continuing in that work. The church concurred
in the request, and the pastorate was dissolved.
THOMASBORO SUPPLYSHIP TERMINATED
Dr. S. C. Byrd (Bethel Presbytery) and the Thomas-
boro Church concurred in a request for the termination of
the Stated Supplyship existing between them. The request
was granted and the relationship terminated as of July 1,
1941.
RECEPTION OF REV. CARY R. BLAIN
Rev. Cary R. Blain presented a certificate of transfer
from the Presbytery of Guerrant and made application to
be received as a member of Mecklenburg Presbytery. His
credentials were received and Presbytery proceeded to the
customary examinations.
The examination on experimental religion was con-
ducted by Rev. J. M. Walker and was sustained as satis-
factory.
The examination touching the applicant's views in the-
ology was conducted by Rev. John A. Redhead and Rev.
W. H. Frazer and was sustained as satisfactory.
Rev. A. H. Key conducted the examination on views
in Church Government, which was sustained as satisfactory.
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Rev. Cary R. Blain was then enrolled as a member of
Mecklenburg Presbytery after signing the obligations re-
quired of its ministers by the Presbytery.
Calls from the Ellerbe, Mt. Carmel and Norman Churches
for the pastoral services of Rev. Cary R. Blain were read
and referred to the Commission on the Minister and His
Work.
PASTOR'S SALARY INCREASED
The Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte requested
permission to increase the pastor's salary to $600.00 per
month. The request was granted to be effective from April
1, 1941.
CALL GIVEN TO REV. B. FRANK YANDELL
The North Charlotte Church presented a call for the
pastoral services of Rev. B. Frank Yandell. Mr. Yandell
requested the permission of Presbytery to hold the call and
continue as stated supply for the North Charlotte Church
until the Fall Meeting of Presbytery. This request was
granted.
CALL FOR REV. WM. A BROWN
A call from the St. Paul Church for the pastoral services
of Rev. William A. Brown was read and the church was
given permission to prosecute the call before Fayetteville
Presbytery.
CALLS FROM THE ELLERBE GROUP APPROVED
The calls from the Ellerbe, Mt. Carmel and Norman
Churches for the pastoral services of Rev. Cary R. Blain
were approved by the Commission on the Minister and His
Work and placed in his hands. He signified his purpose
to accept the calls, and the followng commission was ap-
pointed to install him in that pastorate:
Rev. A. A. Walker, Rev. J. W. Stork, Rev. R. H. Stone
and Ruling Elders W. E. Price and W. H. Belk, any two
ministers and one elder to be a quorum. The details of the
installation services to be arranged by the commission and
the churches.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY RECEIVED
Rev. John A. Redhead presented Mr. Andrew Ausker
Hill and Mr. Joseph Hamilton McLeskey, members of the
Charlotte Second Church, who came asking to be received
under the care of Presbytery as candidates for the ministry.
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Chairman of the Committee on Chris-
tian Education and Ministerial Relief, read the formal ap-
plications with the recommendation that they be examined
for reception as candidates.
The examination on experimental religion was con-
ducted by Rev. C. M. Boyd, and Rev. W. B. Neill conducted
the examination on motives for seeking the ministry. These
examinations were sustained as satisfactory. The Moder-
ator propounded the Constitutional questions, which were
answered satisfactorily. Rev. John A. Redhead delivered
the charge to the applicants and led in prayer on their
behalf. Andrew Ausker Hill and Joseph Hamilton Mc-
Leskey, Jr., were then enrolled as candidates for the min-
istry under the care of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Candidate E. H. Overcash was recommended to the Co-
lumbia Theological Seminary.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
The following Commissioners to the General Assembly
reported on their attendance at same : Rev. W. H. Frazer,
Rev. H. B. Blakely, Rev. A. T. Taylor, Rev. R. A. Young,
and Ruling Elders R. A. Grier and V. L. Wall. Their re-
ports were received and their diligence commended.
REPORTS ON INSTALLATION OF PASTORS
The following commissions appointed by presbytery to
install pastors presented their reports, which were received
and admitted to record :
Report of the Commission to Install Rev. A. H. Key
The Commission to install Rev. A. H. Key, pastor of the Taber-
nacle Church met Sunday, May 4, 1941 at 11 A. M. and was called
to order by the moderator, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, before the service
and was opened by prayer by Rev. W. C. Smith. J. C. Smith,
elder, was elected clerk. Rev. W. C. Smith preached, Rev. Q. N.
Honeycut propounded the Constitutional questions. Rev. M. R. Gib-
son charged the pastor, Elder Harvey Morrison addressed the mem-
bers of the church. After the service the minutes were read and
approved. The commission was closed with prayer by Rev. M. R.
Gibson.
J. C. SMITH, Clerk.
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The Commission, appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. A. H. Key as pastor of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church,
met at the church at 7:45 P. M., May 4, 1941, and was constituted
with prayer by Rev. W. H. Johnston. Organization was completed
with Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt as Chairman and Rev. W. H. Johnston
as clerk of the Commission. Present : Minister, Q. N. Huneycutt,
W. B. Neill, W. H. Johnston; and Elder W. H. Belk.
Installation service began at 8 o'clock. The sermon was preached
by Rev. W. H. Johnston from the text, Hebrews 1 :7.
In response to the constitutional questions the pastor-elect and
the people gave assent to the necessary vows. The Chairman de-
clared the pastoral relationship duly established "agreeably to the
Word of God and according to the Constitution of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States.
A solemn charge was delivered to the pastor by Rev. W. B. Neill
and a like charge to the congregation by Elder W. H. Belk. The
benediction was pronounced by the pastor. Rev. A. H. Key. The
congregation extended a cordial reception to their pastor.
The Commission adopted the minutes and was adjourned with
prayer by Rev. W. B. Neill.
Q. N. HUNEYCUTT, Chairman,
W. H. JOHNSTON, Clerk.
Albemarle, N. C, May 4, 1941.
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
the Rev. R. E. Watts as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at
Albemarle, N. C, met at the church and was constituted with prayer
by the Chairman Rev. W. G. Thomas of Wadesboro, N. C.
Those present were, Chairman W. G. Thomas Dr. J. A. Redhead,
Dr. J. S. Nisbet, Dr. J. M. Gettys and N. C. White.
Elder N. C. White was appointed to act as secretary.
Dr. Redhead preached a soul-stirring inspirational sermon, taking
his text from the thirtieth and thirty-first verses of the sixteenth
chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
The constitutional questions were propounded to the pastor and
congregation by Rev. Mr. Thomas. A very solemn charge was de-
livered to the pastor by Dr. Nisbet and a like charge to the congre-
•gation was delivered by Dr. J. M. Gettys of Queens College.
The congregation was dismissed with the benediction by the new
pastor after which a warm reception was tendered him by the mem-
bers and visiting friends.
The minutes were read and approved and th'C meeting of the Com-
mission was closed with prayer by Dr. Gettys.
N. C. WHITE, Secretary.
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., as pastor of the Plaza Presbyterian
Church met in the pastor's study Sunday evening, May 4th at
7:45 P. M. Present: Ministers, M. B. Prince, Jr.; C. R. Nisbet, A.
Julian Warner and Elder R. H. Lafferty. Rev. A. Julian Warner
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was elected clerk. The meeting was opened with prayer. The
order of the installation service was arranged and the commission
began the service at 8 o'clock.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones presided. Rev. C R. Nisbet preached the ser-
mon from the text : "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the house-hold
of God." Eph. 2:19. Rev. J. A. Jones propounded the constitutional
questions to the congregation and the pastor-elect according to the
Book of Church Order paragraphs 137-140. Rev. A. Julian Warner
charged the pastor. Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., charged the congrega-
tion. Rev C. R. Nisbet offered the installation prayer. After the
service the Commission met, heard the reading of the minutes,
adopted the minutes and adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
A. JULIAN WARNER, Clerk of Commission.
The Commission appointed to install Rev. Neill R. McGeachy
in the Sugaw Creek Church met at the church on Sunday evening,
May 4, at 7 :45 o'clock. The following members of the Commission
were present: Rev. J. M. Walker, D.D., Chairman, Rev, C. C. Ham-
ilton, Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr., and Elder J. W. Thomson, Rev.
D. P. McGeachy, D.D., of Atlanta Presbytery was present at the
invitation of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
The Commission was constituted with prayer by Elder J. W.
Thomson. D. P. McGeachy, Jr., was elected secretary. Divine
worship was conducted in the church led by Rev. J. M. Walker and
the sermon was preached by Rev. D. P. McGeachy of Decatur, Ga.
Following the sermon the Chairman propounded the required ques-
tions to the pastor elect and to the congregation. These being
satisfactorily answered in the affirmative the new pastor was de-
clared installed. The charge was delivered to the new pastor by
Rev. C. C. Hamilton and a charge to the congregation by Elder J. W.
Thompson. The service was concluded with the benediction by the
new pastor.
The minutes were read and approved and the Commission dis-
missed with prayer.
(Signed) D. P. McGEACHY, Secretary.
The Commission, appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to in-
stall Rev. F. R. McAlister as pastor of Philadelphia Church, met
at the church at 3:15 P. M. May 11, 1941, and was constituted with
prayer by Dr. R. H, Lafferty. The following were present : Min-
ist-ers; W. H. Frazer, W. H. Johnston, J. M. Walker; and Elders,
C. S. Harkey, R. H. Lafiferty. The Commission completed its organi-
zation with W. H. Johnston as chairman and J. M. Walker as
clerk. The order of the installation service was agreed upon. It
was moved and adopted that the record of these actions should be
accepted as the minutes of the Commission, and that the Commission
should come to formal adjournment with the pronouncing of the
benediction at the close of the service.
The installation service began at 3:30. Rev. J. M. Walker
preached a sermon from the text : "... Be not moved awav from
i
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the hope of the gospel. ..." Col. 1 :23. In response to the con-
stitutional questions the pastor-elect and the people assumed the
vows that bound them together in the mutual obligations and
privileges of the pastoral relationship which was then declared to
be duly established agreeably to the Word of God and according
to the constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
Rev. W. H. Frazer delivered a solemn charge to the pastor, and
a like charge was delivered to the congregation by Elder Robert H.
Lafferty, M. D. The people extended cordial greetings to the pastor.
The benediction was pronounced by Rev. F. R. McAlister.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Chairman,
J. M. WALKER, Qerk of Commission.
REPORT OF COMMISSION ON THE MINISTER
AND HIS WORK
The Chairman, Rev. W. H. Frazer, reported for the Com-
mission on the Minister and His Work. The report was
received and the minutes of the commission were admitted
to the record as follows :
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at Salem Church, July 17, 194L
The Commission on the Minister and His Work reports that we
have had four meetings since the last meeting of Presbytery.
Approval has been given to First Presbyterian Church of Char-
lotte to employ as Temporary Supply for the summer months Dr.
Wm. C. Robinson of Columbia Theological Seminary.
North Charlotte Church has been given permission to call as
Temporary Supply or as Pastor Rev. B. Frank Yandell. Shortly
thereafter a call from North Charlotte for the pastoral services of
Mr. Yandell was received and found in order and was sent to the
Stated Clerk.
At the request of West Avenue Church, investigation was made
of Rev. E. L. Barber of Aberdeen N. C, and Rev. Carl S. Miller of
Erwin, Tenn. Both of these names were approved and we have
learned that West Avenue Church has called Rev. Carl S. Miller.
We have not however received the call or any official word of
this action! Since that time approval has been given West Avenue
Church to employ Dr. J. M. Gettys as Temporary Supply till Sep-
tember 1st.
St. Paul's Church has been given permission to call Rev. Wm.
A. Brown of Olivia, N. C. No word of their action in the matter
has reached us.
In April this Commission received a letter from some of the of-
ficers of Matthews Presbyterian Church, stating that that church
had employed for the summer months Mr. Sherrard Rice, a student
at Union Seminary. So far as this Commission knows or can learn,
the selection is a good one. But we have felt compelled to call
the attention of the Matthews Church, as attention has been called
to the Presbytery before, to the law of the church in regard to
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such matters. The Commission is very anxious to discharge its
duties as they are laid down in the Book of Church Order. In Par.
76a, the duty of taking special oversight of churches v^ithout pastors
is laid upon the Commission. In the v^^ords of this paragraph, "By
advising with church sessions regarding temporary supplies," it is
specifically s'tated that "The session shall meet with the Commission,
and with its aid and advice secure a temporary supply for its pulpit
as soon as it becomes vacant." No such advice has been sought and
no such conferring has been done.
This Commission is not jealous of its authority, but it is jealous
of the Law of the Church. Unless we are going to go by the law
there is no use in having it on the statute book.
The Commission would have been glad if it had been consulted in
regard to these matters, as the responsibility rests upon it for the
welfare of the vacant churches.
Therefore we are again calling this matter to the attention of
Presbytery. We earnestly urge upon all of the churches, ministers
and officers of Presbytery a more careful observance of the letter and
the spirit of the laws enacted by the General Assembly on this sub-
ject. This Commission can render more valuable service if we can
have the co-operation which was intended by the General Assembly
W. H. FRAZIER, Chairman,
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
Presbytery took recess for lunch until 1 :30 P. M. after
prayer by Rev. Julian S. Sibley.
AFTERNOON SESSSION, 1 :30 P. M.
Presbytery reconvened and was led in prayer by Rev.
Rev. Hunter B. Blakely after a song service led by Mr.
Clyde White.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
In a popular meeting on Religious Education Chairman
R. A. Young presided and submitted the committee's report.
Pending the adoption of the report the follov^ing represen-
tatives of various sub-committees spoke briefly: Rev. W.
G. Thomas, Rev. W. H. Johnston, Rev. A. T. Taylor, Rev.
R. H. Stone, and Mr. Philip F. Howerton of the Men and
Missions Movement. The report was received and the
recommendations were adopted, as follows :
Christian Religious Education has always been a prime necessity.
It was so declared to be by the triune God when He came to our
fallen fore-parents in the garden in the "cool of the day" and de-
clared unto them His judgments and program. It was more defi-
nitely emphasized when He, with reference to His commandments
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and precepts, ordered the Hebrews saying, "Ye shall teach them to
your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and
when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when
thou risest up." It became an unavoidable challenge when Jesus
gave the commission, "Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jeru-
salem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost
part of the earth."-
But the conditions of the present hour — world conditions, com-
munity conditions — seem to declare that Christian Religious educa-
• tion is more imperative now than perhaps ever before.
What are some of these conditions that speak to the church with
imperative challenge?
(1) At least 1,800,000,000 people, four-fifths of the world's popu-
lation or the governments which represent this number of per-
sons, are more or less participating in declared or accepted war.
(2) Probably never before were there so many contraditory an
un-Christian philosophies being promulgated with such uncom-
promising and dictitorial zeal.
(3) Probably the hydra-headed monster of selfishness was never
before so dominant in the thinking and acting of both men and
nations.
(4) Less than one-half of the population of the United States
make any profession of religion — Jewish, Catholic or Protestant.
(5) Less than one-fourth of the youth in our public schools
receive any religious instruction.
(6) While from 60 to 90 percent of those uniting with our
churches by confession of sin and acceptance of Jesus as Lord
come from our Sabbath Schools only 40 percent of those entering
our Sabbath schools become members of the church.
(7) Less than 25 percent of our membership give evidence of
any vital or dynamic relationship with our Lord or interest in the
promotion of His Kingdom.
With a compelling consciousness of these and similar con-
ditions, we present the following recommendations for your con-
sideration and adoption :
(1) That every congregation not yet having held Daily Vacation
Bible School endeavor to hold such school before the vacation
period has passed.
(2) That every pastor and session consider the need, value
and possibility of Week-day Religious education in the public
schools of the immediate community and either promote or co-
operate with groups endeavoring to promote such Week-day Re-
ligious instruction.
(3) That every pastor and session be urged to particularly pre-
pare for and observe Religious Education Week, September 2&-
October 5, and that the preparation and observance be centered
around the essential and immensely important matter of the Chris-
tian home and the necessity of every home being bulwarked with
a Family Altar.
(4) That the devotional booklet ''Day by Day" be commended
with renewed emphasis to every home in every congregation.
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(5) That every congregation be urged to observe "Rally Day"
on October 5th, or the nearest convenient Sabbath, that both pastors,
sessions, officers and teachers in the Sabbath Schools be challenged to
make this day a day of enlistment of new members and reconse-
cration of all members to the great task of laboring with Christ in
Kingdom Building.
(6) That every congregation, either separately or in groups
give serious and prayerful attention to the value and possibility of
promoting a Leadership school or class in their midst.
(7)That every pastor, session, Sabbath School Superintendent
and every teacher be urged to continue to promote that form of
evangelistic endeavor which both leads to the definite acceptance
of Jesus as Saviour and Lord and the positive enlistment of every
believer in some particular and soul-enriching service.
(8) That every pastor and session be requested to challenge
anew every member of the congregation to read daily some portion
of God's word and, further, to enter into some systematic study of
the Divinely inspired and authoritative Message of God to Man.
(9) That some type of religious work for men be organized in
each congregation, in which Bible study, the Church's program
and some definite form of Christian service, as well as Christian fel-
lowship, be the chief items of emphasis.
Respectfully submitted,
R A. YOUNG, Chairman.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Rev. J as. A. Jones, Chairman, submitted the report of
the special committee on the location and re-location of
churches. The report was adopted and is as follows :
Your committee v/as appointed at the winter meeting of Pres-
bytery, 1941, in response to an overture. The overture requested
that "Presbytery study the whole matter of the location and re-
location of churches within its bounds in order to enlarge the ef-
fectiveness of our denomination's work for the Kingdom of God."
The members of the committee elected by Presbytery are : R. S.
Hutckison, E. E. Jones, Dr. James A. Jones, W. E. Price, Rev. D. P.
McGeachy, Rev. C H. Rowan, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. A. Julian
Warner, Dr. R. A. Young.
At its first meeting, the committee was organized. The officers
elected weie: Dr. James A. Jones, Chairman and Rev. R. H. Stone,
Secretary. Presenting its first report, your committee would do
so under four heads : The scope of the work, the need for the work,
the method of the work, and recommendations.
I. The Scope of the Work
Your committee's interpretation of Presbytery's action first re-
quired a survey of the situation made with regard to present loca-
tions of churches, the wisdom of changing these locations, and the
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need for new churches. To make this survey both accurate and wise
your committee has tried to observe the denominational situation
within Charlotte itself, has tried to determine the population ten-
dencies from counsel with the Federal Housing Office and from
conference with real estate agencies, and others, and it has tried also
to determine the present population centers that may be unchurched.
This work has necessarily been carried on with some degree of
restriction, and it has been limited entirely to the urban community
of Charlotte — not with any desire to neglect the rural areas and the
other urban areas of the Presbytery, but because the central locality
permits of an earlier analysis.
Upon the basis of surveying the situation, your committee de-
termined that Presbytery would wish to be informed about its find-
ings and in turn would wish to inform the Presbyterians within its
bounds. Further, your committee deemed it a part of its work to
suggest a program to attain the end of larger effectiveness to our
church within the Presbytery, in order that our leadership and
service may be broad and good.
This in substance your committee determined to be the scope of
its work.
II. The Need for the Work
The need for the work is best made manifest by a simple com-
parison. In 1920, the Presbyterian population of the city was some-
thing ever 7,000. In 1940, this population was 11,000. In 1920, the
Baptist population of the city was approximately 2,400 "and in 1940,
the Baptist population was approximately 11,500. The indicated
Presbyterian growth is 60%. The indicated Baptist growth is 500%.
In the period of this twenty years the population growth of the
city is 150%. In general this would manifest our failure to grow
proportionately with the city, and in comparison with another great
denomination within the community. Our deficiency is manifested
further when we consider that in that time there have been two
Presbyterian churches built in the urban community, one of them
in 1926 and one of them in 1941. Such an estate does not speak well
for our alertness, nor for our efficiency.
Among other reason for this failure has been the environmental
changes around some of our churches. Localities that were once
residential have become semi-industrial; new centers of residence
have developed in which areas no churches have been built until now.
Cases in point of this have been brought before your committee and
have been studied with some degree of care. Just now, co-operation
and counsel are being given by the committee to these churches
concerning the wisdom of changing their location or of combining
with other churches in somewhat the same neighborhood. A case in
point for the development of new residential areas that thus far
are unchurched is to be found in the Club Colony section of Myers
Park. The Club Colony section roughly runs from the intersec-
tion of Queens Road, West, with Selwyn Avenue and from their
southwest to Park Road. Recently, a survey by one of our churches
was conducted in this area. A total of 377 homes were contacted.
Within this area were 121 Presbyterian families with a total mem-
bership of 401 individuals. There were only four contacts that in-
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dicated a lack of interest in the establishment of a church, and many
contacts of other denominations that approved the idea of a Pres-
byterian Church. Of course it is not to be expected nor would your
committee desire it, that every Presbyterian home favor the estab-
lishment of a Presbyterian Church in a community for its own mem-
bership. We have the imperative of the large downtown ministry;
we have a specific service to perform in industrial and semi-indus-
trial areas. The facility of transportation has modified the penalty
against the church because of the removal of its membership to other
localities. But something of the idea of the neighborhood church for
the proctoring of the young people must be wisely considered by
Presbytery if these new areas are to be claimed for our church.
It seems, therefore, to your committee that there could be no
question of the need for such an undertaking as this, and your com-
mittee as far as possible has pursued its work with the idea of in-
forming our whole church of the existing and crying need both for
new churches and for changes in the locations of some of our
churches.
III. The Method of Work
In the mind of your committee there are three steps to the ef-
fecting of any good program in the location and re-location of our
churches. First of all, it is imperative that publicity be given to the
need. The lack of information has been our chief obstacle because,
being uninformed, we have been uninterested. Your committee,
therefore, purposes to supply the Prsebytery and so far as is pos-
sible the Presbyterians of the court with the facts in the case in the
conviction that if our members know the true state of affairs they
will be excited and encouraged to an aggressive action.
The second method that your committee feels that it can employ
is that of counsel with the churches considering changing their lo-
cations and with the communities that are in need of churches. Your
committee would not in any sense usurp the episcopal authority that
belongs to Presbytery alone, but it would call to the mind of the
Presbytery that the episcopal authority does exist. Your committee
has met with the representatives of several churches about the specific
problems that they have and as far as possible has advised with them
about the wisest solution that our united judgment can provide.
There is a third item in the method of our work that needs to be
seriously considered by the Presbytery. If we had available a fund
that could be used in this work, it would greatly facilitate the ef-
fectiveness of the whole endeavor. It has been suggested by some
in your committee that a campaign for funds be launched among
the Presbyterians of the community for the purpose of creating a
large sum against which withdrawals can be made as problems
arise within the local church. The buying of property in strategic
locations, the supplementing of funds available from local congrega-
tions for changes and improvements, the establishment of mission
outposts, the encouragement of local congregations to -establish Sun-
day Schools with financial assistance from the committee, is definitely
a part of the program. In this connection, it should be mentioned
that this work is essentially Home Mission work and consequently
it belongs under the supervision of the Home Missions Committee.
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Your committee, would not assume the duties normally discharged
by the Home Mission Committee, but would work in distinct co-
operation that shall be mutually intimate to the end that the task
shall be done.
IV. General Observations
These facts being true, and your committee having worked as in-
dicated in this report, the following recommendations would be
made : I
1. That Mecklenburg Presbytery approve every effort to ac-
quaint all members of the church within its bounds concerning the
lagging of our denominational influence and growth in comparison
with the development of the community.
2. That Presbytery call upon all churches to consult with this
committee or some other committee with the same purpose in mind
when contemplating a change in location or the establishment of an
outpost mission. i
3. That all churches shall, when the occasion permits within the
next six months inform their whole membership of this program
and the need for it with the information that the committee and the
office of the executive secretary and the Home Missions Committee
shall supply.
4. That Presbytery consider the week of prayer and self-denial
for Home Missions as a time for presenting these facts in the local
church, looking to the possibility of an effective and successful cam-
paign during the winter.
5. The Presbytery allot $250.00 for the expenses of this com-
mittee.
REPORT ON SABBATH OBSERVANCE
Rev. Wriston Hartsell, Chairman of the Committee on
Sabbath Observance, presented a verbal report which was
received as information.
COMMONWEALTH COMMISSION CONTINUED
The Commission on the Commonwealth Church was con-
tinued until the Fall Meeting of Presbytery, on the request
of Rev. C. R. Nisbet.
RECOMMENDATION ON UNIONVILLE PROPERTY
Rev. C. H. Rowan, Chairman of the Home Mission Com-
mittee, submitted a recommendation which was adopted
and is as follows :
The Executive Committee of Home Missions recommends to the
Presbytery that the property at Unionville, which was conveyed to
Presbytery several years ago, be now conveyed back to Trustees
of the Unionville Church with a provision in the deed that if it ever
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ceases to be used for the Presbyterian Church in the United States
that the property revert to the Presbytery.
C. H. ROWAN, Chairman.
ASSEMBLY'S TRAINING SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
The Presbytery adopted a motion calling upon all the
churches of Mecklenburg Presbytery to co-operate with
Rev. J. G. Garth in the campaign to raise funds for the
Assembly's Training School.
ACTION ON ASSEMBLY EVANGELISM
The request of Rev. Donald W. Richardson, Chairman
of the General Assembly's Permanent Committee on Evan-
gelism, that this Presbytery, if possible, contribute the same
amount that it agreed to give at the meeting of he As-
sembly in 1938 for the support of the Assembly's work of
evangelism, was recalled from the Stewardship Committee
to which it had been referred earlier in the day. Presbytery
then proceeded to the consideration of the matter and voted
to grant the request of the Assembly's Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
The Committee on Nominations submitted a report which
was adopted and is as follows: ^
1. Rev. C. R. Nisbet to fill the vacancy in the class of
1942 in the Commission on the Minister and His Work
caused by the resignation of Rev. S. B. McLean.
2. The Committee on the Christian Education Move-
ment to consist of the following members : Mr. McAlister
Carson, Charlotte, Chairman ; Rev. J. M. Walker ; Rev.
J. A. Redhead; Rev. R. E. Watts; Dr. Hamilton McKay,
Charlotte.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MINISTERIAL RELIEF
The Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief presented a report which was adopted and is as
follows :
There are now sixteen candidates for the ministry under the
care of our Presbytery. Seven of these are in college and six
are in theological seminary. The other three have dropped out of
school for the present at least. One candidate was transferred to
another Presbytery, after graduation from the seminary; and tw®
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others were licensed as probationers in the gospel ministry and
then transferred to other presbyteries. There are two candidates
for medical missions who are in medical college.
Eight of our candidates for the ministry were aided in the sum
of $530.00 from the funds for ministerial education, and two were
aided in the sum of $150.00 from the Alexander Fund. The two
candidates for medical missions were aided in the sum of $200.00 from
the fund for education for mission service.
There are at present fourteen beneficiaries in our Presbytery on
the roll of Ministrial Relief: 6 ministers, 7 widows, and 1 orphan.
One widow, Mrs. Margaret F. Black, died in the past year. These
six ministers received aid in the sum of 2,633.00; the eight widows
received $1,530.00; and the orphan received $144.00.
Two ministers have been retired in the past year and recom-
mended for the benefits of the Ministers' Annuity Fund.
We recommend that the committee be empowered by Presbytery
* to commend our candidates to the Seminaries of our Church when
so requested by the candidates and to approve these candidates for
loans from the Executive Committee of Christian Education.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSTON, Chairman.
REPORT ON RECORDS OF PRESBYTERY
Rev. A. Julian Warner, Chairman of the standing com-
mittee on Presbytery's Minutes, submitted a report which
was adopted and is as follows :
Your Standing Committee on Records of Presbytery makes the
following report :
We have examined the printed minutes of the 151st and 152nd
Stated Sessions. We make the following recommendations :
1. That the Permanent Committee on Nominations and the Stated
Clerk be asked to clear up the confusion that seems to exist in
regard to list of committees on "Examinations" on page 6 of minutes.'
For example, committee No. 8, "History," is not provided for in the
Book of Church Order.
2. We call attention of the Presbytery to the fact that the Pres-
bytery's overture to the General Assembly regarding the report or
minute to be submitted to the Presbytery by the Commission on the
Minister and His Work has been answered by the General Assembly
on page 110 of the 1941 minutes. "The items which it (the Com-
mission) concludes are presented to Presbytery for inclusion in the
official minutes of the Presbytery. The action of the Presbytery on
the recommendatons (of the Commission) determines whether or
not these become a part of the minutes of Presbytery."
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3. We call attention to the words "constituted with prayer" in
the minutes. Paragraph 55 page 25 (Book of Church Order) reads
"Every meeting of the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly
shall be opened and closed with prayer."
Respectfully submitted,
A. JULIAN WARNER, Chairman
NEILL R. McGEACHY,
R. F. DUNN.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
The Committee on Resolutions submitted a. report which
was adopted by a rising vote and is as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to express its gratitude to the
congregation, officers and pastor of the Salem Presbyterian Church
for their very gracious entertainment offered at its I53rd Stated
Session. We wish to congratulate this church for the successful com-
pletion of its remodeling efforts. We wish especially to thank those
responsible for the bountiful and delicious dinner enjoyed by all.
We recommend (1) that this report be adopted by a rising vote
and that the pastor be requested to express our thanks to the con-
gregation at its next worship service, and (2) tht Rev. J. P. H.
McNatt be requested to lead the Presbytery in prayer for the re-
covery of Rev. Leonard Gill who is now ill.
Respectfully submitted,
J. WALTON STEWART, JR.,
R. F. McALISTER,
A. W. SHAW.
AD INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PRESBYTERY'S TAX
An Ad Interim Committee for the study of the Presby-
terial Tax and kindred matters was elected as follows : Rev.
J. W. Stork, Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. W. H. Johnston, Mr.
R. A. Grier, and Mr. W. E. Price.
The place of the next meeting was left in the hands of
the Moderator, the Stated Clerk, and Rev. R. H. Stone.
Rev. C. C. Beam, Superintendent of the Presbyterian Hos-
pital, was declared the nominee for Moderator for the Fall
Meeting.
The minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery adjourned to meet on October 21, 1941. The
closing prayer was offered by Rev. J .C. Grier.
RUFUS A. GRIER, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
I. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. lOHNSTON, Stated Oer^.
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CALLED MEETING OF MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
Charlotte, N. C, September 2, 1941.
Mecklenburg- Presbytery met in special session in the
First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 2:00 P. M.
and was called to order by the Moderator, Ruling Elder
Rufus A. Grier. The opening prayer was offered by Rev.
J. S. Sibley.
The following were present and enrolled :
Ministers: C. H. Rowan, C N. Morrison, J. R. Rosebro, R. H.
tone, F. R. McAlister, M. B. Prince, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, W. H.
ohnston, Wriston Hartsell, B. F. Yandell, J. S. Sibley, C. C. Hamil-
ton, T. H. Mitchell, R. A. Young, A. JuHan Warner, J. S. Nisbet,
W. B. Neill, A. W. Shaw, J. Walton Stewart, W. C Underwood.
H. L. Reaves, W. H. Frazer, J. L. Russell.— 24.
f.
Ruling Elders: R. A. Grier, Steele Creek; J. W. Craig, St. An-
drews.— 2.
The following call for this meeting was read and found
in order :
Charlotte, N. C, August 18, 1941.
The constitutional requirements having been met, I
hereby call Mecklenburg Presbytery to meet in special
session in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C,
on Tuesday, September 2, 1941, at 2:00 P. M., to trans-
act the following business, if the way be clear:
1. To act on the request of Rev. C. C. Hamilton for the disso-
lution of the pastoral relationship existing between himself and
the St. Andrews Church.
2. To dismiss him to Atlanta Presbytery.
3. To act on the request of Rev. Wriston Hartsell for the dis-
solution of the pastoral relationship existing between himself and
the Nevin Church.
4. To attend to any matters arising out of the above items.
(Signed) RUFUS A. GRIER, Moderator.
Rev. Wriston Hartsell requested the dissolution of the
pastorial relationship existing between himself and the
Nevin Church. The church concurred in the request and
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the pastorate was dissolved, effective September 1, 1941,
with the condition that the church be required to pay all
arrearage in salary.
Rev. C. C. Hamilton requested Presbytery to dissolve
the pastoral relationship existing between himself and the
St. Andrews Church, The church concurred in the request,
which was granted, and the relationship was terminated as
of today.
Rev. C. C. Hamilton was granted a certificate of transfer
to Atlanta Presbytery.
The minutes of this session were read and adopted.
Presbytery adjourned with prayer by Rev. R. A. Young.
RUFUS A. GRIER, Moderator.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
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THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOURTH STATED
SESSION OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Hopewell'Church, October 21, 1941.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg- met in its One Hundred
Fiftv-fourth Stated Session in the Hopewell Presbyterian
Church at 10:00 'A. M., October 21, 1941. The retiring
Moderator. Ruling Elder Rufus A. Grier, called Presbytery
to order and opened the meeting with prayer. On the in-
vitation of the Moderator the opening sermon was delivered
by Rev. Henry W. McLaughlin, Director of Country
Qhurch and Sunday School Extension for the General As-
sembly. His inspiring message was based on Acts 1 :18, and
had for its theme : ''The True Church."
The Communion of the Lord's Supper was administered
by Rev. A. T. Taylor and Rev. W. C. Underwood, assisted by
the following Ruling Elders : William Stewart, E. V. Kerns,
W. A. Jamison, John Barnett, Morgan B. Spier, Fred L.
Gibbon, S. M. Alexander, L. M. Rea.
Request was made that Presbytery engage in a special
season of prayer on behalf of a son of Hopewell Church
who is seriously ill in a hospital in New York City. This
prayer was led by Rev. J. W. Grier,
The reading of the History of Hopewell Church was
omitted as a very full history of the church and community
was recently published and quite widely circulated.
The Roll — The following were present and enrolled or
were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little. R. S. Burwell, J. G. Garth,
J. W. Stork, J. M. Walker, W. C. Underwood, L. H. Query, Q. N.
Huneycutt, T. F. Huneycutt, A. A. Walker, C. C Beam, S. B. McLean,
W. H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, C R. Nisbet, J. C
Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor, W. W. Akers, M. B. Prince,
W. A. Nicholson, W. B. Neill. M. R. Gibson, J. P. H. McNatt, R. A.
Young, C. M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley, D. P. McGeachy, Jr., A. H. Key.
E. V. Wiley, T. B. Anderson, D. K. Synder, J. A. Redhead, Jr.,
W. C Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin, T. H. Mitchell, C N. Morrison, W. T.
Smith, H. B. Blakely, H. L. Reaves, A. J. Warner, J. S. Nisbet,
J. L. Russell, W. R. Buhler, J. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R.
McAlister. Neill R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton
Stewart, Jr., Gary R. Blain, W. A. Brown, P. H. Gwynn, Jr.— 56.
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Ruling Eldbrs: W. L. Belk, Altan ; F. L. Greenlee, Badin; J. Kirk
Alexander, Banks ; Geo, F. Boone, Benton Heights ; Chas. R. Crum-
ley, Caldwell Memorial ; R. R. Grier, Central Steele Creek ; Morgan
B. Spier, Charlotte First : Oren Moore, Charlotte Second ; S. B.
McClure, Cook's Memorial ; E. W. Kerns, Hopewell ; John. R. Bar-
nett, Huntersville ; Lucius C. Hunter, Mallard Creek ; W. S. Morton,
Matthews ; S. M. Alexander, McGee ; W. Harvey Morrison, Monroe
First; Lee Mclnnis, Mt. Carmel ; D. H. Dunn, Mulberry; Geo. E.
Wilson, Jr., Myers Park ; John M. Russell, Newell ; S. G. McLellan,
North Charlotte ; R. W. Summerville, Paw Creek ; J. P. Flow, Phila-
delphia; W. A. Rogers, Pineville ; J. W. Armstrong, Plaza; C. C.
Carothers, Pleasant Hill; L. M. Rea, Providence; A. W. Pearson,
St. Paul; W. F. Baker, Sharon; S. L. La Frage, Six Mile Creek;
Rufus A. Grier, Steele Creek; Jas. R. Alexander, Tenth Avenue;
S. S. Safrit, Troy; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro ; C. S. Massey, Waxhaw ;
Connie L. McCain, Walkersville ; W. A. Jamison, West Avenue;
W. T. Dunlop, Westminster; J. I. Hutchison, Williams Memorial.— 38.
Visitors: The following were introduced to Presbytery and in-
vited to sit with us as visiting brethren: S. C. Byrd, Bethel Pres-
bytery ; S. W. Moore, Bluestone ; J. O. Mann, Wilmington ; H. W.
McLaughlin, Lexington; O. C. Williamson, Orange; Jawells Carr,
North and South Carolina ; W. L. Moser, Pittsburg, U. S. A. ; W. T.
Simpson, A, R. P. Church.
ELECTION OF MODERATOR
Rev. C. C. Beam, who was nominated at the Summer
Session of Presbytery, was elected the Moderator for this
meeting.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin presented the report of the Commit-
tee on Arrangements. The report was adopted and is as fol-
lows :
Your Committee on Arrangements would submit the following
report :
First: Hours: Recess for lunch at 12:30; Presbytery to resume
its work at 2:00, and adjourn at 5:30 for supper at 6:00. The evening
session to begin at 7:30 and adjourn at will.
Second : We recommend that Rev. W, C. Thomas, of Waynes-
boro, be given the floor just before lunch to make an announcement
concerning the Youth Convention on World Missions to be held in
Memphis in December.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. KERNS,
WILLIAM STEWART,
J. E. McJUNKIN, Chairman.
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Moderator appointed the following Standing Com-
mittees :
Bills and Overtures: Mr. R. A. Grier, Chairman; Rev.
R. E. Watts, Rev. N. R. McGeachy, and Mr. H. G. Torrance.
Judicial: Rev. C. R. Nisbet, Chairman; Rev. C. M. Boyd,
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, and Mr. Morgan B. Spier.
Assembly's Minutes ; Rev. R. H. Stone, Chairman ; Rev.
J. Walton Stewart, Rev. W. R. Buhler, and Jno. R.
Barnett.
Resolutions : Rev. J. L. Russell, Chairman ; Rev. F. R.
McAlister. Rev. B. Frank Yandell, and Dr. J. R. Alexander.
RETIREMENT OF REV. JULIAN S. SIBLEY
Rev. Julian S. Sibley, at his own request, was honorably
retired from the active ministry and was recommended
to the Minister's Annuity Fund for the appropriate retire-
ment benefit.
MINISTERS RECEIVED
Rev. W. A. Brown presented a certificate of transfer from
P'ayetteville Presbytery and Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., pre-
sented a certificate of transfer from Orange Presbytery.
Both of these ministers made request to be received into the
membership of this Presbytery. After an examination in
accordance with the Book of Church Order, which was sus-
tained as satisfactory, and having signed the obligations
required of its ministers by the Presbytery, Mr. Brown and
Mr. Gwynn were enrolled as members of Mecklenburg
Presbytery.
COMMUNICATION ON ORDINATION OF LICENTIATE
A letter from Rev. W. H. Frazer, Chairman of the Com-
mission on the Minister and His Work, asking for an ex-
pression of the Presbytery's judgment touching a point of
procedure preliminary to the ordination of Licentiate Jon-
athan M. Smith and some correspondence from Mr. Smith
on the same matter were referred to the Judicial Commit-
tee.
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Rev. W. G. Thomas made a special announcement with
reference to the Youth Convention on World Missions to be
held at Memphis, Tennessee from December 30, 1941 to
January 1, 1942.
TRANSFER OF LICENTIATE THOMAS W. McLEAN
At the request of Licentiate Thomas W. McLean Presby-
tery granted him a certificate of dismissal to Potomac Pres-
bytery in order that he may accept a call to the pastorate
of the Presbyterian Church of Warrenton, Virginia.
The Presbytery took recess for lunch at 12:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION '
The Presbytery reconvened at 2 :00 P. M. and v^as opened
with prayer by Rev. J. C. Grier.
REPORT ON ORPHANS' HOME
Rev. J. M. Walker, Chairman, presented the report of the
Permanent Committee on the Orphans' Home which was
adopted by a rising vote carrying a unanimous expression
of approval and confidence in Superintendent Joseph B.
Johnston in his splendid work at the Orphans' Home. The
report of the committee is as follows :
BARIUM SPRINGS
Wc, your committee, purpose to give a few salient facts about the
Home, facts that should go into our records. To go at any length
into details about the institution at this time, in view of our recent
sojourn there during the meeting of Synod, would be like carrying
coals to Newcastle. However, there are some summary facts that
are outstanding, and these we present for your review and inspira-
tion.
The Home is having its golden anniversary this year. For fifty
years this institution has stood forth as a bulwark of strength for
weakened humanity. As the work has progressed, the money given,
and the buildings erected, one great passion has been the actuating
motive behind it all : our love for dependent children, and our
sincere desire to see them cared for, and trained to take their place
in society as Christian men and women.
The physical progress of the Home during this span of fifty
years is little short of the marvelous. From twelve children, a
single building, and twenty-five acres of ground, the Home has
expanded to include over 325 children, more than fifty buildings, and
approximately 1,150 acres of land, with a nominal value including
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the endowment of $1,045,41377. But more important than all this,
is the multitude of friends which the institution has made for
itself throughout the bounds of the Synod as the Home has proven
its worth.
The annual income from the church and friends of this institu-
tion has been a little rise of the $100,000.00 mark now for a number
of years. About half of this sum comes through the annual Thanks-
giving offering, which shows us the importance of the season which
is now almost upon us. There is a saying at the Home, and it is a
true one, the Thanksgivng Offering either "makes" them or "breaks"
them financially speaking. It sets the tone for the whole year's work.
Barium Springs is free from debt. It is operating on a debt-free
basis, and has been doing so now for four years. A generous
Thanksgiving Offering will guarantee that they will be able to carry
on in this splendid fashion next year. Eighteen churches in this
Psesbytery reached new peaks last year with their Thanksgiving
offering. We confidently hope for an even larger number this
Thanksgiving season. And speaking of this season may I remind
you that North Carolina is going with the President this year in
observing Thanksgiving on the 20th, and not as usual, the last
Thursday in the month. That calls for immediate preparation on
the part of those in charge of the Thanksgiving offering.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That all our pastors make thorough preparation for the
Thanksgiving offering by acquainting their people with the insti-
tution and its needs, of the fact that half the annual income to the
Home comes from the Thanksgiving offering, and that because of the
rise in prices of food, a larger offering will be needed this year in
former years if the Home is to maintain its level.
2. That each church set up a local committee for the Thanks-
giving offering, and that this committee work in co-operation with
Synod"s permanent Orphanage Committee and those in authority
at the Home. Mr. Rufus A. Grier is the representative from this
Presbytery on the Orphanage Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WALKER, Chairman.
REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON THE MINISTER AND
HIS WORK
Rev. C. R. Nisbet presented the report of the Commission
on the Minister and His Work. The report was admitted
to record and is as follows :
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at Hopewell Church,
October 21st, 1941.
Your Commission on The Minister and His Work has held three
meetings since the July meeting of Presbytery. Our work has
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consisted principally of rendering help as we have been able to
do so to the churches without pastors.
Approval has been given to McGee and Camp Greene Churches
to call. Rev. Paul Thrower. We understand that the calls have been
issued but the Commission has not been officially notified.
Approval has been given to Hamlet Church of the employment
of Rev. J. Howard Macrae as Temporary Supply.
Our Minutes are submitted for your examination.
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
REPORT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE
Rev. C. M. Boyd submitted the report of the Judicial
Committee. The report was adopted and is as follows :
Your Judicial Committee begs to report:
The only paper that has come into our hands is the request of
Jonathan M. Smith for ordination in order that he may be con-
sidered for appointment to a chaplaincy in the United States Army
or C. C C. camps.
Your committee would call attention to the fact that licensure
expires after four years if ordination has not taken place nor the
licensure been renewed, Book of Church Order Par. 120. Mr. Smith
was licensed in 1934. The Clerk of Presbytery informs your com-
mittee that the conditions of Par. 120, Book of Church Order, have
not been met.
Your committee would call attention also to the action of the
General Assembly of 1918 — Alexander's Digest, page 49, Section 103 —
which is in answer to an overture asking the following question:
"Whether it is right to ordain a licentiate, in order to quality him
to apply for appointment as a Chaplain in the United States Army
or Navy." The answer was : "As every ecclesiastical office, ac-
cording to the Scriptures, is a special charge, no man should be or-
dained unless it be to the performance of a definite work.' "Apply-
ing for an appointment is not a definite work. It is not right to
so ordain." — Book of Church Order, Par. 101.
In the light of the requirement of the Book of Church Order
and the deliverance of the General Assembly on this specific ques-
tion your committee is of the opinion that you cannot proceed with
the ordination of Jonathan M. Smith as requested.
CHARLES R. NISBET,
CHARLES M. BOYD,
MORGAN B. SPIER.
REPORT ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Rev. R. A. Young, Chairman of the P^xecutive Committee
of Religious Education, presented a report which was re-
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ceived as information. In connection with this report, Rev.
H. W. McLaughlin of the Assembly's Executive Committee
spoke briefly of the work that committee is doing in the
field of Religious Education and Sunday vSchool extension.
Rev. J. O. Mann, Synod's Director of Religious Education,
also spoke in the interest of the Religious Education Con-
vention of the Synod of North Carolina to be held in Greens-
boro, November 3-5, 1941.
RECEPTION OF CANDIDATES
^Edgar C. Goodwin, Jr., Jack Thomas Moore, and Oren
Moore, Jr., were presented to Presbytery as applicants to
be received under the care of Presbytery as Candidates for
the Gospel Ministry. The Committee of Christian Educa-
tion and Ministerial Relief reported that the applications
and testimonials were in order and satisfactory ; and rec-
ommendaton was made that the applicants be received as
Candidates for the Ministry. After examination as required
by the Book of Church Order was sustained as satisfactory
and the Constitutional questions being answered in the af-
firmative brief charge was delivered to the applicants by
Rev. R. A. Young who also offered the prayer in closing the
proceedings. The three young men were then enrolled as
candidates for the Ministry.
Presbytery granted the request of Candidate Andrew A.
Hill, who is a student at Union Theological Seminary, to
be allowed to omit Hebrew from his course of study.
CALL FOR REV. B. FRANK YANDELL
A call from the North Charlotte Church for the pastoral
services of Rev. B. Frank Yandell was received, found in
order and placed in the hands of Mr. Yandell. He accepted
the call and the following Commission was appointed to in-
stall Mr. Yandell on November 9, 1941, at 7 :30 P. M. : Rev.
W. H. Johnston to preside, Rev. C. R. Nisbet to preach the
sermon, Rev. J. C. Grier to charge the pastor, and Ruling*
Elder Thomas M. Glasgow to charge the congregation.
Mr. Yandell was given permission to serve the Newell
Church as Stated Supply until the January (1942) meeting
of Presbytery.
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» CALL FOR REV. WM. A. BROWN
A call from the St. Paul Church for the pastoral services
of Rev. Wm. A. Brown was read, found in order, and placed
in the hands of Mr. Brown. He accepted the call and the fol-
lowing Commission was appointed to install him on Novem-
ber 2. 1941, at 7:30 P. M.; Rev. J. R. Rosebro to preside.
Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr., to preach the sermon, Ruling
Elder Rufus A. Grier to charge the pastor, and Rev. R. H.
Stone to charge the congregation. Rev. J. M. Gettys was
appointed alternate for any minister and Mr. Thomas M.
Glasgow for the elder.
PERMISSION TO PROSECUTE CALL
The Camp Greene and McGee Churches were granted per-
mission to prosecute calls for the pastoral services of Rev.
Paul P. Thrower before Asheville Presbytery of which he
is a member.
REPORT ON SYNOD'S HOME MISSIONS
Rev. J. P. H. McNatt, reported for the Permanent Com-
mittee on Synod's Home Missions. The report was received
as information.
REPORT ON ASSEMBLY'S HOME MISSIONS
Rev. M. R. Gibson submitted a report for the Permanent
Committee on Assembly's Home Missions. The report was
adopted and is as follows :
Your Permanent Committee on Assembly's Home Missions sub-
mits its report as follows : ,
The present crisis in world affairs gives new urgency to the
missionary cause in the United States. The increasing neglect of the
church and the growing forces of evil ; threatening dangers within
and without, are matters of grave concern for every Christian.
The place of Assembly's Home Missions in the life of the church
is revealed in the fact that the Executive Committee aids in the
support of 428 pastors and evangelists, 117 teachers, nurses and
community workers, who serve 746 churches with 536 outposts, 18
schools and missions and one hospital in 59 Presbyteries in the 17
synods.
It is said that the measure of any institution can be determined
by the loss if it were discontinued. If this is true, the withdrawal
of the Assembly's Home Missions would take the Presbyterian
church and the Religious privileges it seeks to provide from about
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1,400 communities that are now reached by the missionaries aided
by the Executive Committee.
It was the unanimous conviction of the 1941 General Assembly
that a larger support for the Assembly's Home Missions must
be provided, if this primary agency of the Church is to meet its
evangelistic responsibility for the unreached millions in our land.
There is urgent need for increased income, that better salaries may
be paid the workers ; for the enlargement and better equipment of
the mission schools serving the multitudes of underprivileged who
live in disadvantaged areas; and for new church projects in the
fast growing population centers of the Assembly. These important
things cannot be accomplished without greatly increased home mis-
sion income.
The latest report of the Executive Committee to the General
Assembly offered much encouragement to the church both in mem-
bership gains and in contributions to the work. With the vast
increase in business activities and the unparalleled expenditures for
industrial expansion, bringing increased material prosperity to many
sections, is not this the time for the Southern Presbyterian Church
to do many things in its home mission work that lack of funds
has prevented in the past? The total budget receipts were $339,-
652.39. a gain of $33,527.41. The total home mission income was $357,-
081.30, and increase of $27,447.46 over last year. While this is
encouraging yet it is insufficient for the needs.
The Following Recommendations Are Offered:
(1) That in view of the unevangelized and unchurched millions
in our own land and the growing importance of the home missions
service, that all our churches be urged to recognize the claims of this
basic work for its rightful share of their benevolent contributions.
(2) That the period, October 1-November 9, be set apart for
a special season for home mission study, and that the week of
November 2-9, 1941, be designated as the Week of Prayer and Self-
denial for Assembly's Home Mission with a generous offering in
all churches and organizations for this cause.
(3) That the book "Why Stand Y;e Idle?" be commended for
use as the study book for the home mission period in all organizations
of the church.
Respectfully submitted
M. R. GIBSON, Chairman.
APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE
Mr. Jonathan M. Smith was given permission to be ex-
amined for licensure at the January (1942) meeting of
Presbytery. The written parts of trial, the Thesis, the Ex-
egesis and the Lecture, having been already submitted to
Presbytery and found acceptable, are to be omitted from
this examination.
38 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
REPORT ON BIBLE CAUSE
Rev. E. V. Wiley, Chairman, submitted the report for
the Permanent Committee on the Bible Cause. The report
was adopted and is as follows :
Your committee on the Bible Cause submits the following report :
Your committee realizes the place of importance which the Bible
holds in revealing God to men everywhere. Without the Word men
are in darkness. With this in mind, we realize that there are two
things necessary. That people must have the Bible, and to have
life and light from it they must read it.
The American Bible Society has as its single, simple purpose to
encourage the wider circulation of the Holy Scriptures without
note and comment and without purpose of profit to every man on
earth in whatever language he may require. Thus we would com-
mend the great work of the American Bible Society to the ministers
and people of this Presbytery
We Recommend
1. That the ministers of our Presbytery emphasize the use of
the Bible in the Christian home and instruct them in methods of
fruitful Bible reading.
2. That an effort be made on the part of the church to distribute
the Bible or portions of it to those who are without the church and
encourage them to read the Word.
3. That the ministers and officers of the churches of this Pres-
bytery see that a more whole-hearted support be rendered to the
American Bible Society in that each church meet its full apportion-
ment of five-tenths of one percent of its benevolence and missionary
budget.
4. That December 7, 1941, be observed in all our churches as
Bible Sunday.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. WILEY, Chairman.
REPORT ON NOMINATIONS
Rev. W. H. Johnston submitted a report for the Com-
mittee on Nominations. The report was adopted and is
as follows: (See Directory, names added to the various
committees, class of 1944.)
DEATH OF DR. T. A. SMITH
The Presbytery voiced an expression of sympathy to the
family of Dr. T. A. Smith, recently deceased. Rev. M. B.
Prince, Jr., was appointed to prepare a memorial to Dr.
Smith for presentation to the Presbytery and the Synod.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
Rev. F. R. McAlister submitted the report of the Standing"
Committee on Resolutions. The report was adopted and
is as follows :
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg counts it a great honor to be
invited to hold its 154th Stated Meeting in historic Hopewell
Church, and we wish to express our deep gratitude to the pastor,
officers and members of the Hopewell congregation for this privilege.
We appreciate the use of their facilities, which has enabled us to
efficiently discharge our respective duties.
We desire to especially thank the ladies of the congregation for
their bountiful provision of food for our temporal necessities and
suggest that the pastor, Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin, convey our thanks
to his congregation.
We further desire to express our sincere appreciation to Dr.
H. W. McLaughlin for his presence and for his very edifying sermon
at the opening of this meeting of our Presbytery.
We recommend the adoption of this report by a standing vote of
the Presbytery.
J. L. RUSSELL, Chairman.
F. R. McALISTER,
B. FRANK YANDELL,
J. R. ALEXANDER, M.D.
INSTALLATION OF REV. GARY R. BLAIN
Rev. J. W. Stork submitted the report of the Commission
to install Rev. Cary R. Blain. The report was admitted to
record and is as follows :
The Commission to install Dr. Cary R. Blain met at the Ellerbe
Presbyterian Church, August 31, 1941 at 11 A. M., was opened with
prayer by Rev, R. H. Stone. Present : Dr. A. A. Walker, Chairman,
Dr. J. W. Stork, Rev. R. H. Stone and Elder W. E. Price.
J. W. Stork was elected secretary.
At Ellerbe at 11 A. M., Dr. Walker presided, preached and pro-
pounded the constitutional questions. Mr. Stone charged the pastor
and Dr. Stork the congregation.
At Mt. Carmel at 3 :30 P. M., Dr. Walker presided, and pro-
pounded the constitutional questions. Mr. Stone preached. Dr.
Stork charged the pastor and W. E. Price the congregation.
At Norman at 7:30 P. M. Dr. Walker presided, propounded
the constitutional questions and charged the pastor. Dr. Stork
preached and charged the congregation.
At each place Dr. Cary R, Blair was duly installed pastor and
pronounced 'the benediction.
The minutes were read and adopted.
The commission adjourned with prayer by the chairman.
J. W. STORK, Secretary.
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
The Stewardship Committee of the Presbytery was al-
lowed to make a special report and its recommendations
were adopted ad seriatim as follows :
1. That the Presbytery adopt for its Benevolent budget for
1942-1943 the sum of $167,000.00, which is the amount asked of
Mecklenburg Presbytery by the Synod.
2. That the following scale of percentages be adopted for 1942-
1943:
Presbytery's Home Missions 22%
Foreign Missions 26
Orphanage . 7
Assembly's Home Missions 10
Christian Education & M. R 5
Schools and Colleges (Incl. U. T. S.) 12
Synod's Home Missions 5
Religious Education and Pub 2.25
Bible Cause .5
Assembly's Training School .75
Religious Education in Synod 3.5
Religious Education in the Pres 1
Executive Secretary's Office 5
100.00%
3. That the policy of the Presbytery be that the minimum salary
be $1,800.00 for a single man and $1,800.00 and a manse for a married
man; and that all churches or groups of churches not now paying
that amoun-t be asked to come to that as a minimum.
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. GARTH, Chairman.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Rev. J. W. Stork presented the report of the Special
Committee on Presbytery's Tax. The report was adopted
and is as follows :
The Committee on Presbytery's Tax met at Belk's Tea Room in
Charlotte, October 16, 1941, in connection with the Stewardship
Committee. The meeting was opened and closed with prayer. The
entire committee was present. Ministers: J. G. Garth, J. W.
Stork and W. H. Johnston. Ruling Elders: W. E. Price and
Rufus A. Grier. We offer the following recommendations:
1. The assessment for Presbytery's Tax is 15 cents per capita
on the church membership reported to Presbytery by the Session^
at the beginning of the church year (April 1) and it becomes due
when the year has ended (March 31). For example, the tax on the
« MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 41
enrollment of April 1, 1941, becomes due after March 31, 1942 (or
on April 1, 1942).
2. The tax, 15 cents per capita, be retained with the proviso
that any church which feels unable to pay this may apply to the
Stewardship Committee for adjustment.
3. That all churches delinquent in Presbyterial Tax (i. e. tax
prior to this church year) be cited to appear at the January (1942)
Meeting of Presbytery and show cause why they have not paid
same.
Respectfully submitted,
J. W. STORK, Chairman.
Rresbytery took recess for supper at 5 -.^O P. M.
EVENING SESSION
6 :30 P. M.
The Presbvtery reconvened and was led in prayer by Rev.
Q. N. Huneycutt.
The proposed amendments to the Confession of Faith
and to the Book of Church Order were placed on the docket
as the first order of the day for the January Meeting.
PETITION FOR A NEW CHURCH
A petition was presented from a group of interested
persons requesting Presbytery to organize a church in the
Club Colony section of Charlotte. The request was granted
and the following Commission was appointed to perfect the
organization of said church :
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Chairman ; Rev. C C, Beam ; Rev.
Julian S. Sibley; Rev. Hunter B. Blakely ; Rev. Charles R.
Nisbet; and Ruling Elders J. L. Ranson, M.D.'; Thomas M.
Glasgow ; Paul R. Shean ; H. J. Spencer and W. E. Price.
NOMINATION OF MODERATOR
Rev. D. K. Synder was nominated for Moderator of the
next Stated Session of Presbytery^.
The place of the next meeting was left for the Moderator
and the Stated Clerk to arrange.
The minutes were read and adopted.
After prayer and the benediction by Rev. J. M. Walker
Presbytery adjourned to meet on January 20, 1942, at 10:00
A. M. J > '
C. C. BEAM, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
T. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
42 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
CALLED MEETING OF MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
Charlotte, N. C, December 9, 1941.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in special session
in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00
A. M., December 9, 1941. The meeting was called to order
by the Moderator, Rev. C. C. Beam. The opening prayer
was offered by Rev. W. H. Frazer.
The following were present and enrolled :
Ministers J. W. Grier, J. W. Stork, J. G. Garth, J. M. Walker
R. H. M. Brown, W. H. Frazer, W. H. Johnson, W. A. Nicholson,
R. A. Young, Chas. M. Boyd, S. B. McLean, B. F. Yandell, W. W.
Akers, J. E. Mcjunkin, Julian S. Sibley, J. C. Grier, Charles R.
Nisbet, John A. Redhead, Jr., Jas. A. Jones, A. Julian Warner, D. P.
McGeachy. Jr., C. C. Beam, Jno. R. Rosebro, E. V. Wiley, J. Walton
Stewart, J., Wm. A. Brown, R. H. Stone, C. N. Morrison, F. R.
McAlister, A. W. Shaw, H. L. Reaves, M. B. Prince, Jr., Neill R.
McGeachy, M. R. Gibson, A. A. Walker, W. C Smith, C. H.
Little.— 37.
Ruling Elders: J. R. Alexander M.D., Tenth Avenue ; Morgan
B. Spier, Charlotte First ; W. F. Baker, Sharon ; C. S. Massey,
Waxhaw ; Rufus A. Grier, Steele Creek; Geo. E. Wilson, Myers
Park; Oren Moore, M.D., Charlotte Second; J. I. Phillips, Wil-
more. — 8.
The following were introduced to Presbytery and in-
vited to sit as visiting brethren :
Rev. W. M. Ciirrie, Kings Mountain Presbytery ; Rev. W,
L. Baker, Kings Mountain Presbytery ; Rev. J. E. Flow,
Concord Presbytery ; and Rev. L. I. Echols of the Asso-
ciate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
The following call for this meeting was read and found
in order :
Charlotte, N. C, November 25, 1941.
The constitutidnal requirements having been met, I here-
by call Mecklenburg Presbvtery to meet in special session,
Tuesday, December 9, 1941, at 10:00 A. M. in the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C. to transact the fol-
lowing business, if the way be clear :
1. Receive Rev. W. A. Alexander from Birmingham
Presbytery and arrange for his installation as pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
2. Receive Rev. E. L. Flanagan from Atlanta Presbytery.
3. Receive Rev. L. L. Little from Fayetteville Pres-
bytery.
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4. Receive Rev. Paul P. Thrower from Asheville Pres-
bytery and arrange for his installation as pastor of Camp
Greene and McGee Churches.
5. Discuss and act upon the Crusade of Evangelism.
6. Spiritual Conference and Deepening of Christian Ex-
perience.
7. Any other business arising out of the above items.
C. C. BEAM, Moderator.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
MINISTERS RECEIVED
Rev. W. A. Alexander of Birmingham Presbytery, Rev.
E. L. Flanagan of Atlanta Presbytery, Rev. L. L. Little of
Fayetteville Presbytery and Rev. Paul P. Thrower of Ashe-
ville Presbytery were introduced as applicants for member-
ship in Mecklenburg Presbytery. Certificates of Dismission
from their respective Presbyteries were received. Exami-
nation on the subjects required by the Book of Church
Order uas sustained as satisfactory, and the above named
brethren were enrolled after signing the obligations re-
quired of its ministers by the Presbytery.
CALLS FOR PASTORAL SERVICE
Calls, for the pastoral services of Rev. W. A. Alexander
from the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte and of
Rev. Paul P. Thrower from Camp Greene and McGee
Churches were received from the Commission on the Min-
ister and His Work with the approval of the Commission.
Presbytery placed these calls into the hands of the min-
isters to whom they were addressed, who signified their
acceptance.
COMMISSIONS TO INSTALL
The following Commission was appointed to install Rev.
W. A. Alexander as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church
of Charlotte on December 14, 1941, at 7:45 P. M. : Rev.
John A, Redhead, Jr., to preside and propound the consti-
tutional questions ; Rev. Jas. A. Jones to preach the ser-
mon; Rev. Hunter B. Blakely to charge the pastor; Rev.
Charles R. Nisbet to charge the congregation ; Rev. C. H.
Rowan as alternate to any of the above named ministers;
and Ruling Elder Thomas M. Glasgow, with Ruling Elder
A. R. Shaw, Jr., alternate.
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The Commsision to install Rev. Paul P. Thrower as
pastor of Camp Greene Church on December 21, 1941 at 5 :00
P. M. is as follows :
Rev. R. H. Stone to preside and propound the constitu-
tional questions; Rev.' Julian S. Sibley to preach the ser-
mon ; Rev. J. G. Garth to charge the pastor ; Ruling Elder
Tom Smith to charge the congregation.
The Commission to install Rev. Paul P. Thrower as
pastor of McGee Church on December 21, 1941, at 7:30
P. M. is as follows :
Rev. R. H. Stone to preside and propound the constitu-
tional questions; Rev. J. G. Garth to preach the sermon;
Rev. Julian S. Sibley to charge the pastor ; Ruling Elder
Tom Smith to charge the congregation. Mr. S. M. Alex-
ander is a member of the commission, with Mr. McAlister
Carson as alternate. The quorum fixed by Presbytery is
two ministers and one elder.
REV. L. L. LITTLE RETIRED
Rev. L. L. Little, at his own request, was placed on the
honorably retired list of ministers.
SPECIAL PRAYER FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS
The Presbytery engaged in a season of special prayer,
led by Rev. H. L. Reaves, for the Assembly's Foreign Mis-
sion Committee and for the missionaries now in China and
Japan and for the native Christians in those two countries.
CONFERENCE ON EVANGELISM
Rev. Charles R. Nisbet, Chairman of Presbytery's Com-
mittee on Evangelism, led a discussion on the work of
evangelism and the Evangelistic Crusade. Rev. W. M.
Currie of Kings Mountain Presbytery, Chairman of Synod's
Committee on Evangelism, was introduced and spoke on
The Need of Evangelism. Rev. J. M. Walker on Prayer in
Revival and Evangelism. Rev. Jas. A. Jones spoke on The
Evangelistic Message. ,
The minutes of this meeting were read and adopted.
Presbytery adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. H. John-
ston.
C. C. BEAM, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
T. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
MINUTES
of
MECKLEIVBUHG
PRESBYTERY
155th stated session
HUNTERSVILLE CHURC4-I — JANUARY 20, 1942
CALLED MEETING
CHARLOTTE FIRST CHURC+I — MARCH 10, 1942
156th stated SESSION
MYERS PARK CHURCH — APRIL 21, 1942
ADJOURNED MEETING
CHARLOTTE FIRST CHURCH — MAY 14, 1942
NEXT STATED SESSION
PAW CREEK CHURCH - JULY 14, 1942
(Changed by Order of Moderator From Juuy 21, 1942)
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Religious Education
Popular Meetings on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Woman's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Resolutions
(f) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and Trus-
tees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominations
(h) Resolutions
(i) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convene at 10:00 A.
M. on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
D IRECTOR Y
Rev. D. K. Snyder, Moderator, Winter Meeting.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Moderator, Spring Meeting.
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk (1943).
Rev. W. A. Nicholson, Permanent Clerk (1943).
Rev. J. W. Stork, Assistant Clerk (1943).
Rev. R. H. Stone, Executive Secretary (1944).
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Evangelist (1944).
Rev. J. G. Garth, Publicity Clerk.
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years :
1942— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte;
Mr. T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1944 — Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1942 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Mar-
shall, Charlotte.
1943 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte ; Mr. James J. Harris,
Charlotte; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte; Mr. Ivey W.
Stewart, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. J. Allison, Charlotte; Mr. Harry L. Dalton, Char-
lotte; Mn Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte; Rev. Charles R.
Nisbet.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1942— Mr. W. H. Abernathy, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. T. R. Stewart, Charlotte.
'1944 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.
1942— Rev. Charles R. Nisbet; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. W. H. Frazer; Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr. ; Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home M.issions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Rowan.
1942— Rev. C. H. Rowan; Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin; Rev. D. P. Mc-
Geachy, Jr.; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk,
Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Rev. C. D. White-
ley; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr. ; Rev. J. M. Walker ; Rev. R. E.
Watts; Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; Mr. Morgan B. Speir,
Charlotte.
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Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young.
1942— Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. Douglas Aitken,
Charlotte ; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1943 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Rev. A. Julian Warner; Mr. H. J.
Allison, Charlotte; Mr. Hunter Marshall, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. W. G. Thomas; Mr. Thomas
Graham, Charlotte; Mr. R. L. Price, Charlotte.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory Committee to the Executive Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1942— Rev. C. H. Rowan ; Rev. R. A. Young.
1943_Rev. J. G. Garth; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. W. E.
Price, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions: x
Chairman — Rev. M. R. Gibson.
1942— Rev. M. R. Gibson; Mr. C. B. Choate, R. 3, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. H. L. Reaves; Dr. E. H. Hand, Pineville.
1944_Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. E. M. Neel, R. 3, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1942— Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. J. D. Ramsey, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. H. DeArmon, Charlotte.
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Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. E. V. Wiley.
1942— Rev. E. V. Wiley; Mr. Guy M. Neel, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. A. Julian Warner; Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Route 3,
Charlotte.
1944— Rev. W. B. Neil; Mr. C. S. Massey, Waxhav^.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Johnston.
1942_Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. B. Frank Matthews, Charlotte.
1943_Rev. J. W. Stork ; Mr. Edward G. Hayes, R. 5, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. James W. Armstrong, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1942_Rev. C. D. Whiteley; Mr. Morgan B. Speir, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet.
1944 — Rev. A. Julian Warner; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1942— Rev. C. R. Nisbet; Mr. L. M. Oglukian, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin ; Mr. Paul R. Shean, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. Hunter B. Blakely; Mr. Nat C. White, Charlotte.
Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1942, Rev. W. H. Eubank; 1943, Rev.
. Hunter B. Blakely; 1944, Rev. W. R. Buhler.
3. Languages— 1942, Rev. W. W. Akers ; 1943, Rev. John A.
Redhead, Jr. ; 1944, Rev. J. L. Russell.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences— 1942, Rev. W. H. Frazer; 1943,
Rev. Jas. A. Jones ; 1944, Rev. P. H. Gwynn.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy — 1942, Rev. Julian S. Sibley;
1943, Rev. Charles R. Nisbet ; 1944, Rev. J. S. Nisbet.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic and Rhetoric— 1942, Rev. J. W.
Grier; 1943, Rev. W. G. Thomas; 1944, Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
7. Church History— 1942, Rev. W. W. Akers; 1943, Rev. J. G.
Garth; 1944, Rev. Hunter B. Blakely.
8. Theology— 1942, Rev. A. S. Johnson; 1943, Rev. W. H.
Frazer; 1944, Rev. Chas. M. Boyd.
9. Church Government and Sacraments — 1942, Rev. Julian S.
Sibley; 1943, Rev. W. T. Smith; 1944, Rev. Wm. A. Brown.
10. Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture — 1942, Rev. C. H.
Rowan; 1943, Rev.- J. S. Nisbet; 1944, Rev. R. H. Stone.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. J. S. Nisbet.
1942— Rev. H. L. Reaves ; Mr. R. L. Willis, R. 9, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. S. Nisbet; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. B. F. Yandell ; Dr. Oren Moore.
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1942— Rev. W. H. Frazer; Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. Thomas M.
Glasgow. Charlotte,
1943— Rev. C D. Whiteley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. H. J.
Spencer. Charlotte.
1944— Rev. C. H. Rowan; Rev. R. H. Stone; Dr. Oren Moore,
Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.-
1942— Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Paul R. Sheahan, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. J. P. Sifford, Albemarle.
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Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. A. W. Shaw.
1942— Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. W. S. Biggers, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. Wriston Hartsell ; Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro.
1944— Rev. A. W. Shaw; Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
Stewardship:
Chairman — Rev. J. G. Garth.
1942— Mr. H. J. AlHson, Charlotte ; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth; Rev. S. B. McLean.
, 1944 — Rev. H. L. Reaves ; Dr. Thos. D. Sparrow, Charlotte.
Sy.nod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. J. P. H. McNatt.
1942— Rev. J. P. H. McNatt; Mr. J. E. McLauchHn, Hamlet.
1943— Rev. C. H. Little ; Mr. W. R. Sadler, Paw Creek.
1944— Rev. A. A. Walker; Mr. L. S .Boyd, Charlotte.
Woman's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1942— Rev. W. R. Buhler; Dr. L. W. Hovis, Charlotte.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. W. A. Jamison, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Christian Education Movement:
Chairman — Mr. McAlister Carson.
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E.
Watts; Mr. Ad^cAlister Carson, Charlotte; Dr. Hamilton McKay,
Charlotte.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr., Rev. C. H. Rowan, Rev. R. H. Stone,
Rev. A. J. Warner, Rev. R. A. Young, Mr. R. S. Hutchinson,
Charlotte; Mr. E. E. Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price,
Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. J. W. Moore, D.D.
2. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
3. G. P. Stevens
4. J. W. Grier
5. R. J. Mcllwaine
6. W. C. McLauchlin, D.D.
7. C. H. Little
8. R. S. Burwell, D.D.
9. J. G. Garth
10. J. W. Stork, D.D.
n. R. H. M. Brown
12. J. M. Walker, D.D.
13. W. C. Underwood
14. L. H. Query
15. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
16. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
17. T. F. Huneycutt
18. M. E. Peabody
19. W. B. S. Chandler
20. A. A. Walker, D.D.
21. C. C. Beam
22. S. B. McLean
23. W. H. Johnston
24. J. C. McGehee
'25. C. H. Rowan
26. B. F. Yandell
27. A. L. McDuffie
28. Charles R. Nisbet, D.D.
29. W. C. Copeland
30. J. C. Grier
31. W. G. Thomas
32. T. R. Alexander
33. A. T. Taylor
34. W. W. Akers, D.D.
35. M. B. Prince, Jr.
36. H. C. Carmichael
37. W. A. Nicholson
38. W. B. Neill
39. A. H. Eraser
40. M. R. Gibson
41. J. P. H. McNatt
42. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
43. R. A. Young, D.D.
44. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
45. Julian S. Sibley, D.D.
46. A. H. Key
47. E. V. Wiley
48. Leonard T. Gill
49. Alfred L. Roberts .
50. W. L Howell, Jr.
51. Theo. B. Anderson
52. D. K. Snyder
53. John A. Redhead, Jr., D.D.
54. W. C. C. Foster
55. W. C. Smith
56. J. C Neville
57. Ben T. Harrop
58. J. E. Mcjunkin
59. Thomas H. Mitchell
60. C. N. Morrison
61. W. T. Smith
62. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
63. Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
64. H. L. Reaves
65. A. Julian Warner
66. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
67. J. L. Russell
68. W. R. Buhler
69. Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
70. A. W. Shaw
71. F. R. McAlister
72. Neill R. McGeachy
73. R. H. Stone
74. R. E. Watts
75. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
76. Gary R. Blain, D.D.
77. Wm. A. Brown
78. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
79. W. A. Alexander, D.D.
80. E. L. Flanagan
81. L. L. Little, D.D.
82. Paul P. Thrower
83. J. L. Griggs
84. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
85. Robert F. Boyd
The One Hundred Fifty-Fifth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery
Huntersville, N. C.
January 20, 1942.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Fifty-fifth Stated Session in the Huntersville Presbyterian
Church at 10:00 A. M. and was called to order by the
Moderator, Rev. C. C. Beam, who constituted the court
with prayer. At the request of the Moderator, the opening
sermon was delivered by Rev. W. A. Alexander, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte. The sermon
was based on the text, Acts 9:31, "Then had the churches
rest."
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled
or were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, W. C. McLauchlin, C. H. Little, J. G.
Garth, J. W. Stork, J. M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt,
A. A. Walker, C C. Beam, S. B. McLean, W. H. Johnston, C. H.
Rowan, B. F. Yandell, C. R. Nisbet, J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T.
Taylor, W. W. Akers, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. A. Nicholson, W. B.
Neill, M. R. Gibson, J. P. H. McNatt, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young,
C. M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley, D. P. McGeachy, Jr., A. H. Key, E. V.
Wiley, T. B. Anderson, D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr., W. C.
Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin, T. H. Mitchell, C. N. Morrison, W. T.
Smith, H. B. Blakely, Jas. A. Jones, A. Julian Warner, J. S. Nisbet,
J. L. Russell, W. R. Buhler, J. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. Mc-
Alister, N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts, Gary R. Blain,
Wm. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, E. L. Flanagan, Paul P. Thrower,
J. L. Griggs, Holmes Rolston. — 58.
Ruling Elders: W. Henry Thompson, Albemarle Second; W. J.
Knox, Bethel; L D. Crowell, Bethlehem; W. E. Price, Caldwell
Memorial; C. H. Trexler, Camden; R. R. Grier, Central Steele
Creek; Morgan B. Speir, Charlotte First; Oren Moore, Charlotte
Second ; Tom Henderson, Ellerbe ; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell ; J. Boyd
Monteith, Huntersville ; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail ; J. A. Kirk,
Mallard Creek; L. F. Hart, Monroe First; Alex McFadyen, Mt.
Car.mel; R. L. Martin, Mt. Gilead ; L. A. Marshall, Mulberry; Jno.
L. Payne, Myers Park; J. M. Russell, Newell; S. G. McLellan, North
Charlotte; Thos. A. Wilson, Norwood; E. D. Jordan, Philadelphia;
J. R. Miller, Pineville ; J. W. McKinney, Providence; J. W. DeWese,
Ramah ; W. W. Faires, Robinson; R. W. Blackwelder, St. Andrews;
J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; B. J. Shore, Selwyn Avenue; T, F. Black,
Sharon; Robt. W. Boyles, Steele Creek; Fred L. Gibbon, Sugaw
Creek; H. E. Garrison, Tenth Avenue; W. H. Baker, Thomasboro ;
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C N. Eckerson, Troy; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw ; J. D. Ramsey, West
Avenue; Peter S. Gilchrist, Westminster; Wm. F. Caldwell, Williams
Memorial. — 39.
Visiting Brethren: The following were introduced and invited to
sit as visiting brethren : Rev. G. Raymond Womeldorf, Lexington
Presbytery; Rev. S. A. Ewart, Bethel Presbytery; Rev. Holmes
Rolston, Lexington Presbytery; Rev. J. L. Griggs, Enoree Pres-
bytery; Rev. Robert Turner, Concord Presbytery; Rev. W. T. Simp-
son, A. R. P. Church.
MEMORIAL TO DR. T. A. SMITH
Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., read the Memorial to Rev. T. A.
Smith, M.D. Rev. J. W. Stork led the Presbytery in prayer
on behalf of Dr. Smith's surviving family. This Memorial
w^as adopted by a rising- vote and is as follow^s :
Thomas Art Smith
Thomas Art Smith was born near. Locust Level, in Stanley
County, December 14, 1890, of Presbyterian stock. Soon after his
birth his parents moved to the Bethlehem community of Union
County. In his boyhood days he united with the Bethlehem Pres-
byterian Church. After finishing grammar school he attended high
school at Unionville until his graduation there. On June 19, 1912 he
was married to Miss Laura A. Helms of Monroe, N. C, who survives
him. He attended Johnson Bible College in Tennessee and Lincoln
Memorial College in the same state. His pre-medical course was
taken at Davidson College after which he entered the Virginia
Medical School at Richmond and received the degree of M.D. there
in 1917. Next followed a year of the practice of medicine at Stan-
field, N. C, a year at Norwood, N. C, and a year at Badin, N. C.
He moved to Charlotte, N. C. in 1920 and after a brief stay studied
a year at the Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. He
came back to Charlotte in 1921 and resumed the practice of medicine.
In September 1926 he entered Columbia Theological Seminary as a
member of the last class to enter the institution while it was at
Columbia, S. C. He graduated with the degree of B.D. in May 1929
and accepted a call to Reform, Ala. In June 1929 he was ordained
to the Ministry by Tuscaloosa Presbytery and became one of the
few men of the church ever to have the double ministry of healing
and preaching. While at Reform, Ala., he did ^ork at the Uni-
versity of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and received his A.B. degree in
1933. He also completed the work for his Master's degree with
the exception of his thesis which he intended completing later. His
pastorate at Reform lasted until 1935 at which time he came back
to Charlotte and was received into Mecklenburg Presbytery. The
Church at Newell, N. C, requested his services as stated supply and
was so well pleased with his work that he received a call to become
pastor of the church and was installed as pastor. Upon his return
to Charlotte he resumed the practice of medicine along with his
spiritual ministry and built up a large practice.
In the spring of 1941 he was stricken with a heart ailment from
which he never fully recovered. Realizing that he could never
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engage in active service again he requested the dissolution of the
relationship between himself and the church at Newell. Mecklen-
burg Presbytery granted this request at its summer meeting in
July 1941. After some months of suffering the end came October 18,
1941. Funeral services were conducted at the Plaza Presbyterian
Church by Rev. W. C. Cooper of Mocksville, N. C., assisted by Rev.
M. B. Prince, Jr., and Rev. J. Walton Stuart. The officers of
Newell Presbyterian Church acted as active pall bearers. His remains
were taken back to the place of his birth and buried in the cemetery
of Locust Presbyterian Church. He was a physician of skill in
both diagnosis and treatment. He was a preacher of great ability
and warmed the hearts of his hearers with his messages. As a
student in the seminary he was popular with faculty and student
body alike. He combined consecration, reverence and intellectual
ability with keen humor, brilliant wit and unfailing optimism. His
sportsmanship in the recreational activities of the campus was ideal.
It is not permitted to many of God's servants to combine the
ministry of preaching with that of healing. Few are capable of
doing both well. Dr.. Smith was one of those few who could excell
at both at the same time. He was cut off in the prime of life when
it seemed that his most useful years lay ahead. We do not question
the purposes of him who doeth all things well but rather bow in
humble submission to his divine will and in thanksgiving that it was
our privilege to know and to labor with one of God's servants who
was called home while his years were still in their prime ; one who
early heard the summons "Well done thou good and faithful servant,
enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
God sometimes calls those servants home
Whose years are in their prime.
But He has better measures than
The pendulum of time.
Some workers quickly do their task
Of labor and of love.
So their promotion quickly comes
* To higher work above,
HISTORY OF HUNTERSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The History of the Huntersville Presbyterian Church was
read by Rev. John W. Grier, pastor of the church. The
paper was adopted for printing in the minutes and is as
follows :
The facts concerning the organization and the early history of
the Presbyterian Church of Huntersville are rather meager because
of the fact that the records have been lost. Most of the information
that we have been able to secure concerning the early years of this
church is from the memories of certain people who were living in
the community at that time.
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The church was organized at the request of a number of
Presbyterians living in or near Huntersville who desired a church
of their own faith where they might worship. It seems that Dr. W. E.
Mcllwaine, who was then pastor of Hopewell, was the prime mover
in the organization of the church at Huntersville. He with his
keen foresight was able to see a good prospect for a church located
between Hopewell, which is six miles west of Huntersville, and
Ramah, which is four miles east of here. So by the foresight of Dr.
Mcllwaine and the interest of people of the Huntersville com-
munity the church was organized November 2, 1878. The formal
organization of the church took place in the home of Dr. Walker.
This was done in connection with a three days meeting, which was
being held in a school house known as McClintocks Academy where
Dr. Mcllwaine preached on Friday, November 1st, Rev. W. W. Pharr
preached on Saturday, Rev. James I. Lattimer preached on Sunday.
The first elders of the church were : Mr. W. A. Sossaman, Mr. J.
F. Brown, Mr. J. H. McClintock. The first deacons were : Mr. John W.
Gibbs, Mr. John F. Woodsides, and Mr. W. D. Alexander. First trus-
tees were: Dr. H. J. Walker, Mr. L. C. McKay, and Mr. Joe Wood-
sides. There were forty-five charter members of the church.
Preaching services were held in McClintocks Academy for two
years, until the church building was completed. That building was
located southeast of the present building in an oak grove near
where the cemetery now is. The building in which we are meeting
was completed in 1923.
This church has had six pastors and one stated supply as
follows :
Rev. J. I. Lattimer 1878—1882
Rev. A. M. Watson 1883—1886
Rev. John R. McAlpine 1887—1894
Rev. L. H. Wilson (S.S.) April 1895— Dec. 1895
Rev. J. M. Grier 189^1906
Rev. W. E. West 1906—1908
Rev. J. W. Grier 1908—
ELECTION OF MODERATOR
Rev. D. K. Snyder, who was nominated at the last
stated meeting, was elected moderator by acclamation.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Moderator appointed the following standing com-
mittees :
Arrangements: Rev. J. W. Grier and Mr. J. Boyd Monteith.
Bills and Overtures: Rev. C. C. Beam, Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev.
C. M. Boyd, and Dr. C. N. Eckerson.
Judicial: Rev. A. T. Taylor, Rev. E. V. Wiley, Rev. A. Julian
Warner, and Mr. W. E. Price.
Records of Presbytery: Rev. R. H. Stone and Rev. Wm. A.
Brown.
Resolutions: Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro and Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
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REPORT ON ARRANGEMENTS
The Committee on Arrangements made the following
report, which was adopted :
1. Popular meeting on Foreign Missions at 11 :00 A. M.
2. Take recess at 12:45 P. M.
3. Reassemble at 2:00 P. M.
4. Election of Commissioners to the General Assembly first
order of the afternoon session.
5. Adjourn at will.
POPULAR MEETING ON FOREIGN MISSIONS
The Popular Meeting in the interest of Foreign Missions
was conducted by Rev. J, S. Nisbet , chairman of Presby-
tery's committee on Foreign Missions. Rev. G. Raymond
Womeldorf, a missionary to the .China field, was introduced
to Presbytery and spoke interestingly of the work and
of conditions in that country today. The program was
closed with prayer by Rev. J. M. Walker.
RECEPTION OF MINISTERS
Rev. Joseph L. Griggs presented a certificate of transfer
from the Presbytery of Enoree and Rev. Holmes Rolston
presented a certificate from the Presbytery of Lexington,
both making application to be received as members of
Mecklenburg Presbytery. Their credentials were received
and the Presbytery proceeded to the customary examina-
tions. These examinations, conducted according to the
requirements of the Book of Church Order, were sustained
as satisfactory; and Mr. Griggs and Mr. Rolston were re-
ceived and enrolled as members of this Presbytery after
signing the obligations required of its ministers by the
Presbytery.
COMMISSIONS TO INSTALL
A call from the Thomasboro Church for the pastoral
services of Rev. J. L. Griggs, having previously been ap-
proved by the Commission on the Minister and His Work
and placed in the hands of Mr. Griggs, was accepted by
him ; and the following commission was appointed to
install him as pastor of the Thomasboro Church on Sunday,
February 1, 1942, at 7:30 P. M.:
Rev. S. C. Byrd of Bethel Presbytery, by invitation of Mecklen-
burg Presbytery, to preside and propound the Constitutional ques-
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tions ; Rev. W. H. Johnston to preach the sermon ; Rev. W. G.
Thomas to deliver the charge to the pastor; Ruling Elder Paul R.
Sheahan to deliver the charge" to the congregation; Rev. C. H.
Rowan to serve as alternate to any minister, and Ruling Elder Vernon
W. Patterson to serve as alternate to Mr. Sheahan. Any two min-
isters and one ruling elder shall constitute a quorum of this com-
mission.
REV. HOLMES ROLSTON
The Commission on the Minister and His Work pre-
sented to Presbytery, with its approval, a call from the
West Avenue Church for the pastoral services of Rev.
Holmes Rolston. The same was found to be in order and
placed in his hands ; and, upon his acceptance, the follow-
ing commission was appointed to install him on February
15, 1942 at 5:00 P. M.:
Rev. W. W. Akers to preside and propound the Constitutional
question; Rev. H. B. Blakely to preach the sermon; Rev. J. A. Red-
head, Jr., to charge the pastor; Rev. A. Julian Warner to charge
the congregation ; and Ruling Elders W. A. Jamison and W. E. Price.
Any two ministers and one elder shall constitute a quorum of this
commission.
REPORT OF COMMISSION ON THE MINISTER
AND HIS WORK
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at Huntersville
Church on January 20, 1942 :
Your Commission on the Minister and His Work has held three
meetings since the October meeting of Presbytery. There have also
been numerous personal conferences with officers and pastor com-
mittes of vacant churches. A number of investigations have been
made.
Approval has been given for the following pastoral calls : West
Avenue Church for. the call of Rev. Holmes Rolston of Rockbridge
Baths, Va. ; Thomasboro Church for the call of Rev. J. L. Griggs of
Greenville, S. C. ; First Church of Charlotte for the call of Rev. W. A.
Alexander of Birmingham, Ala. ; St. Andrew's Church for the call
of Rev. Robert F. Boyd of Perry, Ga. ; Newell and Nevin Churches
for the call of Rev. W. T. Smith of Badin, N. C. ; Selwyn Avenue
Church for the employment of Rev. J. M. Gettys as Stated Supply
for a period of six months or for a shorter period if they secure a
pastor in the meantime.
The following calls have been placed in our hands and found
in order : Call of Newell Church for Rev. W. T. Smith, of West
Avenue Church for Rev. Holmes Rolston and of Thomasboro Church
for Rev. J. L. Griggs. These calls are now submitted to Presbytery.
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Your Commission is also in consultation with the Walkersville
group and the Locust group of cl^rches, looking toward securing
pastors for these churches.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. FRAZER, Chairman.
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
After various announcements were made and a prayer
was offered by Rev. C. M. Boyd, Presbytery took recess
till 2:00 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery re-assembled at 2:00 P. M. and was led in
prayer by Rev. W. G. Thomas.
OVERTURE PRESENTED
Rev. Charles R. Nisbet proposed an overture to be sent
to the General Assembly as follows :
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg in session in the Huntersville
Presbyterian Church, January 20, 1942, respectfully overtures the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S., to meet
in the First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, Tenn., on the 28th
day of May 1942, as follows : That the General Assembly direct its
Permanent Committee on Co-operation and Union, that as directed
by the Assembly of 1941 "to continue to explore in search of suitable
ways and means of bringing into one body all the branches of our
Presbyterian family," to consent and agree to no form of union
that does not require of the candidate for ordination in the united
church, in their ordination vows, "the acceptance of the infallible
truth and divine authority of the Scriptures, and of Christ as very
and eternal God, Who became man by being born of a virgin, Who
offered Himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us
to God, Who rose from the dead with the same body with which
He suffered, and Who will return again to judge the world."
This paper was referred to the Standing Committee on
Bills and Overtures for consideration.
ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY
As a result of the election the following- were chosen as
commissioners to the General Assembly meeting in Knox-
ville, Tenn., May 28, 1942:
Ministers
Principals Alternates
R. H. Stone, Charlotte, N. C W. A. Alexander, Charlotte, N. C.
Jas. A. Jones, Charlotte, N. C B. F. Yandell, Charlotte, N. C.
D. K. Snyder, Roberdell, N. C. A. W. Shaw, Troy, N. C.
W. G. Thomas, Wadesboro, N. C. H. L. Reaves, Charlotte, N. C.
A. J. Warner, Charlotte, N. C A. L. McDuffie, Candor, N. C.
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Ruling Elders
Principals Alternates
Morgan B. Speir, Charlotte, N. C. H. J. Allison, Charlotte, N. C.
Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte, N. C. E. Lee Grier, Charlotte, N. C.
J. R. Barnette, Huntersville, N. C T. P. Carraway, Wadesboro, N. C.
Paul R. Sheahan, Charlotte, N. C. J. D. Ramsey, Charlotte, N. C.
W. D. Loy, Charlotte, N. C. L. A. Marshall, Charlotte, N. C.
REPORT OF COMMISSION TO ORGANIZE A CHURCH
The Commission to organize a church in the Club Colony
section of Charlotte submitted a report, which was admitted
to record, and is as follows :
Charlotte, N. C, October 30, 1941.
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to or-
ganize a church in the Club Colony-Selwyn Avenue section of Char-
lotte had its first meeting in Thacker's Restaurant. The following
were present: Revs. James A. Jones, Chairman; C. C. Beam, J. S.
Sibley, H. B. Blakely, Charles R. Nisbet ; Elders Paul R. Sheahan,
W. E. Price, J. L. Ranson, and R. H. Stone was an invited guest.
The meeting was opened with prayer, led by Dr. J. S. Sibley, and
Dr. J. L. Ranson was elected clerk of the Commission.
Mr. Sheahan gave the background of the movement for the
prospective church. Dr. J. L. Ranson gave the more recent develop-
ments in the history of the movement. It was learned that 96
people had signed the petition for organization.
A motion was carried that the Commission meet on November
9th at 12:15 in the Queens College Auditorium for the purpose of
proceeding with the organization of the church if the way be clear.
Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Ranson, Mr. Sheahan, and Mr.
Stone were appointed to arrange for the first worship service. The
Executive Secretary's Office was to notify all the petitioners that
they were expected to attend this service. The full commission is
to meet at 12:15 P. M. for the purpose of proceeding with the or-
ganization.
The meeting of the Commission was closed with prayer by Dr.
James A. Jones.
J. LESTER RANSON, Secretary.
The Commission appointed by Presbytery to organize a Pres-
byterian Church in Club Colony section, met at Queens College
November 9th, 1941, at 12:15 P. M., following regular church service.
Rev. C. C. Beam presiding and Dr. Hunter B. Blakely preaching.
Music was furnished by the Queens College Choral Club. Miss
Margaret Porter organfst. Those present : Dr. Jas. A. Jones, Chair-
man, Rev. C. C. Beam, Moderator of Meckelnburg Presbytery, Dr.
Hunter B. Blakely, Dr. Chas. R. Nisbet. Dr. J. S. Sibley; Elders T. M.
Glasgow, J. L. Ranson, Paul R. Sheahan and Harry J. Spencer; and
W. E. Price was unable to attend due to a previous appointment.
The meeting was called to order by Rev. C. C. Beam who asked Dr.
Charles R. Nisbet to open with prayer. Dr. Jones asked if the Com-
mission was ready to proceed. On motion by Dr. Nisbet, seconded
by Dr. Sibley, and passed the chairman announced that the Com-
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mission was ready to proceed. Dr. Jones then read from the Book
of Church Order the procedure to follow, and the vows to be taken
by the group.
Dr. Jones then read the list of those signing the petition asking
those present to stand. There were nineteen (19) present: Mr.
and Mrs. B. J. Shore, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. B. S.
Gray and Anna Belle Gray, Mr. and Mrs. James O. Brown, Mr.
C. F. Hunter, Mrs. J. S. Sibley, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Nichols, Mr.
and Mrs, Z. V. Linker, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Price, Mr. and Mrs.
C. H. Crumley.
It was decided by the group to keep the charter list open until
January 4, 1942. It was also decided to elect officers on January
11, 1942.
The following committee was elected to make arrangements
for a meeting place, supply and all other matters in order to perfect
the organization : Elder B. S. Gray, Z. V. Linker, C. F. Hunter, and
B. J. Shore; Deacons, Reg. Price and T. J. Orr.
Adjourned with prayer and benediction by Dr. James A. Jones.
J. LESTER RANSON, Clerk.
January 11, 1942.
The Commission appointed by the Mecklenburg "Presbytery, to
organize a Presbyterian Church in the Selwyn Avenue-Club Colony
section, met in the auditorium of Queens College on Sunday,
January 11th, at 12:15 P. M. The following members were present:
Ministers : Dr. James A. Jones, Chairman ; Dr. Julian S. Sibley, Rev.
C. C. Beam; Elders: H. J. Spencer and J. Lester Ranson.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Jones, who constituted
the meeting by leading in prayer. He then asked if the Commission
was ready for the organization of the church. After some remarks
of instruction the Chairman read the list of names of those whose
letters were in hand in order. On the motion of Dr. Sibley the
following were received by letters from the various churches as
listed :
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Barnett, 2924 Chelsea Drive, from Cald-
well Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O'. Brown, 2725 Picardy Place, from Second
Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chrisman, 225 Ridgewood Avenue, from
Myers Park Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Crumley, Jr., 2814 Glendale Road, from
Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Gray and daughter, Anna Bell, 3012 Selwyn
Avenue, from Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Haney, 2133 Colony Road, from Myers Park
Presbyterian Church, City.
Mrs. Agnes Johnston and Miss Jean Johnston, 3025 Selwyn
Avenue, from Robinson Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg County.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. V. Linker, Sr., 2226 Croydon Road, from Caldwell
Memorial Presbyterian Church, City,
Mr. and Mrs, W, L, Nichols and daughter, Sarah, 2930 Selwyn
Avenue, from Myers Park Methodist Church, City.
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Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Orr, 3025 Selwyn Avenue, Mrs. Orr from
Robinson Presbyterian Church and Mr. Orr from Matthews Pres-
byterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Price, 249 Ridgewood Avenue, from Cald-
well Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Shore, 2310 Westfield Road, from Caldwell
Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Mrs. Julian S. Sibley, 2801 Selwyn Avenue, from Camp Greene
Pl-esbyterian Church, City.
Mrs. R. H. Stone, Ridgewood Avenue, from Jefferson Presby-
terian Church, Jefferson, N. C.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Tarrant, 2538 Roswell Avenue, from First
Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, N. C.
Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Weeks, 2717 Picardy Place, from Myers Park
Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Westmoreland, 218 Ridgewood Avenue, from
Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Harkey, Jr., 1437 Ivey Drive, from Caldwell
Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Harkey, Larene, Harold, and William, 2710
Normandy Road, from Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, City:
Catherine Linker, pending receipt of letter from the Caldwell
Memorial Presbyterian Church, City.
Jack Wilson Harkey presented himself before the Commission
to be examined and received on profession of his faith in Christ.
After his examination, by Dr. Jones, motion was made and carried
that he be received. He was then dedicated by prayer, by the Chair-
man, Dr. Jones.
■ Mr. Reginald L. Price moved that the congregation proceed
with the election of three elders, nominating Mr. B. J. Shore, Mr.
Z. V. Linker, and Mr. B. S. Gray. The motion was seconded by
Mr. J. A. Chrisman and carried unanimously.
It was suggested that it would be necessary for the congregation
to elect trustees. Mr. T.. J. Orr moved that five trustees be elected,
and that the three elders should be trustees, with two additional
members. Mr. Z. V. Linker nominated Mr. R. L. Price and Mr.
T. J. Orr for the additional trustees. The motion was seconded
and carried.
Mr. J. O. Brown moved that the trustees be given instructions
to proceed with the investigation of property for a church lot and
report back to the congregation.
Mr. Linker moved that the name of the new church shall be
The Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. Gray moved that the charter members list be kept open
until April 6, 1942. This motion was seconded and carried.
Arrangements were made with Dr. J. M. Gettys, supply pastor,
to install the elders elected, at the morning service on January
18, 1942.
The minutes in full were read and approved by the Commission.
DR. JAMES A. JONES, Chairman.
J. LESTER RANSON, Secretary.
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The Commission was dissolved and Presbytery ex-
tended to the members of the Commission a rising vote of
thanks in appreciation of their diligence. The Selwyn
Avenue Church was enrolled as a constituent of Meck-
lenburg Presbytery, and the representative of the church
was recognized and seated as a member of the Court.
AMAY JAMES MISSION
Presbytery authorized its Trustees to sign a contract
with the Duke Power Co. to extend a power line across
the property of the Amay James Mission.
REPORT OF COMMISSION ON THE
COMMONWEALTH CHURCH
The Commission on the Commonwealth Church presented
a supplemental report and requested Presbytery to dissolve
the commission. The report was admitted to record and
the commission was dissolved with a rising vote of appre-
ciation. The report is as follows :
Monday, May 5, 1941.
The Commission in charge of the work of the Commonwealth
Presbyterian Church met in the Lecture Room of the Caldwell
Memorial Church Monday night, May 5, 1941, following the regular
monthly meeting of the Session. The following persons were present:
Rev. H. L. Reaves and Ruling Elders Chapman, Cochrane, Collins,
Harkey, Harris, Pearce, Shore, Young, and Linker. The meeting
was opened with prayer by Rev. H. L. Reaves. Elder Z. V. Linker
was instructed to act as clerk of the meeting.
The matter of electing officers for the Commonwealth Presby-
terian Church was discussed. The Commission ordered that the
congregation of Commonwealth Presbyterian Church should be
notified on Sunday, May 11, 1941, that a congregational meeting
would be held on Sunday, May 18, 1941 for the purpose of electing
elders and deacons, and that the number of each to be elected be
left with the Special Committee on the Commonwealth Presby-
terian Church Work to decide. The meeting was closed with prayer
by Rev. H. L. Reaves.
Sunday, May 11, 1941.
The Special Committee on the Commonwealth Presbyterian
Church Work met in the Session Room of the Caldwell Memorial
Church Sunday night after church services with the following
persons present : Rev. H. L. Reaves and Ruling Elders Pearce,
Jones, Belk and Harris. Elder Linker was requested to meet with
the committee and act as clerk.
On motion of Elder Jones it was decided to request the Common-
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wealth Presbyterian Church congregation to elect two elders and
two deacons on Sunday morning, May 18, 1941, as officers in that
church.
On motion of Elder Pearce it was ordered that the rotary system
of electing deacons be put into effect at once in that church.
There being no further business the meeting was closed with
prayer by Rev. H. L. Reaves.
Sunday, October 19, 1941.
The Special Committee on the Commonwealth Presbyterian
Church Work met in the Session Room of the Caldwell Memorial
Church after church services Sunday night, October 19, 1941, and
was opened with prayer by Rev. Charles R. Nisbet. The following
were present : Rev, C. R. Nisbet, Rev. W. H. Johnston and Ruling
Elders Belk, Chapman, Jones, Linker, Pearce and Young.
The treasurer of the Commonwealth Presbyterian Church Build-
ing Committee submitted a report which "was adopted and is as
follows :
Total receipts— Oct. 1, 1940 to Oct. 18, 1941 $11,795.75
Total disbursements— Oct. 1, 1940 to Oct. 18, 1941 11,745.75
Cash balance on hand $ 50.00
All bills have been paid except balance of architect's fee, $200.00.
Have approximately $425.00 in subscriptions that have not been
paid. These are payable over a period of five months.
There is a note of $5,500.00 assumed and is being carried by
Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church.
In addition to the above, two lots were purchased at a price
of $925.00, all of which has been paid.
Respectfully submitted,
Z. V. LINKER. Clerk and Treasurer.
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS TO INSTALL
The Commissions appointed to install various ministers
in their respective pastorates submitted reports which were
admitted to the records of Presbytery. The reports are as
follows :
Rev. B. Frank Yandell
The Commission to install Rev. B. Frank Yandell as pastor of
the North Charlotte Church met at the church at 7:30 P. M. Novem-
ber 7, 1941. The Commission opened its meeting with prayer and
was organized with Rev. W. H. Johnston as chairman and Rev.
J. C. Grier as clerk.
Rev. W. H. Johnston presided and propounded the Constitu-
tional questions. Rev. Charles R. Nisbet preached the sermon. Rev.
J. C. Grier delivered the charge to the pastor. Ruling Elder Thomas
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M. Glasgow of the Myers Park Church delivered the charge to the
congregation.
The pastor, Rev. B. Frank Yandell, pronounced the benediction.
The Commission adjourned with prayer.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Chairman.
I ~ J. C. GRIER, Clerk.
Rev. W. A. Alexander
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to in-
stall Dr. William A. Alexander as Pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte, N. C, met at the church Sunday, December
14, 1941.
The following members of the Commission were present: Dr.
John A. Redhead, Jr., Dr. Hunter B. Blakely, Dr. James A. Jones,
Dr. Charles R. Nisbet, Rev. C. H. Rowan, T. M. Glasgow, and A. R.
Shaw, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Redhead, the Chairman,
and was opened with prayer by Ruling Elder T. M. Glasgow. A. R.
Shaw, Jr., was chosen to act as Clerk.
At 7:45 P. M. the Installation Service was held in the Church
Auditorium, with Dr. Redhead presiding. Rev. C. H. Rowan offered
the Dedicatory Prayer. Dr. James A. Jones preached on the subject,
"From One Generation To Another," using as his text the following
passages : II Chronicles 26 :5, 27 :2 and 28 :19.
Dr. Redhead propounded the constitutional questions to Dr.
Alexander and the congregation.
The charge to the Pastor was made by Dr. Blakely, and the
charge to the congregation by Dr. Nisbet.
After, the singing of the closing hymn, the benediction was pro-
nounced by the new Pastor, Dr. Alexander.
After the service the Commission re-convened for the reading
of the minutes, which were approved, and was dismissed with prayer
by Rev. C. H. Rowan.
A. R. SHAW, JR., Clerk.
JOHN A. REDHEAD, JR., Chairman.
Rev. Paul P. Thrower
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. Paul P. Thrower pastor of the Camp Greene and McGee Pres-
byterian Churches met at 5 :00 P. M. in the Camp Greene Church,
December 21, 1941. The following were present: Revs. R. H. Stone,
Chairman, Julian S. Sibley, J. G. Garth; Elders Tom J. Smith and
S. M. Alexander. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Garth,
who was appointed secretary of the Commission. It was voted that
after the service to be immediately held that the Commission take
recess until time for the service in the McGee Church.
The Commission joined in a service of worship with the Camp
Greene congregation after which Dr. Julian S. Sibley preached the
sermon. The constitutional questions were asked by the chairman
after which Dr. Sibley led in prayer. The charge to the pastor was
given by Rev. J. G. Garth and Mr. Tom Smith, an Elder of the First
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Presbyterian Church, charged the congregation. Mr. Thrower was
declared duly installed pastor of the Camp Greene Church. The
new pastor pronounced the benediction.
At 7 :30 P. M. the Commission united with the McGee Pres-
byterian congregation in a service of worship. Mr. Tom Smith was
excused from attendance at this session. Rev. J. G. Garth preached
the sermon. The constitutional requirements were asked by Mr.
Stone, who declared that the pastor-elect was duly called and in-
stalled pastor.
The charge to the pastor was given by Rev. J. S. Sibley and
Rev. R. H. Stone delivered the charge to the congregation. After the
benediction by Mr. Thrower the Commission met and approved the
minutes and was adjourned with prayer.
J. G. GARTH, Clerk.
Rev. W. A. Brown
The Commission to install Rev. W. A. Brown as Pastor of St.
Paul's Presbyterian Church met in that church on November 2 at
7:25 P. M., and was called to order and opened with prayer by Elder
Tom Glasgow. Those present were Rev. J. R. Rosebro, D.D., Chair-
man, Rufus A. Grier, Tom Glasgow, D. P. McGeachy, Jr., McGeachy
was elected secretary. In the absence of R. H. Stone, Mr. Glasgow
was appointed to charge the congregation.
The Commission proceeded to the installation of Mr. Brown with
a service in the church conducted by Dr. Rosebro. D. P. McGeachy,
Jr., preached the sermon on the text Psalm 29:10.
The constitutional questions were propounded to the pastor-elect
and to the congregation by Dr. Rosebro. The questions being an-
swered in the affirmative Dr. Rosebro declared Rev. W. A. Brown
duly installed pastor of St. Paul's Church. Charges were delivered
to the new pastor by Elder Rufus A. Grier and to the congregation
by Elder Tom Glasgow. The benediction was pronounced by the
new pastor.
After the service the minutes of the meeting were read and
approved by the Commission and the Commission adjourned after
a prayer by Elder Rufus A. Grier.
D. P. McGEACHY, JR., Secretary.
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Mr. W. E. Price and Rev. C. C. Beam reported their
attendance as commissioners to the General Assembly of
1941. The reports were received and their diligence was
commended.
The Presbytery granted permission for commissioners
to the General Assembly to make reports either orally or in
writing.
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ACTION ON AMENDMENTS
The Proposed Amendments to the Confession of Faith
and the Book of Church Order, approved by the General
Assembly in May, 1941, and sent to the presbyteries for
their advice and consent, were considered and acted on as
follows :
Adding Chapter IX, of The Holy Spirit, Approved; Adding
Chapter X, Of The Gospel, Approved; Addition to Paragraph 142
(Book of Church Order), with reference to retirement of ministers
at the age of seventy (70) years, Disapproved; Addition to Para-
graph 149, with reference to elections "each year, or every other
year" for limited terms of service in the Session and Diaconate,
Approved.
LICENSURE OF JONATHAN M. SMITH
Mr. Jonathan M. Smith, whose license as probationer
for the gospel ministry had lapsed, was given permission
to apply for restoration as a licentiate on the roll of Pres-
bytery. The usual examinations, as required by the Book
of Church Order,* were given and accepted as satisfactory.
The written parts of trial and the sermon were accepted
as of the examination for licensure at the fall meeting of
Presbytery in 1934. The examination as a whole was sus-
tained as satisfactory, and Presbytery proceeded to license
Mr. Smith according to the requirements of the Book of
Church Order.
REPORT ON EVANGELISM
The Committee on Evangelism submitted a report, which
was adopted and is as follows :
Fathers and Brethren :
To the General Assembly of 1938, at which time the Permanent
Committee on Evangelism was appointed, there were reported 16,282
additions to our membership on confession of faith. In 1939, 21,268
such additions. In 1940, 25,520. In 1938, there were 1,348 churches
reporting no additions on profession. In 1939 there were 1,189 and
in 1940, 1,086, a decrease of 262.
From these figures it will be seen that up to the Assembly of
1941 there was a decided increase in evangelistic interest and activity
with most encouraging results.
In 1941 there was a decided falling off with only 16,618 additions
reported, 8,902 less than the previous year. Several explanations of
this slump have been offered. In this connection, and as giving the
best explanation of our church's retrogression we would call atten-
tion to a paragraph from Dr. Richardson's report to the last
Assembly :
"We believe that there is constant need for re-emphasizing the
fact that Christ alone can save the souls of individuals. Probably
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in much of our preaching there is not sufficient emphasis upon the
Bibhcal teaching that apart from Christ the soul of man is forever
lost, lost in time and lost in eternity. This faith is held in common
by the vast majority of those who make up the membership of the
Southern Presbyterian Church, BUT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY
KEPT BEFORE THE MINDS OF ALL THOSE TO WHOM \yE
PREACH. We need to beware of surrendering to the fear of being
thought theologically narrow and uncompromising in our conviction
concerning the state of man who is without faith in Christ. We
need to be continuously conscious of the fact that Christianity is not
simply a philosophy of life, a system of ethics, a social attitude,
but that it is the divinely revealed way of salvation for the soul of
man. 'Biblical, realism' forces upon us the fact that the rejection of
Christ as Saviour issues in results that are disastrous and everlast-
ing."
Dr. Richardson continues : "There is need for a clarion call to
ministers, church officers, and members to separate themselves from
the world and to be loyal to Christ and to His church — we must
ring the changes on the necessity for confession of sin and repent-
ance, which means a turning back to God.' '
We believe there has been an educational campaign going on in
the church, disseminating material such as the above which must
bear fruit in the future, and there are signs everywhere that the
brethren of the clergy and laity are coming to hear the call.
In this Presbytery there has been going on a quiet but very
powerful movement which will manifest itself during the summer
months. Recently a Spiritual Conference was called which met in
the First Presbyterian Church December 9th, 1941. The addresses
were of a high order and challenged the brethren to the great task
before us in these troubled days.
Presbytery's Executive Secretary, Rev. R. H. Stone has made no
small contribution towards increasing evangelistic activity in the
Home Mission field, not only in personal visitation, and conducting
meetings, but also through correspondence. From a letter sent out
November 29th, 1941, we quote : "Last year there were 29 churches
in Mecklenburg Presbytery that reported not a single addition by
profession of faith in Christ. This means that 23 1/3% of our 94
churches were evangelistically fruitless for the year. Seventeen of
the churches received Home Mission aid. This means that 38%
of our Home Mission churches bore "nothing but leaves" as far as
soul winning is concerned. There were 15 churches reported only
one addition by profession, and ten of the 15 received Home Mission
aid. We must make more intensive effort to seek the lost. Within
our Presbytery there are 108,000 people above 12 years of age who
have not committed themselves to the Lord." What an astounding
revelation, and how it has stirred the hearts of the brethren. Good
work Bro. Stone, keep it up.
What the reports will reveal for the current year we cannot
tell, but we fear we shall have to face another slump. This pros-
pect together with the challenge which come through the present
disrupting war situation, does not discourage but rather calls for
rededication of effort and persistence in prayer.
We Would Make the Following Recommendations:
1. That we call our ministers and people again to Prayer and
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Bible Study. That they may be inspired and instructed in the" God
given task of dihgently seeking to win the lost to Christ.
2. That in view of the spiritual destitution in all our fields, we
urge every church to organize a canvass of every home within the
reach of the church with the view of drawing the inmates of that
home into active membership. We are convinced that such a canvass
will reveal the fact that hundreds of adults and children live within
walking distance of the church who never enter her doors. Such
a movement will also open fields for extension Sunday Schools and
Churches.
3. That in all our churches DECISION DAYS be designated at
stated intervals when definite drives may be made looking to in-
gathering.
4. That in each field a persistent, insistent, determined and
persuasive campaign for tithing be launched, believing as we do that
faithfulness in stewardship is the acid test, and a most fruitful source
of revival.
5. That special evangelistic services be held in every church
and outpost.
6. That the laymen of the church be organized with the definite
object of conducting evangelistic campaigns, and that to this
end they put on a "Preaching Mission" to help wherever called upon
within the bounds of the Synod. This action is in response to
recommendation No. 3 of the Assembly's Permanent Committee
on Evangelism.
7. That Presbytery pay to the Assembly's Committee the amount
asked for by the last Assembly for the support of this work, and
that we urge the Committee to carry out the instructions of the
Assembly to call into this service a Superintendent of Evangelism.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES R. NISBET, Chairman.
J. E. McJUNKIN.
L. M. OGLUKIAN.
PAUL R. SHEAHAN.
NAT. C. WHITE.
JAS. A. JONES.
HUNTER B. BLAKELY, Committee
The standing rule of Presbytery was suspended to per-
mit the permanent Committee on Evangelism to conduct a
popular meeting in the interest of that cause at the stated
Spring Session of Presbytery instead of the regular popular
meeting in the interest of Presbytery's Home Missions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Committee on Religious Eduhation presented a
special report which was adopted and is as follows :
Recognizing that these days are serious, critical and soul-stirring,
both to the Christian and the non-Christian, believing that the great
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disturbing and destructive material and physical conflict which now
has the whole world in its clutches is primarily and essentially the
outgrowth and result of greatly different, divergent and contradic-
tory philosophies of life and ideals in our expression of life ; believ-
ing also that the Christian philosophy of life and activity, as set
forth in the Word of God, in the redemptive work and leadership
of our Lord Jesus Christ and. in the interpretation of the ever willing
and active Holy Spirit, is the only sufficient and efficient way or
guide of man in directing his life ; believing that the enthronement
of Jesus Christ as Lord by men and nations is the only way of peace ;
and believing that both Christians and non-Christians are now
intently watching the individual Christian and the Church as to their
faith, their loyalty and their zeal in maintaining and promoting the
enthronement of Jesus as Saviour, Lord and Prince of Peace : be it
resolved :
1. That the communication from the Synod's Executive Com-
mittee of Religious Education by the Chairman of said committee
be received with pleasure and assurance of interest.
2. That every pastor in Mecklenburg Presbytery be requested
and encouraged by the Presbytery to constantly remind the congre-
gations with whom they serve that our sure and sufficient hope for
peace, liberty and brotherhood is not primarily in armies and equip-
ment but in God ; that our first line of defense is and must be in
promoting and maintaining a deep spiritual life ; and that our largest
strength, courage and comfort can and must come only through
large experience in Christ.
3. That every pastor challenge his entire membership to re-
newed consecration to Christ and His program of life and work ;
that he challenge larger and more constant study of God's Word
both in the home and congregation ordered Bible classes ; that he
challenge his membership not to cut out attendance on congregation
ordered meetings, but to give all diligence to be more faithful in
attendance on all worship, inspirational and study programs of the
congregation and thus show greater loyalty to Christ and His
Kingdom.
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BILLS AND OVERTURES
Rev. C. C. Beam, Chairman, reported for the Committee
on Bills and Overtures a divided opinion on the overture,
previously submitted to them, with reference to the Gen-
eral Assembly's Committee on Co-operation and Union. The
majority report recommended a negative answer, and the
minority recommended the adoption of the overture. The
majority report prevailed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN MISSIONS
Rev. J. S. Nisbet, Chairman of Presbytery's Permanent
Committee on Foreign Missions submitted a report which
was adopted and is as follows :
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And they loved not their lives unto
the death. Rev. 12:11.
As we have read the stirring accounts of faith, courage, consecra-
tion to duty even in danger of death of a Paton, a Moffatt, a Mor-
rison or a Vinson we have been thrilled and thanked God for their
devotion to an ideal.
The Mission Field is not always safe when thought of in terms
of material things, but only in the line of duty can God's servants
be safe.
In China today we have 38 adults and 6 children
.In Korea 4 adults
In Japan 6 adults
In the Philippines 6 adults
In Honolulu 4 adults
On the way somewhere 2 adults
60 6
So there are 60 adults and six children in jeopardy of their lives
or even worse and need our prayers.
Their names will t)e found in The Christian Observer of January
7th, page 10.
There has been some criticism of our Committee in Nashville for
not calling all these home when relations became tense. But had tfie
Committee called them all home and there had been no war the
criticism would have been much more damning than it now is
The Committee instead of being criticized is to be commended
for its consideration of the missionary and the cause to which he
has dedicated his life. As early as the fall of 1940 every missionary
was given the privilege of leaving his post at any time he thought
conditions demanded it. He could seek a safer field near by or return
to the homeland as he thought best. Those whose furloughs were
due soon were urged to return home. Those who needed' a change
also were told to return home. Others were told to use their own
judgment. Many stayed for a time and carried on till they were con-
vinced that it was best to leave the field. Others carried on and
were caught when the doors closed. They were faithful and are
not to be condemned for taking the risks.
Yea, "They loved not their lives unto the death."
God has greatly blessed the work especially in China and the
Church is growing with a rapidity never seen before in that land
of conservatism.
In Brazil and Mexico the work is being pressed most successfully.
With the closing of doors in the Orient our Committee is trying to
give more help to the forces in Latin America.
Africa is still our field of great success.
January 1. to February 8th is a period set aside by our General
Assembly for intensive study of our Foreign Mission work. Some
rallies at strategic points, where a number of groups can conven-
iently gather have been arranged and Rev. Edgar A. Woods has
been secured as the key speaker at these rallies.
But aside from these group gatherings, it is hoped that each
church will have special prayer and study seasons and during the
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week ending February 8th, make a special and generous offering to
the cause.
Our Committee in Nashville is asking that this reach the sum
of $175,000.00.
The regular offerings received for the first eight months of the
present year show a slight increase over the offerings of the like
period of last year, amounting to a little more than $2,000.00.
The study book of the year is FOUNDATIONS OF WORLD
ORDER. Have you read your copy? Will you not try to have
every man in your church read this book?
Respectfully submitted,
J. S. NISBET, Chairman.
REPORT OF STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
The Stewardship Committee submitted a report which
was adopted and is as follows :
To the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery :
Your Committee on Stewardship would submit the following
report :
We would remind the Presbytery that the Synod's Benevolent
asking for Mecklenburg Presbytery of $167,000.00 was adopted at
the last meeting. Also, that percentages for 1942-43 were adopted
as follows :
Presbytery's Home Missions 22%
Foreign Missions 26
Orphanage 7
Assembly's Home Missions 10
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief 5
Schools and Colleges (Inc. U. T. S.) 12
Synod's Home Missions 5
Religious Education and Publication 2.25
Bible Cause 5
Assembly's Training School 75
Religious Education in Synod 3.5
Religious Education in the Presbytery 1
Executive Secretary's Office 5
Recommendations:
(1) That the Benevolent budget be apportioned as follows :
Albemarle First $2446 Biscoe 108
Albemarle Second 430 Brainard 109
Altan 55 Caldwell Mem 9772
Amity 409 Camden 82
Badin 323 Cameronian 135
Banks 244 Candor 135
Benton Heights 27 Camp Greene 135
Bethany 27 Central S. Creek 678
Bethel 275 Charlotte First 40526
Bethlehem 109 Charlotte Second 42075
Beulah 68 Commonwealth 108
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Community 41
Cooks Mem 408
Cornelius 96
Ellerbe 135
Hamlet 957
Hopewell 1221
Huntersville 1221
Indian Trail 135
Lee Park 41
Lilesville 27
Locust 102
Macedonia 68
Mallard Creek 541
Marks Creek 52
Marshville 68
Marston 108
Matthews 275
Midland 10
Monroe 4072
Morgan's Mem . 24
Morven 275
McGee 543
McLean Mem 27
Myers Park 23887
Mt. Carmel 59
Mt. Gilead 190
Mulberry 1221
Newell 135
Nevin 68
Norman 27
N. Charlotte 68
Norwood 135
Oakboro 27
Pageland 27
Paw Creek 1629
Peachland 27
Pee Dee 27
(2) That if any church feels that its apportionment is too large
or too small that an appeal for an adjustment may be made in
writing to the Stewardship Committee not later than April 1, 1942.
(3) A. That Sunday March 15, 1942 be observed as Every Mem-
ber Canvass Sunday when an earnest effort shall be put forth to
secure from each member of the congregation a weekly pledge to
Benevolences and current expenses according to his ability. We
note from the Sessional reports that last year the following churches
did not have an Every Member Canvass:
Albemarle Second Norman
Biscoe ' Oakboro
Candor Peachland
Cornelius Pee Dee
Ellerbe (Incomplete) Plaza (Incomplete)
Macedonia Rehoboth
Midland / Stanfield
Morgan's Memorial St. Paul (Incomplete)
Mt. Carmel Stephenson
Newell
Plaza 1075
Philadelphia 543
Pineville 408
Pleasant Hill 323
Polkton 108
Providence 815
Ramah 296
Rehoboth 41
Robinson 215
Roberdell 82
Rockingham 430
Rourk 41
Salem 41
St. Andrews 679
Selwyn Avenue 260
Sharon 1358
Siler 95
Six Mile Creek 27
Stanfield 27
Steele Creek 8143
St. Paul 1075
Stephenson 11
Sugaw Creek 2715
Tabernacle 27
Tenth Avenue 2715
Thomasboro 272
Troy 82
Turners 41
Unionville 27
Wadesboro 543
Walkersville 109
Waxhaw 272
West Avenue 1344
Westminster 6108
Williams Memorial 950
Wilmor.e 543
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B. That Sunday, March 29, 1942 be designated as "Pay-Up Day"
when all members are urged to complete payment of their budget
pledges.
C. That the churches be urged to adhere to the percentages
adopted by the Presbytery in the distribution of their total ben-
evolences to the several causes.
(4) That if any church needs help in promoting Stewardship
and the Every Member Canvass that speakers will be available by
applying to the Stewardship Committee,
(5) That the churches contribute three cents per member for
the cause of the Assembly's Committee on Evangelism for the year
1942-43 and that it be paid to the treasurer of benevolences (R. H.
Stone, Box 2537, Charlotte, N. C.) by July 1, 1942.
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. GARTH, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Secretary.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESBYTERY'S RECORDS
The Committee on the Records of Presbytery submitted
a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on the Records of Presbytery would report that
the Stated Clerk has handed us the typewritten and printed minutes
of Mecklenburg Presbytery for the- 153rd Stated Session, a called
meeting held on September 2, 1941, the 154th Stated Session and a
called meeting held on December 9, 1941.
The Stated Clerk is to be commended for the neatness of the
typed copy and composition of the printed matter. The large type
headings make it easy to find what one wants.
We recommend that the last copy of the printed minutes be
adopted as the official record of the Presbytery.
W. A. BROWN.
R. H. STONE.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
The Committee on Resolutions i:ubmitted a report which
was adopted and is as follows :
The Committee on Resolutions presents the following recom-
mendations for action by Presbytery :
That we, by a rising vote, express to Rev. J. W. Grier our appre-
ciation of his gratitude for the use of the building, with provision
for our comfort ; and to our hosts who welcomed us into their homes ;
and especially to the ladies who gave us so bountifully of things
good to eat.
That the pastor of this church be asked to thank the congrega-
tion in the name of the Presbytery
JNO. R. ROSEBRO.
M. B. PRINCE, JR.
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PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
The selection of the next place of meeting for Presbytery
was left in the hands of the Presbyterian Ministers' Asso-
ciation of Charlotte.
NOMINATION OF MODERATOR
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, pastor of the Myers Park Presby-
terian Church was nominated as Moderator of the next
Stated Meeting of Presbytery.
The minutes of this meeting of Presbytery were read
and adopted.
After the passing of a motion to adjourn, Presbytery was
closed with prayer by Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
D. K. SNYDER, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
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Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
March 10, 1942.
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in special session in the
First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 2:00 P. M.
and was called to order by Rev. C. C. Beam, the last Mod-
erator present. The opening prayer was offered by Rev,
C. H. Rowan.
The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers: W. A. Alexander, J. A. Redhead, Jr., W. H. Frazer,
J S. Sibley, F. R. McAlister, J. G. Garth, C. H. Rowan, D. P. Mc-
Geachy, Jr., T. B. Anderson, J. R. Rosebro, J. M. Walker, N. R.
McGeachy, W. A. Brown, J. L. Griggs, R. H. Stone, W. C. Smith,
A. J. Warner, L. L. Little, C R. Nisbet, J. C. Grier, J. W. Grier, H.
L. Reaves, W. G. Thomas, R. A. Young, W. I. Howell, Jr., C. N.
Morrison, E. V. Wiley, P. H. Gwynn, Jr., P. P. Thrower, C. H. Little,
J. P. H. McNatt, C. M. Boyd, A. A. Walker, W. A. Nicholson, C. C.
Beam, E. L. Flanagan, S. B. McLean, J. E. Mcjunkin, Jas. A. Jones,
M. R. Gibson, Holmes Rolston, B. F. Yandell, W. T,. Smith.
Ruling Elders: W. A. Jamison, West Avenue ; C. A. Bland,
Wadesboro; M. B. Speir, Charlotte First; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul;
B. J. Shore, Selwyn Avenue; W. W. Glenn, Nevin ; J. M. Russell,
Newell.
The following call for this meeting was read and found
in order:
Charlotte, N. C, February 26, 1942.
The constitutional requirements having been met, Mecklenburg
Presbytery is hereby called to meet in special session, Tuesday,
March 10, 1942 at 2:00 P. M. in the First Presbyterian Church, Char-
lotte, N. C., to transact the following business, if the way be clear :
1. Hear and act upon the request of Rev. W. T. Smith for the
dissolution of the pastoral relationship existing between himself and
the Badin Church.
2. Act on the request of Rev. W. H. Eubanks for a certificate
of transfer to the Presbytery of Harmony.
3. Act on the request of Synod's Defense Service Committee
that Presbytery's assigned quota for that cause be apportioned to
the various churches by the Stewardship Committee.
4. Hear and act upon the request of Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr.,
for the dissolution of the pastoral relationship existing between
himself and the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, N. C, and
for a certificate of transfer to the Presbytery of St. Johns.
5. Receive Rev. Robert F. Boyd from Macon Presbytery.
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6. Receive a report from the Commission on the Minister and
His Work with reference to calls from churches for the pastoral
services of Rev. Robert F. Boyd and Rev. W. T. Smith and complete
the action of the Commission in those matters requiring it.
7. Arrange for the installation of Mr. Boyd and Mr. Smith in
their respective pastorates.
8. Hear and act on the request of Rev. C. R. Nisbet for the
dissolution of the pastoral relationship existing between himself and
the Caldwell Memorial Church.
9. Transact any business arising out of the above items.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
D. K. SNYDER, Moderator.
Rev. Charles R. Nisbet requested the dissolution of the
pastoral relationship existing- between himself and the
Caldwell Memorial Church. The church concurred and the
request was granted, effective March 31, 1942. Dr. Nisbet,
at his own request, was placed on the Honorably Retired
list of ministers and was recommended to the Ministers'
Annuity Fund for an appropriate annuity. A special com-
mittee Avas appointed to draft suitable resolutions of appre-
ciation for Dr. Nisbet's long and faithful services in the
Presbytery. The committee is as follows : Rev. W. H.
Frazer, Rev. C. H. Rowan and Rev. J. W. Grier.
Rev. W. T. Smith requested the dissolution of the pas-
toral relationship existing between himself and the Badin
Church. A delegation from the Badin Church was present
and, speaking for the congregation, vigorously opposed
the granting of the request. The request was granted and
the pastoral relationship dissolved, effective March 31,
1942.
REPORT OF COMMISSION ON MINISTER
AND HIS WORK
The Commission on the Minister and His Work sub-
mitted a report which was admitted to record and is as
follows :
Charlottt, N. C, March 10, 1942.
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at First Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N. C, March 10th, 1942:
Your Commission on the Minister and His Work has held one
meeting since the last regular meeting of Presbytery,
The Commission at present is composed of Dr.. Wm. H. Frazer,
Chairman, Dr. Chas. R. Nisbet, Dr. John A. Redhead. Jr.. J. Wm.
Thompson. Rufus A. Grier and H. J. Spencer, Secretary.
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Calls have been received from Nev^ell and Nevin Churches for
the pastoral services of Rev. W. T. Smith of Badin, from St.
Andrew's Church for Rev. Robert F. Boyd of Perry, Ga., Presbytery
of Macon ; and from Oakboro and Locust Churches for Mr. Alfred
Bixler, a Senior in Columbia Sefinary. These calls have been found
in order and are before you today.
WM. H. FRAZER, Chairman.
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
Calls from the Nevin and Newell Churches for the pas-
toral services of Rev. W. T. Smith, having been found in
order by the Commission on the Minister and His Work,
were placed in his hands, and he signified his acceptance.
Arrangements for his installation were deferred until the
Spring Meeting of Presbytery.
DISMISSION OF MINISTERS
Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr., requested Presbytery to dis-
solve the pastoral relationship existing between himself
and the Monroe First Church. The church concurred in the
request which was granted, effective March 16, 1942. Mr.
McGeachy was given a certificate of dismission to the Pres-
bytery of St. John's. The Stated Clerk was instructed to
write a letter to the St. John's Presbytery, commending
the fine work that Mr. McGeachy has done in our Pres-
bytery.
Rev. W. H. Eubank, at his own request, was given a
certificate of transfer to Harmony Presbytery.
RECEPTION OF REV. ROBERT F. BOYD
Rev. Robert F. Boyd presented a Certificate of Presby-
terial Dismission from Macon Presbytery. The certificate
was found in order and Presbytery proceeded with the
usual examinations required by the Book of Church Order.
These examinations were sustained as satisfactory, and
Mr. Boyd was enrolled as a member of Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery upon signing the obligations required by Presby-
tery of its ministers.
A call from St. Andrews Church, having been found in
order by the Commission on the Minister and His Work,
was placed in Mr. Boyd's hands. He signified his acceptance
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and the following- commission was appointed to install
him as pastor in the St. Andrews Church:
Rev. J. G. Garth to preside and propound the constitutional
questions, Rev. J. L. Griggs to preach the sermon, Rev. J. S. Sibley
to charge the pastor. Ruling Elder Paul R. Sheahan to charge the
congregation. Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro as alternate to any minister, and
Mr. W. E. Price as alternate to Mr. Sheahan. Any two ministers and
one ruling elder shall constitute a quorum of this commission. The
installation service is to be held on March 22, 1942 at 8 :00 P. M.
The Stewardship Committee recommended that an offer-
ing be taken in the churches of Mecklenburg Presbytery
on the last Sunday in May for the Synod's Defense Service
Work. The recommendation was adopted.
The minutes of this meeting were read and adopted and
Presbytery adjourned with prayer by Rev. C. M. Boyd.
C. C. BEAM, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
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The One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Fifty-sixth Stated Session in the Myers Park Presbyterian
Church at 10,00 A. M., April 21, 1942, and was called to
order by the Moderator, Rev. D. K. Snyder. The meeting
was opened with prayer by Rev. A. T. Taylor ; after which
the Moderator preached a sermon on the subject, "The
Christian's Ideal," from the text, Philippians 1:21.
The Communion of the Lord's Supper was administered
by Rev. Hunter B. Blakely and Rev. W. A. Alexander
assisted by a group of Ruling Elders of the Myers Park
Church.
The history of the entertaining church was omitted by
the consent of the Presbytery.
,The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled
or were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery:
Ministers: J. W. Grier. W. C. McLauchlin. C. H. Little. J. G. Garth.
J. W. Stork, J. M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, T. F.
Huneycutt, A. A. Walker, C. C. Beam, S. B. McLean, W. H. John-
ston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, A. L. McDuffie, C. R. Nisbet,
J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor, W. W. Akers, M. B.
Prince, Jr., W. A. Nicholson, W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, J. P. H.
McNatt, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley,
A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, L. T. Gill, W. I. Howell, T. B. Anderson,
D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr., W. C. Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin,
T H. Mitchell, C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakely, J. A.
Jones, H. L. Reaves, A. J. Warner, J. L. Russell, W. R. Buhler, J.
R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlister, N. R. McGeachy, R. H.
Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Gary R. Blain, Wm. A.
Brown, W. A. Alexander, L. L. Little, Paul P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs,
Holmes Rolston, Robert F. Boyd. — 63.
Rulingr Elders: W. H. Thompson, Albemarle Second; John Kuck,
Amity; K. H. Erb, Badin; George F. Boone, Benton Heights; Boyce
Knox, Bethel; L D. Crowell, Bethlehem; E. B. Clark, Caldwell
Memorial; C. H. Trexler, Camden; C. F. McPherson, Camp Greene;
L. G. Alexander, Central Steele Creek; Addison G. Brenizer, M.D.,
Charlotte First; Jas. T. Porter, Charlotte Second; J. W. Lowry,
Commonwealth; W. W. McClure, Cook's Memorial; J. H. McRae,
Ellerbe; J. E. Sowell, Hamlet; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell; J. L. Choate,
Huntersville ; T. A. BIggers, Indian Trail; Walter Allred, Macedonia;
J. C. Dean, Marshville ; H. P. Warlick, Matthews ; S. M. Alexander,
McGee ; F. G. Henderson, Monroe First; G. L. Neil, Mulberry; Paul
R. Sheahan, Myers Park; W. W. Glenn, Newell; F. A. Wentz,
Norwood; D. E. Clark, Pageland ; A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek; J. P.
Flow, Philadelphia ; Roy G. Starnes, Pineville ; G. C. Alexander,
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Plaza; J. R. Currence, Pleasant Hill; F. B. Kuykendall, Providence;
Fred W. Alexander, Ramah ; A. M. Stafford, Robinson ; C. F. Neely,
St. Andrews; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; Z. V. Linker, Selwyn Avenue;
W. L. Tuttle, Sharon; J. E. McGuirt, Siler; S. L. La Frage, Six
Mile Creek; Geo. F. Brown, Steele Creek; J. R. Abernethy, Sugaw
Creek; H. E. Garrison, Tenth Avenue; A. L. Primm, Thomasboro;
C. W. Safrit, Troy; C A. Bland, Wadesboro; T. R. Nisbet, Waxhaw;
Peter S. Gilchrist, Westminster; J. L Hutchinson, Williams Mem-
orial; W. P. Costner, Wilmore. — 53.
Visitors: The following were introduced to Presbytery and in-
vited to sit with us as visiting brethren : R. T. Baker, Kings Moun-
tain Presbytery; Jawells Carr, N. and S. Carolina Presbytery; Dan
H. Graham, Holston Presbytery; J. H. Macrae, Guerrant Presby-
tery.— 4.
ELECTION OF MODERATOR
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, pastor of the Myers Park Church,
who was nominated at the Winter Session of Presbytery,
was elected the Moderator for this meeting-.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
The Committee on Arrangements submitted a report
which was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Arrangements submits the copy of the
docket as a part of its report and requests that it be followed, with
these exceptions :
1. That the history of the entertaining church be omitted since the
history was read recently at a meeting of Presbytery with this
congregation.
2. That Presbytery take recess for lunch at 12 :45.
3. That it reassemble at 2:15 and that the first order be a report
on the work with the soldiers in the camp areas from the Synod
of North Carolina.
4. That a special time be set for 3 :30 to hear the report of the
ComrAittee on Women's Work.
5. That Presbytery become a committee of the whole at 4 :30 to
, survey the Sessional records.
6. That it reconvene at will.
7. That it take recess at will.
8. That it reassemble at 8 o'clock for a special meeting on evan-
gelism and that it adjourn at will.
9. That it assemble on the second day at 9 :30 and that it take recess
at 12 :45 for lunch and adjourn at will.
JAS. A. JONES, Chairman.
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Moderator appointed the following standing com-
mittees to serve for this session of the Presbytery:
Bills and Overtures: Rev. D. K. Snyder, Chairman, Rev. J. M.
Walker, Rev. Holmes Ralston, Ruling Elder P. S. Gilchrist, Ruling
Elder J. T. Porter.
Judicial Committee: Rev. Charles M. Boyd, Chairman, Rev. C. H.
Rowan, Ruling Elder J. H. McRae, Ruling Elder C. F. McPherson.
Sessional Records: Rev. A. Julian Warner, Chairman, Rev. Neil
R. McGeachy, Rev. Paul P. Thrower.
Minutes of the Synod: Rev. J. W. Grier, Chairman, Rev. W. A.
Brown, Ruling Elder G. F. Brown.
Committee on Resolutions: Rev. J. W. Griggs, Chairman, Ruling
Elder Z. V. Linker.
COMMUNICATIONS
, Various communications were read by the Stated Clerk
and were referred to appropriate committees as follows :
A communication from President Louis C. LaMotte of
the Presbyterian Junior College For Men was referred
to the Committee of Christian Education.
A communication from President John R. Cunningham
of Davidson College, "A Report of Davidson College to the
Controlling Presbyteries," was referred to tiie Committee
of Christian Education.
A report "for information" from the General Assembly's
Executive Committee of Religious Education was referred
to Presbytery's Committee of Religious Education.
A letter from Ruling Elder R. A. Dunn of Charlotte
First Church reported his attendance as a Commissioner
to the General Assembly of 1941 was received and Dr. Dunn
was commended for his diligence.
A communication from a group of petitioners from the
Amay James Mission Sunday School requesting the organ-
ization of a church was received and referred to the Home
Missions Committee.
The following commissions were appointed to install
Rev. W. T. Smith as pastor of the Newell and Nevin
churches :
Newell — Sunday, May 3, 1942, Rev. W. B. Neill to preside and
charge the pastor; Rev. R. H. Stone to preach the sermon; and
Ruling Elder Tom Glasgow to charge the congregation.
Neyin^Sunday, May 3, 1942, at 4:30 P. M., Rev. M. B. Prince
to preside and charge the pastor ; Rev. J. L. Griggs to preach the
sermon; and Ruling Elder Nat C. White to charge the congregation-
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LICENSURE OF A. L. BIXLER
Candidate Alfred Lyon Bixler was presented to Pres-
bytery by Rev. W. H. Johnston, Chairman of the Com-
mittee of Christian Education, and made application fc^r
licensure as a probationer for the gospel ministry. The
candidate's diploma from Davidson" College was accepted
in lieu of certain examinations as specified in the Book
of Church Order. A certificate from Columbia Seminary
to the effe.t that the candidate had done satisfactory
work and, in the near future, would be granted a diploma
from that institution was accepted in lieu of examination
in specified subjects. Other required examinations were
given before Presbytery and were sustained as satisfactory.
The written parts of trial, Thesis, Exegesis, and Popular
Lecture, were sustained as satisfactory. The candidate's
trial sermon was set for the devotional period on Wed-
nesday morning and the final steps in his licensure were
held in abeyance until that time.
COMMITTEE VACANCY FILLED
Rev. A. W. Shaw was elected Chairman of the Com-
mittee on Sabbath Observance to fill the vacancy caused by
the removal of Rev. Wriston Hartsell from our Presbytery.
TRANSFER OF CANDIDATE
Candidate Charles R. Bixler was, at his own request,
granted a certificate of dismissal to Kings Mountain
Presbytery.
REPORTS OF INSTALLATION
Commissions appointed by Presbytery to install ministers
in their respective pastorates submitted reports which were
admitted to record and are as follows:
Rev. Holmes Rolston
The Commission appointed by the Presbytery to install Rev.
Holmes Rolston as pastor of the West Avenue Church met at the
church Sunday, February 15th, at 4:45 P. M. Present, Dr. W. W.
Akers, Dr. John A. Redhead, Jr., Dr. Hunter Blakely, Rev. A. Julian
Warner, Elder W. A. Jamison. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Rev. A. Julian Warner w^as elected clerk of the commission. Dr.
W. W. Akers presided.
The Installation Service began at 5 :00 P. M. Dr. Hunter Blakely
preached the sermon from the text Matt. 13 :58 "And Jesus could
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do no mighty works there because of their unbelief." Subject : "The
Mighty Works That Never Happened." Following the sermon Dr.
Akers propounded the constrtutional questions to the pastor-elect
according to the Book of Church Order, paragraph 140, and to the
congregation according to paragraph 137.
Dr. Redhead gave the charge to the new pastor. Rev. A. Julian
Warner charged the congregation. Dr. Holmes Rolston pronounced
the benediction.
The Commission met after the service. The minutes were read
and adopted. The Commission adjourned with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
A. JULIAN WARNER, Clerk.
Rev. Robert F. Boyd
The Commission to install the Rev. Robert F. Boyd as pastor
of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, met at the church at 7 :45
P. M., March 22, 1942, and was constituted with prayer by the Rev.
J. G. Garth. Organization was completed with the Rev. J. G. Garth
as chairman and the Rev. J. L. Griggs as clerk of the Commission.
The sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. L. Griggs. In response
to the constitutional questions the pastor-elect and the people gave
assent to the necessary vows. The chairman declared the pastoral
relationship duly established "agreeably to the Word of God and
according to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States."
A solemn charge was delivered to the pastor by Dr. J. R. Rose-
bro and a like charge to the congregation by Mr. Paul R. Sheahan.
The benediction was pronounced by the pastor, the Rev. Robert F.
Boyd. The congregation extended a cordial reception to their pastor.
The Commission adopted the minutes and was adjourned with
prayer by the Rev. J. G. Garth.
J. L. GRIGGS, Clerk.
Rev. J. L. Griggs
The Commission to install Rev. J. L. Griggs as pastor of the
Thomasboro Church met in the pastor's study at the church at 7 :15
P. M. on Sunday, February 1, 1942. The Commission was called to
order by Rev. S. C. Byrd who offered the opening prayer. The or-
ganization of the Commission was completed with Rev. S. C. Byrd
of Bethel Presbytery, who was present to participate in this service
by special invitation of Mecklenburg Presbytery, as chairman and
Rev. W. H. Johnston as clerk.
The installation service began at 7 :30 P. M. in the church audi-
torium with a sermon by Rev. W. H. Johnston from the text Gala-
tians 6:17.
The Constitutional questions being answered in the affirmative
by the pastor-elect and the people, the pastoral relationship was de-
clared duly established agreeably to the Word of God and according
to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
Rev. W. G. Thomas, a son of the Thomasboro Church, delivered
the charge to the new pastor ; and Ruling Elder Paul R. Sheahan
delivered the charge to the congregation.
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The benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. L. Griggs after
which the congregation extended the right hand of Christian fellow-
ship in cordial welcome to their new pastor.
The Commission adopted its minutes and was adjourned with
prayer by Rev. W. G. Thomas.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSTON, Clerk.
NOON RECESS
After various announcements were made Presbytery
took recess for lunch. The closing prayer was offered by
Rev. J. S. Sibley.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2:15 P. M. and was led in
prayer by Rev. John R. Rosebro.
REPORT OF COMMISSION ON MINISTER
AND HIS WORK
The Commission on the Minister and His Work sub-
mitted a report which was admitted to the record and is
as follows :
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at Myers Park
Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, April 21st, 1942:
Since our last report our Commission on The Minister and His
Work has held five meetings, on March 11th, March 20th, April
3rd, April 10th, and April 21st.
In view of some dissension in Commonwealth Church the Com-
mission has had several meetings with the officers and other members
of that church.
Rev. Henry L. Reaves having notified the Commission that he
had terminated his connection with Commonwealth Presbyterian
Church as Stated Supply, the Commission sent one of its members
to visit the church and declare the pulpit vacant, and to assure the
church and congregation that the Commission would give the con-
gregation all possible help with their work and see that the pulpit
was supplied each Sunday morning until they were in position to
secure a pastor. The Commission also voted unanimously to assume
original jurisdiction of the church for. the time being.
The pulpit is being supplied regularly and steps will soon be taken
looking to the settlement of a pastor in this very important work.
The Commission granted permission to Caldwell Memorial
Church to secure the services of Dr. Charles R. Nisbet as Stated
Supply until a new pastor is secured.
Respectfully submitted,
Chairman.
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
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REPORT ON DEFENSE SERVICE WORK
Rev. Jas. A. Jones presented a report on the work with
the soldiers in the camp areas in the Synod of North Car-
oHna. Rev. W. I. Howell made an informing address on
this work as carried on at Fort Bragg and other military
posts in North Carolina.
Presbytery voted to reconsider an action of the January
meeting on the Stewardship Committee's report ; and the
Stewardship Committee was granted permission to revise
the quotas apportioned to the churches, and to make
necessary adjustments as to the dates for raising the funds
for the support of our Soldier-Work Committee. Special
prayer was offered by Rev. W. T. Smith for God's blessing
on the Soldier Work. The report was received as informa-
tion.
CHURCH NAME CHANGED
Upon the request of the Polkton Church Presbytery
granted permission to change its name to the Hawley
Memorial Presbyterian Church.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WOMAN'S WORK
The Committee on Woman's Work submitted a report ;
and pending its adoption, Mrs. W. E. Mears, President of
the Presbyterial Auxiliary, was introduced and gave an
inspiring address on this work. By a rising vote the report
was received and the recommendations adopted as follows :
1. That the Presbytery express its appreciation to our women
for their fine annual report by a rising vote.
2. That the Moderator extend Presbytery's greetings to the
Women of Mecklenburg Presbytery at their meeting in Monroe, N.
C. on May 5th.
3. That our women be requested to use their influence in deep-
ening the spiritual life of all the people in our churches.
4. That the Presbytery now hear from Mrs. W. E. Mears,
President of the Women of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
J. C. GRIER, Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LOCATION OF CHURCHES
The Committee on Location and* Relocation of Churches
submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows :
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In presenting this second report to the Presbytery your Com-
mittee on the Location and Relocation of Churches would restate
its conception of its function. We have felt that to suggest intelli-
gently any program meriting Presbyterial action we should first
determine the existence of any need for the service suggested by
our name. In attempting to discern the need your Committee has
surveyed the fields of opportunity and the Church situation with
varying degrees of thoroughness. In general it has been discovered
that the Presbyterian population has in no wise kept pace with the
growth of the city. The organization of but two new churches
during a period of twenty years, in which time the population of
the community doubled, is of itself a token of the decrease of our
influence and of our efficiency. It is acknowledged that the growth
of our denomination is numerically inferior to the progress of other
denominations because of conditions beyond our control. The influx
of many people in no wise suggests that Presbyterians by the same
number have become residents of our community. Regrettably the
reverse is true. Because of an aggressive missionary program in rural,
suburban and urban areas other denominations have claimed the
church loyalties and services of the majority of people recently
established in our community. We rejoice in this good work by our
sister churches since our zeal is for the Kingdom and not for the
sect. But we lament our own failure as a follower in the Kingdom.
We would that all men were of Christ. That it is our hope that
they may find Him through our denomination work is but to labor
to become the channel for their spiritual enrichment. In acknowledg-
ing, as we must acknowledge, the relative decline of our efficiency
we are in no wise indicating that good has not been done by other
churches. Rather are we affirming that we have not done our share
of the good.
In the face of such a fact your Committee feels disposed to affirm
again the necessity of continuous and zealous efforts in our program
of home missions. Within the urban community there will be no
appreciable increase of our influence for the Kingdom, except as in
the rural community, from which our population is drawn, our church
enlarges and expands its work.
A second type of work in the nature of surveys has been to
determine with as much care as practicable the status of the churches
within our own community. It has been found that due to population
changes some of our present churches have the prospect of a de-
clining, or certainly of an altered ministry. Churches within our
city, particularly that in years past have served a peculiar class of
people, are now confronted with the fact that the neighlborhood of
their location is so altered as to demand an alteration of method,
if not of function. Two of these churches particularly are in areas
of the city that are becoming rapidly Negro sections. Your Commit-
tee has consulted with these churches concerning the possibility of
changing the location or of uniting with some other congregations.
Because of conditions that have prevailed within the congregations
themselves such a program has not been undertaken. Your Committee
feels that in each case the decision for consolidation of effort or
change of location should arise from the congregation and that
under none but the most extraordinary circumstances an outside
influence should decide the matter.
Further, your Committee has discovered that several of the
sections of our city are unchurched. This of course is a relative term,
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since the matter of transportation is not as serious as it has been
in the years past, but in the light of present difficult transportation
there is at least a temporary deficiency of neighborhood churches.
In the Club Colony section it has been discovered that there are
over four hundred homes w^ith a resident population of over fifteen
hundred. The nearest church of any denomination to this community
is a mile and a half. We are happy to report that because of the
efficiency and zeal of the residents of that community a Presbyterian
Church has been established and is now making good progress. Its
membership has increased from forty-tvv^o in January to one hundred
and two as reported to this meeting of the Presbytery. The Church
School, the adult organizations, the young people' swork are all
assuming shape and becoming vital.
In the Chantilly area of our city it was discovered that we
have a resident population in excess of 2,000, together with a
Presbyterian population estimated with a fair degree of accuracy of
500. The nearest Presbyterian Church to this section is a mile
and a half, and it was indicated in contacts with the homes that
the residents of the community looked with favor upon the estab-
lishment of a neighborhood church.
In this connection your Committee would call the attention of
the Presbytery to the fact that St. Paul Presbyterian Church is
anxious to move its location into this area. The St. Paul Presbyterian
Church was established as a community church. In conference with
the minister and representative officers from the congregation, your
Committee learned that the large majority of the members of the
church and almost all of the officers of the church reside outside
of the neighborhood of the church itself. This is a condition that
did not prevail until a few years ago when the Negro population
began to move toward the city in such a way as to almost surround
the church at present. Every indication is that within a few years
the St. Paul Church will be completely segregated from all of its
members. Therefore, your Committee suggests and recommends
that the Presbytery look with favor upon the establishment of St.
Paul Presbyterian Church in another location, preferably in the
Chantilly section and that the congregation be requested by the
Presbytery to locate their church as nearly as possible in the center
of the area expected to be served.
Your Committee would advise the Presbytery that this action
has been taken only after consultation with the Plaza Presbyterian
Church which at present is the church most able to serve that area
of the city. This is the section of the city which, according to the
surveys of the city engineers and of corporation engineers trained
in the matter, will grow most rapidly in the years immediately
ahead. The congregation of St. Paul Church will be in need of
financial assistance if their program of relocation is to be adequately
effected. Your Committee would recommend that the Pres"bytery
commend this action as claiming the loyalty and the support of the
churches and of the members within our bounds.
This report thus far has been in the nature of a narrative. The
question may be justly asked, what have we done? Beside conducting
these surveys it has been our. hope to think through the issues in-
volved in such a large program and to think toward a program of
city co-operation among Presbyterians. It is the judgment of the
Committee that before such a work can be as effective as it deserves
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to be there must be funds available to assist churches in the increased
expense that always accompanies a change of location. Therefore
your Committee is just now considering seriously the possibility of
establishing something in the nature of a Presbyterian League,
which will provide funds for such a work and will be committed to
the single purpose of promoting the Kingdom of God through the
Presbyterian Church within our Presbytery by co-operation and
a co-ordination of effort.
Once more it would be stated by the Committee with all earnest-
ness that the function of the large down-town churches is vital and
imperative for our ministry. Neighborhood churches have a righ^ul
place in the ecclesiastical structure, but they are no substitute for
the necessary services to the larger group of people that reside
within the city proper. It is admitted that support from these
churches must come in measure from those whose residences are
beyond the range of its neighborhood, and in no wise does your
Committee contemplate any action that would impair the services
and program of such churches. However, it reiterates its conviction
that we must serve in the neighborhood if we are going to serve
our community.
Once more it is brought to the attention of the Presbytery that
the Committee regrets that our church has so far been deficient in
its ministry to a certain class of people. It is true that the neigh-
borhoods have changed, but people still reside there. We are just
now trying to consider means whereby our church in the city can
specifically appeal to a type of people which heretofore we have
failed to adequately serve. We are not prepared to pass any judg-
ment, nor to make any recommendation in this area.
A matter of interest has been brought to the attention of your
Committee with regard to the question of employing a city extension
worker, whose duty it would be to find the location suited for the
establishment of outpost Sunday Schools which would precede the
establishment of churches. Once the locations are discovered it would
be the duty of such a worker to maintain personal contact with the
residents of the area ; to use the Presbytery tent in co-operation
with the Office of the Executive Secretary in holding Bible Schools
and meetings as a means of getting a definite work started ; and
to secure sponsorship for each separate project as soon as possible
from some active congregation within our city. That the work of
such extension is needed is evident from the number of areas in
and around our city which do not have Sunday School facilities and
which are rapidly becoming neighborhood centers. There are many
problems connected with this work. Your Committee considers that
particularly it belongs to the Committee on Home Missions, but it is
so vitally related to our whole program that it is presented to the
Presbytery for their considered judgment. This would be a good
venture for such a Presbyterian League as was suggested by the
Committee, but the Committee is not now prepared to outline any
method of effecting the work.
The report would close with a word concerning our own deficien-
cies. The work that has been accomplished is due not to the Com-
mittee but to the action of the congregations involved. We feel,
however, that we can bring the matter and the need to the attention
of the Presbytery and of the churches and that we can offer our
counsel, but final and decisive action must be taken by the church.
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The time must come when the Presbytery shall put in the hands
of this or a similar ommittee funds for an undertaking so vital to
the life of our church. We would recommend that the Committee
be continued for a period of one year to study the matter further
and to bring such information as it deems wise to the Presbytery
for its action.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES A. JONES, Chairman,
Committee on Location and Relocation of Churches.
REPORT ON HOME MISSIONS
The report of the Committee on Presbytery's Home
Missions was submitted by the chairman, Rev. C. H. Rowan.
The report was adopted and is as follows :
Your Executive Committee of Home Missions respectfully pre-
sents the following report :
We would first express our gratitude to God for all the blessings
He has bestowed upon the work.
We wish to express appreciation to the workers on the field
for their faithful and devoted services, to all churches which have
supported the work, to all the Auxiliaries making special donations^
and to the Executive Board of Mecklenburg Presbyterial for recom-
mending to the Auxiliaries that they remember Presbytery's Home
Missions in the distribution of funds left over after paying the
regular budgets.
We think the following facts in connection with the work wi^^
prove interesting to the Presbytery :
In the Home Mission churches during the past year 133 persons
were received upon profession of faith, and 98 by letter.
We have effected two groupings involving one self-supporting
and three home mission churches. These groups are now self-sup-
porting, which is saving the Committee $1,500.00 per year.
Twenty three home mission churches are increasing their pastors'
salaries for the coming year.
Forty-four daily vacation Bible Schools have been held during
the past year. Two of these were for Negroes. One, at the Amay
James Mission and one at Morven.
Thirty evangelistic services were held.
Four conferences on the Lord's Acre Plan were conducted, and
led by Rev. Dumont Clark. The attendance was 134 ; and as a result
the Bethlehem and Walkersville Churches are already aggressively
pursuing this plan.
The Committee has assisted in repairing one church and one
manse, and in painting two churches and one manse. The Committee
has also assisted in building two new churches, these were Common-
wealth in Charlotte and Benton Heights in Monroe ; the Committee
contributing $500 on the Commonwealth Church and $1,000 on Benton
Heights. The Committee also contributed $500 on a new manse at
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Bethlehem, and our Executive Secretary raised $500 additional from
outside sources for this project.
We have invested $75.00 in helping to secure equipment for work
in visual education.
A nice new church has been erected at Polkton with the sub-
stantial help of the Hawley Fund, and assistance by Mr. Henry Belk.
Two churches — Nevin and Salem — have paid off their church
debts with the assistance of the Committee.
A church and manse erection league has been started and on
April 20th had 209 members, bringing in $1,674.50' per year. We
confidently hope and expect that this league will continue to grow.
During the year your Presbyterial Evangelist, Dr. Q. N. Huney-
cutt, has held eight evangelistic meetings — 31 professions of faith,
and 15 additions to the Presbyterian Church, also 500 reconsecra-
tions. Your Evangelist also conducted ten daily vacation bible
Schools — enrollment 1,304. He also conducted two training schools,
and taught a course in evangelism at the Presbyterial Young People's
Conference. He preachedl 69 sermons, and taught 45 Bible classes
during the year.
The following Auxiliaries made special contributions in the
following amounts :
Philadelphia $10.00
Huntersville 15.00
Tenth Avenue 30.00
Siler 6.00
Robinson 5.00
Troy 15.00
.Steele Creek 50.00
Wilmore 42.04
Brainard 4.00
Indian Trail 5.00
Westminster 50.00
Sugaw Creek 75.00
Paw Creek 10.00
The Westminster Auxiliary also made an extra contribution of
$50.00 which was designated for the manse and church erection fund.
The Myers Park Auxiliary made an extra contribution of $200.00
to this fund.
We are very grateful to the Trustees of the S. O. Hawley Fund
for a second check in the sum of $2,500.00. Last year we received
from this fund $6,375.00.
The Committee has instructed us to incorporate in this report a
policy recently adopted to the effect that the Committee will make
no appropriations to churches which are in arrears on salaries of
former pastors.
The following table of appropriations for the coming year are
recommended. (See appropriations, following).
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. ROWAN, Chairman.
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APPROPRIATIONS
Field Salary M.A.F. Total
Indian Trail $700 $52.50 $752.50
Robinson 300 22.50 322.50
Lee Park 1,000 75.00 1,075.00
Morven 840 63.00 903.00
Locust 1,000 75.00 1 075.00
Pageland 840 64.50 924.50
Ellerbe 600 45.00 645.00
Bethlehem 1,000 75.00 1,075.00
Troy 720 54.00 774.00
Roberdell 800 60.00 860.00
Walkersville 1,000 75.00 1,075.00
Marston 650 48.75 698.75
Morgan Memorial 900 67.50 967.50
Marshville 720 54.00 774.00
Benton Heights 420 31.60 451.60
North Charlotte 800 60.00 860.00
Commonwealth 720 54.00 774.00
Selwyn Avenue 1,000 75.00 1,075.00
Amay James Mission 300 22.50 322.50
Six Mile 200 15.00 215.00
Salary Evangelist 1,980 148.50 2.128.50
Student Worker Camp Sutton 300 300.00
Book Fund 100 100.00
$16,910 $1,238.35 $18,148.35
REPORT OF R. H. STONE, TREASURER, MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY'S HOME MISSION COMMITTEE
For the Year Ending April 7, 1942
Receipts:
From J. G. Garth, Treasurer $ 7,868.49
Budget Benevolences 16,136.15
Woman's Auxiliary of Mecklenburg Pres 131.33
Dividends — Commercial Nat. Bank 22.00
McGee and Nevin Churches — refund 50.00
Presbytery's Committee of Religious Education... 75.00
Thomas Glasgow — for supply at Nevin 10.00
Sugaw Creek Auxiliary — use of tent 25.00
W. E. Price, Treasurer 17.00
Hawley Fund 2,500.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $26,834.97 $26834.97
Disbursements :
For Salaries and Supplies $15,079.42
M. A. F. Dues 907.89
New Buildings 2,900.00
Commonwealth Church $500.00
Camp Greene Manse 900.00
Benton Heights Church 1,000.00
Bethlehem Manse 500.00
Painting and Repair 285.00
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Printing 8.70
Piedmont Court Daily Vacation Bible School 75.00
Building and Loan for Nevin 112.56
Insurance 21.60
Loan to Tabernacle Church 166.00
On Ellerbe Note 166.28
Salem Church Indebtedness 150.00
For Movie Projector and Camera — one-half 75.00
Lord's Acre Meeting Expense 23.00
Home Mission Conference Expense 30.00
To adjust at Bank Rev. J. G. Garth's
Treasurer Account 1.20
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $20,001.65 $20,001.65
Balance in Commercial Nat. Bank $ 6,833.32
REPORT OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTEKY'S
CHURCH AND MANSE BUILDING FUND
R. H. Stone, Treasurer
For the Year Ending April 20th, 1942
Received from Pledges and Gifts $815.83
Deposited in Commercial National Bank $801.08
Cash 14.00
Paid Cash for Sign 75
$815.83
(Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt gave the fund $2.00, w^hich he had collected
in a former year. This was spent for a rubber stamp and for postage
and is not included in the above.)
Disbursements:
Cash Paid for Sign '. .75
Standard Printing Co .• 7.35
Envelopes and Cards 33.48
I. D. Crov^ell, Treas. Bethlehem Manse (Designated) 28.00
Bill Shaw Co., File 3.00
Beulah Sunday School Rooms 87.30
Total Disbursements $159.88
On deposit 541.95
Courtesy to Exec. Sec. Account to prevent S. C. at Bank,
returnable at any time 100.00
Cash 14.00
$815.83
At noon on April 20th there are 209 subscribers totaling $1,674.50
I have audited the books of Rev. R. H. Stone, Executive Sec-
retary for Mecklenburg Presbytery for the year ending March 31,
1942, and have found them entirely correct. Mr. Stone's books include
the following accounts : The Benevolent Fund of the Presbytery,
the Home Missions Account, the Church and Manse Erection Fund,
and the Office of the Executive Secretary.
April 20, 1942. SADIE GRIER GARTH.
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PRESBYTERIAL CITATION
The Presbytery instructed the Stated Clerk to cite Rev.
H. C. Carmichael and the Bethlehem and Midland Churches
to appear at the July meeting of the Presbytery to clear
up the matter of the pastoral relationship between Mr.
Carmichael and the chur.hes named.
REPORT ON SYNOD'S MINUTES
The Committee on Synod's Minutes presented a report'
which was adopted and is as follows:
We call Presbytery's attention to these recommendations in the
printed minutes of Synod :
1. Page 353, That a Supplementary Offering be taken for Synod's
Home Missions on the third Sunday in June, 1942, by churches,
Sunday Schools, Bible Classes and Auxiliaries.
2. Page 376, That all Presbyteries in the Synod adjust their
benevolent askings so as to insure our Educational Institutions get-
ting their allotted percentage of the benevolent funds,
J. W. GRIER, Chairman.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 5:30 P. M. the Presbytery resolved itself into a com-
mittee of the whole for the examination of the Sessional
Records.
At 6:30 P. M. the Committee of the Whole, having com-
pleted the examination of the Sessional Records, rose for
the resumption of business as a Presbytery.
REPORT ON BILLS AND OVERTURES
Rev. D. K. Snyder, Chairman, reported that there had
come into their hands two smilar proposed overtures to the
General Assembly from the Sessions of Caldwell Memorial
and Myers Park Churches with reference to the title to
church property in the event of the union of the Presby-
terian Church in the United States with any other eccle-
siastical body. The committee re.ommended that the over-
ture be denied. The report of the committee was adopted.
After prayer by Rev. B. Frank Yandell Presbytery took
recess until 8:00 o'clock tonight.
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EVENING SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 8:00 P. M. The order of the
day was a popular meeting- in the interest of evangeHsm,
and the opening part of the meeting was a period of wor-
ship led by the Moderator.
REPORT ON EVANGELISM
Rev. Charles R. Nisbet, Chairman, submitted the report
of the Committee on Evangelism. Pending action on the
report, Rev. E. E. Gillespie, Superintendent of Synod's
Home Missions, spoke on "The Need of Evangelism in the
Synod of North Carolina." Rev. J. D. Henderson of Enoree
Presbytery, Synod of South Carolina, spoke on the subject,
*'How to Meet the Need of Evangelism."
The report of the committee was adopted and is as
follows :
Fathers and Brethren :
When our Master gathered His disciples for the last meeting
to give them, and through them, the church, His great commission.
He "commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem,
but wait for the promise of the Father, which saith, He, ye have
heard of me." (Acts 1 :4). Following this restraining command, He
placed upon them, and all who should believ through their, testi-
mony, the clarion heaven born commission "ye shall be witnesses
unto me."
That promise of the Father was realized, the Holy Spirit came
upon them giving them POWER, and they went everywhere preach-
ing repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Acts 20:21), saying, "Repent therefore and reform your lives so
that the record of your sins may be cancelled, and that there may
come seasons of revival from the Lord." (Acts 3:19. — Weymouth).
Seasons of revival came ; at Pentecost 3000 later 5000 and the
record declares that there were added to the church daily those
who were being saved. And all down through the Christian era
seasons of revival have continued to come following an authoritative
message. It has pleased God "By the apparent foolishness of the
message which we preach to save." (I Cor, 1 :21).
They had no fine buildings ; they had no organized machine ;
they had no popular movements ; it was a reproach to be a Christian ;
they had no traditions ; they had none of these things, but THEY
HAD POWER. Men were convicted of SIN, men were led to re-
pentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, seasons of revival came.
They turned the world up-side down. (Acts 17:6).
Brethren we are falling far short of this Apostolic experience.
We have our magnifiicent buildings ; we have our all but perfect
organizations well oiled and running smoothly; we have our leading
business and professional men ; we were never so rich and influential.
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BUT WHERE IS OUR POWER? What of our "Evangelistic Cru-
sade"? The first year it gave promise of accomplishing great things
and we had the largest number added on profession we had reported
for years, but for the second year the Assembly's Committee had to
report "Nearly 9,000 fewer additions on profession of faith in Christ
than in the year immediately preceding."
Can it be true as the Chairman of the Assembly's Committee sur-
mises that there are in our church those who "Do not believe that
the unchurched people around us are lost and in need of a Saviour;
they do not believe that apart from Christ there is none other name
under heaven given among men whereby they must be saved ; they
do not believe that the Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to
seek and to save the lost, and that He meant to be taken seriously
when He said to His disciples, 'As the Father has sent me, even
so I send you'. Deep down in their hearts they do not believe these
things though they outwardly affirm them, and therefore they are
not seeking the lost, they are not interested in EVANGELISM."
It would be folly for us to say we "are rich and increased in
goods and have need of nothing" and be ignorant of the fact that
"we are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
(Rev. 3:17). The facts when we face them honestly bring to us a
challenge which we must meet. Meet not in the spirit of defeatism,
but in faith.
Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right man on our side.
The man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask Who that may be?
Christ Jesus it is He ;
Lord Sabaoth His name.
From age to age the sartie,
AND HE MUST WIN THE BATTLE." '
Those who are directing this "Evangelistic Crusade" are not
seeking to foster on the church a man made movement which will
last but for a day and then die, but are endeavoring through Prayer,
study and experience to bring about a condition throughout the
church which can best be described by the term "Perrennial Re-
vival." In trying to reach this objective three vital things are being
emphasized :
First: PRAYER. When God's people humble themselves and
pray God promises to hear and heal. Indeed there can be no limit
placed upon the possibilities of PRAYER in Jesus name. PRAYER
increasing united, definite. We cannot work up, but we must pray
down "seasons of revival." The Apostles were in PRAYER when
the POWER came. Can our weakness in PRAYER account for our
lack of POWER.
The SECOND emphasis is being placed on PREACHING.
Preaching of a very definite and authoritative message. Paul de-
clared to the Corinthians "I determined not to know anything
among you, save Jesus Christ and Him crucified," and the Apostles
went everywhere preaching repentance towards God and faith in
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the Lord Jesus Christ, exhorting, "Repent, therefore, and reform
your lives so that the record on your sins may be cancelled, and
that there may come seasons of revival from the Lord." (Acts 3:19).
The preaching insisted upon is that in which the prophet of God
proclaims the great fundamentals of the GOSPEL.
PREACHERS ARE NOT MAN PLEASERS BUT PROPHETS
OF GOD.
The Third emphasis grows out of the first two : PERSONAL
WORK. We are told that the unsaved will not come to church.
"How then shall they call on Him whom they have not believed?
and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard."
(Rom. 10 :14). If they must^hear, and if they will not come to us, then
we must go to them. This means personal approach to the indi-
vidual even as Jesus approached the woman of Samaria. When the
proclamation of the Message in public and private is accompanied
by salesmanship in individual approach by sane, judicious, trained
followers of the Master, souls will be born into the Kingdom.
We Recommend:
1. That Evangelism be pressed in all our churches, following
the suggestions made by the Assemblv's Committee, PRAYER —
PREACHING — PERSONAL WORK.
2. That steps be taken by the Presbytery to deepen the spiritual
life and conviction especially of our ministers, ruling elders, and
deacons as those who are to lead the church.
CHAS. R. NISBET, Chairman.
After the Benediction by Rev. Charles R. Nisbet, Pres-
bytery adjourned until 9:30 A. M. Wednesday.
SECOND DAY
April 22, 1942
Presbytery assembled at 9:30 A. M. and the opening
prayer was ofifered by the Moderator.
The devotional period was conducted by Rev. Charles R.
Nisbet. As a part of the service Candidate Alfred L. Bixler
preached a sermon from the text, Isaiah 32:2, "A Bewild-
ered World's Need," as a part of his trial for licensure.
This sermon was approved as a satisfactory part of trial.
The examination as a whole was sustained as satisfa.tory,
and the candidate was formally licensed to preach the
gospel as a probationer for the holy ministry.
At his own request Licentiate Alfred L. Bixler was
granted a certificate of dismission to the Presbytery of
St. Johns.
The minutes of the first day were read and approved.
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53
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SESSIONAL RECORDS
Rev. A. Julian Warner presented the report of the Com-
mittee on Sessional Records. The report was adopted and
is as follows :
The Standing Committee on Sessional Records reports that the
following Session Records have been examined and no exceptions
found in them :
Bethlehem
Mars ton
Huntersville
Bethel
Rourk
Waxhaw
Marks Cr^ek
Cameronian
Pee Dee
Paw Creek
First, Charlotte
St. Paul
Baden
Philadelphia
Selwyn Ave.
Pineville
Central Steele Creek
Pleasant Hill
Providence
Cornelius
Banks
Ramah
Steele Creek
Sharon
Walkersville
Community
Six Mile Creek
Mulberry
Troy
Mt. Carmel
Salem
Pageland
Unionville
Monroe, First
Bethany
Brainard
Morven
Plaza
Wadesboro
Altan
Mallard Creek
Caldwell Memorial
Westminster
Hamlet
Williams Memorial
Tenth Avenue
Second, Charlotte
Sugaw Creek
Albemarle, First
Wilmore
Ellerbe
Benton Heights
Roberdell
Mt. Gilead
Cooks Memorial
Amity
Hopewell
Myers Park
Rockingham
McGee
The following have exceptions to them :
Thomasboro: "Purpose of congregational meeting called by
Session for May 18th, 1941 not stated.
Matthews: "Statistical Report not included in Session Book."
Robinson: "No statistical report to Presbytery in minutes."
"Not all the minutes were approved."
Indian Trail: "Two meetings with no prayer. May 25th and
September 11th, 1941. No representatives to Presbytery and Synod.
No statistical report."
Marshville: "No quarterly meeting. No statistical report."
Norwood: "No approval of minutes by Session before presenta-
tion to Presbytery."
North Charlotte: "No quarterly meeting. Representatives to
Presbytery did not report back."
McLean Memorial: "Minutes written in pencil and not ink as
required. No report of representatives to Presbytery."
Newell: "No meeting reported held since December 1941. No
statistical report recorded."
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Slier: "No session meetings held during April, May, June and
July, 1941."
Biscoe: "No meetings between April 6, 1941, and January 3, 19^2.
Candor: "No quarterly meeting."
Beulah: "One meeting in July and one in September not dated."
Lilesville: "No record of attendance of representatives to church
courts."
Camden: "No record of any attendance or non-attendance at
meetings of church courts."
West Avenue: "No list of those present at session meeting of
February 15th, 1942."
Camp Greene: "Time of meeting of February 25th, 1942 and
February 8th, 1942 not stated. No statistical report to Presbytery
in minutes."
St. Andrews: "No record of Presbytery reports being adopted.
Minutes of several meetings not read and approved."
The following churches did not send their session minutes to
Presbytery :
Commonwealth Turner's Stephenson
Morgan's Memorial Polkton Peachland
Mt. Carmel Norman Oakboro
Locust Macedonia Midland
Albemarle, Second Tabernacle Lee Park
Nevin Stanfield Rehoboth
We Recommend the Following:
1. That Presbytery request each session to put the name of the
church on the outside of the book for the convenience of all con-
cerned.
2. That Presbytery authorize the Stated Clerk to purchase a
rubber stamp suitable to be stamped in each book and only needing
his signature each time.
Respectfully submitted,
A. JULIAN WARNER, Chairman.
PAUL P. THROWER.
TERMS OF CALLS CHANGED
The following churches were given permission to change
the terms of their calls to their pastors:
The First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle to increase the
salary from $2,700 to $3,000.
Robinson Presbyterian Church to increase the salary from
$900 to $1,200 per year.
Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church to increase the salary from
$2,000 to $2,400 per year.
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MINISTERS TRANSFERRED
At his own request Rev. Wriston Hartsell was granted a
Certificate of Presbyterial Dismission to the Presbytery
of St. Johns.
At his own request Rev. A. S. Johnson was granted a
Certificate of Presbyterial Dismission to the Presbytery of
Central Mississippi.
COMMISSION TO ORGANIZE CHURCH
Presbytery's Executive Committee of Home Missions
was appointed a Commission to organize the Amay James
Mission Sunday School into a church of this Presbytery,
if and when the way be .lear. The quorum of this commis-
sion shall be the regular quorum of theXommittee.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Rev. R. H. Stone presented the report for the Executive
Office of the Presbytery. The report was adopted and is
as follows :
To the Presbytery of Mecklenburg, in its One Hundred and
Fifty-Sixth Stated Session — Brethren:
In making the first annual report as Executive Secretary I want
to say that I am grateful to God and to you for the privilege of
serving in this capacity. The ministers and their people have been
most co-operative, gracious and helpful. It has been a year of
learning and of doing and a period of activity.
There is an advantage in being a pioneer in this office. There
is also the disadvantage of not having had a predecessor whose work
had been acceptable and the foundations laid broad and deep in
forms approved by you. Then, too, there is no norm for a report
to be made to the body to whom I am responsible.
Your. Presbytery has an office at 116 West Third Street — in
Room 103, Kinney Building. We are very fortunate in having for
the office secretary Miss Wyndolyn McNeely. She is greatly inter-
ested in the work and is gracious to all who come to the office. She
has gotten out thousands of pieces of mail.
Perhaps an account of my stewardship of time would not be
out of order. During the first year I preached 113 times, projected
moving pictures 55 times and made 20 other addresses. I haye met
with a number of sessions and congregations and other groups to
confer about Kingdom matters. It was a privilege to teach a course
in Home Missions at the Senior Conference at Cheraw as well as
to attend the Leadership Training School at Montreat, the Rural
Church Institute at Maxton and the Institute for Town and Country
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Ministers at Union Theological Seminary. Also, your office promoted
four Lord's Acre rallies, which were conducted by Rev. Dumont
Clarke.
The functions of the office are related to some of your com-
mittes. In each of those I have done their bidding to the best of
my ability.
Presbytery's Home Mission Committee
I have attended all but one of the meetings of the Presbytery's
Executive Committee on Home Missions. As far as possible I have
carried out their wishes. Some of the work of the office is included
in the report of that committee.
It is my conviction that there is an arousing Home Mission
interest. The Home Mission income is larger this year. In many
churches moving pictures have been shown of the work.
Miss McNeely superintends a Sunday School each Sunday after-
noon in Piedmont Court. It is growing in interest and attendance. A
prayer meeting is held on Thursday nights by ministers and laymen.
We are on the alert for new opportunities for outposts.
Committee on Religious Education In the Presbytery
It has been my privilege to meet with the Committee on Religious
Education and to carry out their desires such as were committed
to the office. During the year three Institutes for Daily Vacation
Bible School workers were held, were well attended and proved
helpful. Three more are being planned for this year. A part of the
record breaking number of Vacation Bible Schools held in the Pres-
bytery— putting us ahead of any of the Presbyteries in the Assembly
— should be credited to the co-operation of the office.
Your office also helped to prepare the program and promote
the Religious Education Conference recently held in the First
Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
Stewardship
One of the first things your Presbytery's office did in this field
was to insist that the local treasurers remit to the benevolent causes
each month. There was an encouraging response. A number of church
and auxiliary treasurers who were not remitting with that fre-
quency are now upon our honor roll.
This statement from Mr. Ernest Milton, Treasurer of the Pres-
byterian Orphans' Home, may be indicative that your office has
been a stimulus to giving — "Mecklenburg had a grand total that
is $1,012.97 greater than the sum given for our support fund in
1940-41. When I acknowledge your next check I'll give you some
comparative data on reports from church budgets and auxiliaries,
which I believe will be considerably increased in number. I made
all the recordings in April and noticed reports from some that
had not remitted through their budgets for a good many years."
It has been the privilege to do the work of the committee in
figuring apportionments and passing them on to the churches.
Treasurer of Benevolences
As Treasurer of Benevolences a sum in excess of $46,000.00 has
been handled. Each month a check in full has been sent to each
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of the thirteen causes. Attached to this report is the financial report
which has been properly audited.
The MecklenburiT Presbyterian
Your office, upon the a9vice of the Advisory Committee, pub-
lishes a four, page, quarterly paper devoted to the interests of Home
Missions, Evangelism, Religious Education and Stewardship. The
Motto on the letterhead is "Promoting Kingdom Interests in Meck-
lenburg Presbytery." The goal is to get this in every Presbyterian
home or office within the Presbytery. In this several of the ministers
and the auxiliaries have co-operated in getting this dorte within
their congregations. There is a great need that others enlist their
congregations to subscribe.
Mecklenburgr Presbytery^s Church and Manse Building Fund
Your office has done much of the work for the child of the
Home Mission Committee — Mecklenburg Presbytery's Church and
Manse Building Fund. At the close of business last night 210 people
had pledged or given $1,677.50 for the year. Our immediate goal is
to get 1,000 people to give from one to twenty-five dollars to each
of three calls per year. There are great possibilities in this. Your
prayers and zeal are necessary.
Publicity
One of the great factors in promotional work is the right kind
of publicity. Your office is in close touch with key reporters of the
daily papers of Charlotte. A Presbyterian Bureau of Publicity is
conducted for the county papers within the Presbytery. A number
of them send us their publications and we know that the news is
printed.
The Home Mission Committee and the Religious Education
Committee have made it possible for the Presbytery to possess a
good moving picture camera and a 16 m.m. projector. A number
of films have been taken and there is an interest wherever shown.
There have been other services that your office was allowed to
render to individuals and to organizations.
It is the desire of your servant to have your office do the things
you want done and to render the highest possible service. To this
end your suggestions are coveted. ,
Your Advisory Committee, whose Chairman is Dr. John A. Red-
head, Jr., has been sympathetic and helpful. Their guidance and
suggestions are appreciated.
Inasmuch as your office is established to further the work of the
Kingdom your secretary asks that you as individuals remember
him and the work committed to the office at the Throne of Grace
in your daily prayers.
Again thanking you for the privilege of being a co-worker with
you, this report is respectfully submitted.
R. H. STONE, Executive Secretary.
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FINANCIAL REPORT THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
For the Year Ending April 17, 1942
Receipts:
From:
Mecklenburg Presbytery's Committee of Rel. Education. ...$1,200.00
Mecklenburg Presbytery's Benevolent Account 3,922.60
G. D. Aitken, Treasurer (postage refund) 10.50
G. D. Aitken, Treasurer (movie projector) 75.00
Curry B. Hearn, Treasurer (refund) 10.00
Young People's Conf. (films and mimeo. supplies) 41.61
Mrs. W. H. Suttenfield (for Piedmont Court) 40.00
Mecklenburg Presbyterian (on loans) 106.25
Steele Creek (hononarium) 54.00
Credit Bureau, Inc. (float) 50.00
Thomasboro Presbyterian Church (refund) 3.23
Marts and Lundy 3.10
Charlotte First Church (honorarium) 5.00
EUerbe Presbyterian Church (honorarium) 15.40
Registration Fees of Young People 12.00
Mecklenburg Pres. Church & Manse Bldg. Fund (postage) 26.48
Church & Manse Bldg. Fund (loan to prevent S. C.) 100.00
Piedmont Court S. S. Treasurer 13.21
TOTAL RECEIPTS $5,688.38
Disbursements:
To:
R. H. Stone (salary and car allowance) $3,100.00
Wm. H. Hopper,, Treasurer (M. A. F. dues) 146.28
Miss Wyndolyn McNeely 912.50
Rent 165.00
Loan to Mecklenburg Presbytery 246.88
Float 50.00
Keely A. Grice, P. M 169.31
Presbyterian Committee of Publication (Piedmont Court).... 13.21
Chairs, Bibles and Bell (Piedmont Court) 40.00
Harry K. Lucas — Mimeograph 125.00
Registration Fees (Memphis convention) 1 12.00
E. B. Dudley (one-half of movie projector and camera) 75.00
Mrs. W. B. McClintock, Treasurer. 10.00
Kale-Law^ing, et al, for office furniture 88.54
Gray & Creech — mimeo. paper, supplies, etc 101.49
Stewardship Committee Expense 1.05
Martin Transfer — moving tent and office 14.00
Advisory Committee Expense 2.57
Standard Printing Co 36.63
W. I. Van Ness & Co.— films, etc 59.68
Southern Bell Telephone Co 102.76
Other, office expense and cost of promotional work 110.84
Service Charges 4.87
Balance in Commercial National Bank * 100.67
$5,688.38
* Of this balance $100.00 belongs to the Church and Manse
Fund and is deposited only to stop bank service charges.
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TREASURER'S REPORT ON BENEVOLENCES
Financial Report of R. H. Stone, Treasurer of Benevolences,
of Mecklenburg Presbytery for Year Ending M.arch 31, 1942.
Cause Receipts Disburst.
Foreign Missions $9,264.54 $9,264.54
Assembly's Home Missions 3,504.90 3,504.90
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief 2,070,42 2,070.42
Religious Education and Publication 871.44 871.44
American Bible Society 190.64 190.64
Assembly's Training School 319.18 319.18
Presbytery's Orphans' Home 2,696.86 2,696.86
Synod's Home Missions 1,699.72 1,699.72
Educational Inst, (including U.T.S.) 3,953.36 3,953.36
Religious Education in Synod 1,181.57 1,181.57
Presbytery's Home Missions 16,136.15 16,136.15
Presbytery's Office 3,922.60 3,922.60
Religious Education in Presbytery 360.54 360.54
College Gift Fund 1.00 1.00
Presbyterian Junior College 1.00 1.00
Assembly's Committee on Evangelism 68.46 68.46
North Carolina Soldier Defense 47.26 47.26
Presbyterial Tax (to Rev. W. H. Johnston) 22.60 22.60
$46,312.24 $46,312.24
I have audited the« books of Rev. R. H. Stone, Executive Secre-
tary for Mecklenburg Presbytery for the year ending March 31,
1942, and have found the mentirely correct. Mr. Stone's books include
the following accounts : The Benevolent Fund of the Presbytery, the
Home Missions Account, the Church and Manse Eredtion Fund, and
the Office of the Executive Secretary.
April 20, 1942. SADIE GRIER GARTH.
NOMINATION OF MODERATOR
Rev. A. L. McDufifie was nominated for Moderator of the
July Stated Meeting of Presbytery.
COMMITTEE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND
MINISTERIAL RELIEF
Presbytery's Committee of Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief offered the following resolutions which
were adopted:
1. That all the beneficiaries now on the Presbytery's roll of
Ministerial Relief be recommended for the same amounts that they
have received during the past year.
2. That Presbytery, when it adjourns this stated session, adjourn
to meet in the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on Thursday,
May 14, 1942, at 2:30 P. M. for the licensure of a candidate.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
The Standing Committee on Resolutions presented a
report which was adopted by a rising vote and is as
follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to express its gratitude to the
congregation, officers and pastor of the Myers Park Presbyterian
Church who have in a generous way provided for our needs, and
who have made our visit here a pleasant one.
We wish to especially thank the ladies of the congregation for
their bountiful provision of food for, our temporal needs, and we
request the pastor, Dr. J. A. Jones, to convey our thanks to his
congregation for everything done in the interest of this meeting.
We recommend the adoption of this report by a standing vote
of the Presbytery.
J. L. GRIGGS, Chairman.
Z. V. LINKER.
APPROPRIATION TO COMMITTEE ON LOCATION
LOCATION OF CHURCHES
Presbytery appropriated the sum of one hundred dollars
for the use of the Committee on Location and Relocation
of Churches.
STATISTICAL REPORT
The statistical report of Presbytery was adopted and
the Stated Clerk was instructed to transmit the same to
the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly. (See Statistical
sheet).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The minutes were read and approved.
ADJOURNMENT
After prayer and the Benediction by the Moderator,
Presbytery adjourned to meet in the First Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte, N. C, on Thursday, May 14, 1942, at
2:30 P.M.
JAS. A. JONES, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
Adjourned Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
May 14, 1942.
Mecklenburg Presbytery met according to adjournment
in the First Presbyterian Chur.h, Charlotte, N. C, on Thurs-
day, May 14, 1942, at 2 :30 P. M. The meeting was called
to order by the Moderator Rev. Jas. A. Jones, and the
opening prayer was offered by Rev. C. M. Boyd.
The following members of the court were present and
were enrolled :
Ministers: J. G. Garth, W. H. Johnston, J. S. Sibley, Jas. A.
Jones, C. H. Rowan, W. A. Alexander, J. L. Griggs, M. R. Gibson,
J. Walton Stewart, C. M. Boyd, R. A. Young, R. H. Stone, B. F.
Yandell, W. G. Thomas, C. N. Morrison, A. Julian Warner, J. E.
Mcjunkin, W. A. Nicholson, E. V. Wiley, C. C. Beam, W. C Smith,
Holmes Rolston, T. F. Huneycutt, H. B. Blakely.
Ruling Elders: Peter S. Gilchrist, Westminster; H. C. Alexander,
Charlotte First; J. T. Porter, Charlotte Second; V. F. Alexander,
West Avenue; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; E. V. Kerns,
Hopewell.
REPORT OF PRESBYTERY'S TREASURER
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Treasurer of Presbytery's Tax
Fund submitted a report which was adopted and is as
follows :
REPORT OF TREASURER FOR PRESBYTERY'S
TAX FUND: 1941-1942
Receipts:
Brought Forward from Last Year $ 165.95
Received from Churches 2,969.07
Total Receipts $3,135.02
Disbursements :
Wm. H. Hopper, Treas., M. A. F. Dues $ 22.56
J. G. Garth, Salary Benevolent Treasurer 100.00
W. H. Johnston, Salary S. C. Dec. 1. 1940 to March 31, 1942... 400.00
J. W. Stork, Clerk's Salary 40.00
W. A. Nicholson, Clerk's Salary 15.00
Standard Printing Co., Minutes, Dockets, etc 337.10
E. C. Scott, Treas., Dues to General Assembly 1,403.70
C. M. Gibbs, Treas., Dues to Synod 324.68
Presbyterian Com. of Pub., Blank Forms 36.28
62 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Von Boeckmann-Jones Co., Statistical Tables 10.00
Postage 37.35
Office Supplies, Envelopes, Stationery, etc 27.78
Dockets (mimeographed) 15.00
Bank Service Charge 1.00
Total Disbursements $2,770.45
Balance in Union National Bank, March 31, 1942 364.57
$3,135.02
I have audited the books of Rev. W. H. Johnston, treasurer of
Mecklenburg Presbytery, for the year ending March 31, 1942, and
have found them correct in every item, and in perfect agreement
with the statement of the Union National Bank, where the account
is handled. Also, I find them very neatly kept.
May 13, 1942. - SADIE GRIER GARTH.
Charlotte, N. C.
LICENSURE OF CANDIDATE
The Committee of Christian Education presented Can-
didate Chalmers Hatch for licensure. The written parts of
trial, Thesis, Exegesis, and Popular Lecture were accepted
as satisfactory on the recommendation of Rev. C. H. Rowan,
chairman of the committee on that examination. Diplomas
from Wheaton College and Dallas Theological Seminary
were accepted in lieu of certain examinations spe.ified in
the Book of Order. The other required examinations were
given before Presbytery and were sustained as satisfactory
parts of trial for licensure. The candidate preached a ser-
mon from the text, John 1 :29, on the subject, "The Sac-
rificial Lamb, or The Person and Work of Christ." The
sermon was sustained as satisfactory, and Candidate
Chalmers Hatch was then licensed to preach the Gospel as
a probationer for the ministry. Mr. Hatch was granted ^
certificate of transfer to the Presbytery of Fort Worth.
The minutes of this meeting were read and adopted.
After prayer by Rev. C. N. Morrison Presbytery ad-
journed to meet in the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church on
July 21, 1942.
JAS. A. JONES, Moderator.
W. A. NICHOLSON, Permanent Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
STATISTICAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1942.
.u LICENTIATES
NUMBER OF
CANDIDATES
W.W.Akere.H.R..
T. B. Alexander
W.A. Alexander.?..
T. B. Ajideison, P...
H.B.BIakcly. Pres..-,
C.M.Boyd, P
Robt. F. Boyd. P
R.H.M. Brown, Inf..
Wm. A. Brown, P
W.R.Buhler.P
R.S.Burwell,H.R....
H. C. Carmichaol
W. B. 8. Chandler, Inf. .
W. C.Copeland
E. L. Flanagan
W. C. C. Foster, Inf . . . .
A. H. Fraser, H. R
W.H.Fraier
J. L. GrigRs, P
P. H. Gwynn. Prof
Ben T. Harrop, Chap
WristOD Hartsell, In trans. .
W. I. Howell, Jr.. P
Q. N.Huneycutl, P. Ev ..-
T. F. Huoeyeutt. P
A. S. Johnson, In trans
W.H.Johnston. P. 4 S.C.
Jaa. A. Jones, P
A. H. Key, P
" P
C.H.Little.P
L. L. Little. F. M
F. R. McAlister, P
A. L. McDuffic, P
P
P
N.R. McGeuchy.P
J. C.McGehce
R. J. Mcllwaine, H. R
J. E. McJunkin. P
W. C.McLuuchlin, F. M...
S. B. McLean, P
J. P. H, McNatt, P
P
P
T. H. Mitchell
J. W. Moore, H. R
C.N. Morrison, P..
W.B.Neill,P
J. C. Neville, Chap
W.A. Nicholson
C. R. Nisbet, H. R
J. S. .'^isbet. F. M
M. E. I'eabodv, "
M.I
c. Jr.. P. .
L. H. '
H. L. Reaves, CM
J. A. Redhead. Jr.. P.. ,
A.L.Roberta
Holmes Ralston, P
JohnR. Roscbro. H. R,.
C, H.Rowan, P
P
J. L, Russell, P
P
M.E. Sentelle, P^or...-
A.W.Shaw, P
J. S. Sibley. H. R
G. P. Stevens, F.M..
J. Walton Stewart, P..
R. H. Stone, Exec. Sec
J. W. Stork, P
W.C. Underwood, Inf
A. A. Walker. P , ,
J. M. Walker. P . . . .
A.J. Warner, P
POSTOFFICES
. Gastonia, N. C. ..
. Washington, D. C,
. Charlotte, N.C.
. Monroe, N. C...
. UnionTille. N. C
. Charlotte, N. 0
Ellerbe.N.C
. Ellerbe.N.C
. Norman, N.C
. Charlotte, N. C
. Charlotte. N. C
. Charlotte, N. C
. Charlotte, N. C
. Charlotte, N. C
. IndianTrail, N. C...
. Waihaw, N. C, R. 1
. Monroe, N.C, R. 6.
. Davidson, N.C
. Huntersville, N. 0. . .
. Mayesville, S. C
Davidson, N. C
. Dandson, N. C
. Newell, N. C. - .
. Charlotte, N. C
. Charlotte, N. C
,. Piaeville, N. e
, . Waihaw, N. C, R. 2
,. Osceola, S.C
Charlotte, N. 0
. MarBhville, N. C...
Peacbland, N. C
. Polkton,N.C
. Pageland. S. C
. Monroe, N.C
Matahviiie, N. C...
,. Charlotte, N.C...
, . Huntersville, N.C,
.. Huntersville, N. C,
. , Charlotte, N. C
. Davidson, N. C
, . CampJoeT.Robinson.Ark.
Milton, Fla.,R. 4.
Hamlet, N. C . .
Indian Trail, N.C.
, . StanGeld.N. C...
, Cleveland, Tenn...
. . Charlotte,N. C...
.. Charlotte, N.C-
. . Indian Trail, N. C
. . Marshville, N. C
.. Charlotte, N. C
.. Charlotte, N. C
. . Matthews. N.C
.. Candor, N.C
. . Candor, N.C
, . Biscoe, N. C
.. Charlotte, N. C
.. Charlotte C H., Va.-
., Monroe.N.C
.. Huntersville, N. C. R.
.. Richmond, Va
., Charlotte, N.C.
.. Morven, N. C
. . Wadesboro, N. C ,
,. Lilesville, N. C . - .
.. Monroe. N.C
.. Safety Harbor, Fla,
. . Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
.. Langley Field. Va,
, Charlotte. N.C.
.. Charlotte, N.C.
,. Albem:irle,N. C
Columbia. S.C...
. . Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte, N.C
.. Charlotte, N.C- -
., Charlotte, N. C ,
Charlotte, N. C .
... Charlotte, N.C.
, . Charlotte, N. C . .
, . . Paw Creek, N. C
... Charlotte, N.C, R. 9...,
. , . Cornelius, N.C
... Davidson, N. C, R. 1...,
... Davidson, N.C
... Troy. N.C
... Charlotte, N. C
... Monroe, N.C
... Monroe, N.C, R. 4
.. . Monroe, N. C, R. 4
... NeweU,N. C
... Charlotte. N.C, R. 7....
... Roberdell, N. C
... Rockingham. N. C
.. E. Rockingham. N.C...
.. Rockinsbam. N. C
. . . Ycncheng, Eu., China. . .
.. Charlotte, N. C
... Charlotte. N. C
... Mt.Gilead,N. C
, . Norwood, N. C
. MtGilead. N.C, R. 1. ,
... Marston. N. C
.. Hamlet, N.C
. . Ellerbe.N.C
Rockinghani, N. C, R. 3
Wadesboro. N. C ,. .
. , Charlotte. N. C
Charlotte. N. C
ICharlotle. N. C . . .
,, Rorkingham, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
.\ibe marie, N. C
, ., Albemarle, N.C
,.,, Waihaw, N.C,
Matthews, N. C
. . . Charlotte. N. C
. . . Charlotte, N. C
. . . Charlotte. N. C
Badin, N.C,
B7 Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte. N. C
Stanfield, N. C, R. 2
Matthews. N.C
Midland. N.C
Monroe,N.C
Oakboro. N.C
Waxhaw, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
StanHeld, N. C
Monroe, N.CH. 5.
Waihaw, N.C. R. 2,
Miami, Fla
.... Newell, N.C
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MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
157th Stated Session-
Paw Creek Church — July 14, 1942
Called Meeting
Queens College — September 9, 1942
158th Stated Session
Mallard Creek Church — October 20, 1942
* • • *
^ Next Stated Session
Plaza Church — January 19, 1943
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Religious Education
Popular Meetings- on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Woman's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Resolutions
(f) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and Trus-
tees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominations
(h) Resolutions
(i) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convene at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 3
DIRECTORY
Rev. A. L. McDuffie, Moderator, Summer Meeting
Mr. W. Reid Garrison, Moderator, Fall Meeting
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk (1943)
Rev. W. A. Nicholson, Permanent Clerk (1943)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Assistant Clerk (1943)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1944)
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Evangelist (1944)
Rev. J. G. Garth, Publicity Clerk
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Davidson — Elected for F6ur Years :
1944— Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
19,46— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1943 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte; Mr. James J. Harris, Charlotte;
Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte; Mr. Ivey W. Stewart, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. J. Allison, Charlotte; Mr. Harry L. Dalton, Charlotte; Mr.
Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte ; Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1943— Mr. T. R. Stewart, Charlotte.
1944 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1945— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.
1943— Rev. W. H. Frazer, Mr. J. W. Thomson, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. C. H. Rowan, Mr. H. B. Patterson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier, Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., Rev. C. D. Whiteley,
Mr. W. Reid Garrison, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev. R. E. Watts,
Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro ; Mr. Morgan B. Speir, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. Robert Turner,
Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1943.— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Rev. A. Julian Warner,. Mr. H. J. Allison,
Charlotte; Mr. Hunter Marshall, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, Rev. W. G. Thomas, Mr. Thomas Gra-
ham, Charlotte; Mr. R. L. Price, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., Rev. C. N. Morrison, Dr. E. H. Hand,
Pineville; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory Comniittee to the General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Mr. W. E. Price,
Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, Rev. M. B. Prince. Jr.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. John R. Rosebro.
1943— Rev. H. L. Reaves, Dr. E. H. Hand, Pineville.
1944— Rev. A. T. Taylor, Mr. E. M. Neel, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. John R. Rosebro, Mr. W. D. Loy. Rt. 3, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. J. D. Ramsey, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. H. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1945— Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. R. F. Boyd.
1943— Rev. A. J. Warner, Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. W. B. Neill, Mr. C. S. Massey, Waxhaw.
1945— Rev. R. E. Boyd; Mr. J. C. Kuck, Rt. 1. Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1943— Rev. J. W. Stork, Mr. Edward G. Hayes, Rt. 5, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. E. R. McAlister, Mr. James W. Armstrong, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Holmes Rolston; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
1943— Rev. John A. .Redhead, Jr., Mr. J. E. McLauchlin. Hamlet.
1944 — Rev. A. J. Warner, Mr. AlcAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Mr. George E. Wilson, Charlotte.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.
1943— Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin, Mr. Paul R. Sheahan, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. H. B. Blakely, Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. H. Frazer, Mr. Thos. M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1943, Rev. H. B. Blakely; 1944, Rev. W. R.
Buhler; 1945, Rev. M. R. Gibson.'
3. Languages— 1943, Rev. J. A. Redhead; 1944, Rev. J. L. Russell; 1945,
Rev. A. J. Warner.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1943, Rev. Jas. A. Jones ; 1944, Rev.
P. H. Gwynn; 1945, Rev. P. P. Thrower.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1943, Rev. C. R. Nisbet; 1944, Rev.
J. S. Nisbet; 1945, Rev. R. E. Watts.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic and Rhetoric — 1943, Rev. W. G. Thomas ;
1944, Rev. Jas. A. Jones; 1945, Rev. J. W. Stork.
7. Church History— 1943, Rev. J. G. Garth; 1944, Rev. H. B. Blakely;
1945, Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
8. Theology— 1943, Rev. W. H. Frazer, Rev. Gary R. Blain ; 1944, Rev.
Chas. M. Boyd, Rev. J. L. Griggs ; 1945, Rev. Charles R. Nisbet,
Rev. R. A. Young.
9. Church Government and Sacraments — 1943, Rev. W. T. Smith, Rev.
J. P. H. McNatt; 1944, Rev. W. A. Brown, Rev. F. C. Debele ; 1945,
Rev. R. F. Boyd, Rev. W. B. Neill.
10. Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture — 1943, Rev. J. S. Nisbet; 1944,
Rev. R. H. Stone ; 1945, Rev. Holmes Rolston.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Geo. P. Stevens.
1943— Rev. Geo. P. Stevens, Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. B. F. Yandell, Dr. Oren Moore.
1945— Rev. D. K. Snyder, Mr. A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek.
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1943— Rev. C. D. Whiteley, Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. H. J.
Spencer, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. C. H. Rowan; Rev. R. H. Stone, Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. A. Alexander, Rev. J. W. Stewart, Mr. W. B. Bradford,
Charlotte,
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1943— Rev. A. H. Key, Mr. Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. C. Grier, Mr. J. P. Sifford, Albemarle.
1945— Rev. N. R. McGeachy, Mr. J. C. Crowell, Charlotte.
6 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. A. W. Shaw.
1943 — Rev. Dana Waters, Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro.
1944— Rev. A. W. Shaw, Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. A. T. Taylor, Mr. R. L. Willis, Rt. 9, Charlotte.
Stewardship:
Chairman — Rev. J. G. Garth.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. S. B. McLean. \ ^
1944 — Rev. H. L. Reaves, Dr. Thos. D. Sparrow, Charlotte.
1945— Mr. Herbert C. Alexander, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Abernathy,
Charlotte.
Synods Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. W. G. Thomas.
1943— Rev. C. H. Little, Mr. W. R. Sadler, Paw Creek.
1944— Rev. A. A. Walker, Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. G. Thomas, Mr. John A. Kirk, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
Woman's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier, Mr. W. A. Jamison, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Mr. Robert S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Christian Education Movement:
Chairman — Mr. McAlister Carson. '
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev. R. E. Watts, Mr.
McAlister Carson, Charlotte ; Dr. Hamilton McKay, Charlotte.
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Robert Turner; Rev. C. H. Rowan, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. A. J.
Warner, Rev. R. A. Young, Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. J. W. Moore, D.D.
2. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
3. G. P. Stevens
4. J. W. Grier '
5. R. J. Mcllwaine
6. W. C. McLauchlin, D.D.
7. C. H. Little
8. R. S. Burwell, D.D.
9. J. G. Garth
10. J. W. Stork, D.D.
11. R. H. M. Brown
12. J. M. Walker, D.D.
13. W. C. Underwood
14. L. H. Query
15. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
16. O. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
17. T. F. Huneycutt
18. M. E. Peabody
19. W. B. S. Chandler
20. A. A. Walker, D.D.
21. C. C. Beam
22. S. B. McLean
23. W. H. Johnston ,
24. J. C McGehee
25. C. H. Rowan
26. B. F. Yandell
27. A. L. McDu^e
28. Charles R. Nisbet, D.D.
29. W. C. Copeland
30. J. C. Grier
31. W. G. Thomas
32. T. R. Alexander
33. A. T. Taylor
34. W. W. Akers, D.D.
35. M. B. Prince, Jr.
36. H. C. Carmichael
37. W. A. Nicholson
38. W. B. Neill
39. A. H. Eraser .
40. M. R. Gibson
41. J. P. H. McNatt
42. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
43. R. A. Youn^, D.D.
44. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
45. Julian S. Sibley, D.D.
46. A. H. Key
47. E. V. Wiley
48. Leonard T. Gill
49. Alfred L. Roberts
50. W. L Howell, Jr.
5L Theo. B. Anderson
52. D. K. Snyder
53. John A. Redhead, Jr., D.D.
54. W. C. C. Foster
55. W. C. Smith
56. J. C. Neville
57. Ben T. Harrop
58. J. E. Mcjunkin
59. Thomas H. Mitchell
60. C. N. Morrison
61. W. T. Smith
62. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
63. Jas, A. Jones, D.D.
64. H. L. Reaves
65. A. Julian Warner
66. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
67. J. L. Russell
68. W. R. Buhler
69. Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
70. A. W. Shaw
71. F. R. McAlister
72. Neill R. McGeachy
73. R. H. Stone
74. R. E. Watts
75. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
76. Gary R. Blain, D.D.
77. Wm. A. Brown
78. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
79. W. A. Alexander, D.D.
80. E. L. Flanagan
81. L. L. Little, D.D.
82. Paul P. Thrower ,
83. J. L. Griggs
84. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
85. Robert F. Boyd
86. Robert Turner
87. Dana Waters
88. F. C. Debele
89. C. G. McClure
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PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First J. J. Shoe, O. G. Whitley
1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce Clyde O. Josey
Altan J. B. Yarborough Geo. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe Rt. 4, Monroe
Amay James Ross Reid
Rt. 4, Charlotte
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte Rt. 2, Charlotte
Badin K. H. Erb S. E. Beck
Banks J. S. Howie Murray Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw Rt. 3, Waxhaw
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams L. C. Newton
Rt. 2, Monroe Monroe
Bethany J. T. Rowell W. L. Rape
; iflRt. 4, Monroe Rt. 4, Monroe
Bethel W. J. Knox Miss Mary Boyles
Rt. 2, Huntersville Rt. 1, Davidson
Bethlehem T. D. Crowell I. D. Crowell
i !* iRt. 1, Indian Trail Rt. 1, Indian Trail
Beulah J. P. Belk J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe Rt. 1, Monroe
Biscoe W. T. Ewing Edgar Maness
'' Biscoe Biscoe
Brainerd D. E. Blue Mrs. J. U. Thrower
East Rockingham East Rockingham
Caldwell Memorial R. B. Collins R. K. Walker
339 Clement Ave. 2010 Vail Ave
Camden C. H. Trexler Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro Rt. 3, Wadesboro
Cameronian Charles McLendon C. E. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill No. 1 Rt. 3, Rockingham
Rockingham
Camp Greene C. F. McPherson John S. Neely
Remount Road 2049 Greene St.
Charlotte Charlotte
Candor C. Dowd Page McCauley
Candor ^ Candor
Central Steele Creek R. R. Grier T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 3, Charlotte Rt. 1, Pineville
Charlotte First W. B. Bradford W. N. Ward
721 Hawthorne Lane 1934 Crescent Ave.
Charlotte Second Jas. T. Porter Mrs. Jas T. Porter
1207 S. Boulevard 1207 S. Boulevard
Commonwealth W. W. Kiser W. H. DeLamater
Rt. 2, Charlotte 1316 Greenwood Ave.
Community John Cox Pink Sutton
Rockingham Rockingham
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PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn W. O. Rozzelle
Rt. 9, Charlotte Rt. 9, Charlotte
Cornelius W. C. Blakely Fred McConnell
Ellerbe J. H. McRae W. S. McRae
Hamlet S. O. Bauersfeld C. M. Pepper
410 Entwistle St. 303 Henderson St.
Hawley Memorial Dr. J. M. Boyce R. M. Walters
Polkton Polkton
Hopewell T. W. Stewart J. M. Blythe
Rt. 1, Huntersville Rt. 9, Charlotte
Huntersville John R. Barnette J. M. Blythe
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson Thad Biggers
Lee Park J. B. Wallace J. H. Baker
303 Winburn Ave. W. Park Drive
Monroe Monroe
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield
Macedonia G. McCaskill Theo McCaskill
Biscoe Candor
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham H. Y. Galloway
Rt. 7, Charlotte Rt. 7, Charlotte
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes J. D. McRae
Cognac Rt. 1, Hamlet
Marston A. W. McKay
Matthews G. C. Alexander J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Matthews Matthews
McGee N. C. Long R. C. Alexander
314 N. Hoskins Ave. 3011 Tuckaseege Road
Charlotte Charlotte
McLean Memorial W. M. Lovin J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe Rt. 1, Ellerbe
Monroe First W. A. Henderson R. A. Morrow
Monroe Monroe
Morgan Memorial A. R. Williams Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield Rt. 2, Stanfield
Morven W. E. Steagall Robert Hardison
Morven Morven
Mt. Carmel Lee Mclnnis Willie Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe Rt. 1, Ellerbe
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin G. T. McAuley
Mt. Gilead Mt. Gilead
Mulberry L. A. Marshall W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte Rt. 5, Charlotte
Myers Park A. J. Beall C. B. Ross
Commercial Bank Bldg. 2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte Charlotte
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PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Nevin J. H. Stewart
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Newell ,.; S. B. Wilson Geo. Caldwell
Newell Rt. 7. Charlotte
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman Norman
North Charlotte B. B. Young John Hinson
810 E. 36th St. 714 E. 37th St.
Charlotte Charlotte
Norwood J. H. McSwain Miss Virginia Barnhart
Norwood Norwood
Oakboro E. O. Ross
Oakboro
Pageland D. E. Clark Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek G. A. Todd R. W. Summerville
Paw Creek Rt. 6, Charlotte
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead
Philadelphia W. M. Junker Clifford McLean
Rt. 1, Charlotte Rt. 1, Charlotte
Pineville W. A. Rogers Robert C Hair
Pineville Pineville ^
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick J. L. Fesperman, Sr.
1315 Matheson Ave. 3108 Monroe Road
Charlotte Charlotte
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville Pineville
Providence F. B. Kuykendal ■ Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews Waxhaw
Ramah Jno. G. Caldwell C. D. Bradford
Rt. 1, Huntersville Rt. 1, Huntersville
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Roberdell W. T. Wicker W. C Wicker
Roberdell Roberdell
Robinson Perry C. Hood Howard Brawley
Rt. 1, Harrisburg Rt. 8, Charlotte
Rockingham J. D. Cameron Daniel L. Wicker
Rockingham Rockingham
Rourk J. C. Watson J. E. Lovin
Rt. 3, Rockingham Rt. 3, Rockingham
St. Andrews B. R. Howell A. A. Clark
220 Bacon Ave. Rt. 5, Charlotte
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside Frank R. Freeman
1801 The Plaza 719 Central Avenue
Charlotte Charlotte
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PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Salem George Timmons Mrs. L. T. Gill
Rt. 1, Marshville Box 197
Pageland, S. C.
Selwyn Avenue ....B. S. Gray Dr. W. P. Weeks
3012 Selwyn Ave. 2217 Picardy Place
Charlotte Charlotte
Sharon H. B. Hunter Chas. Hunter
Rt. 2, Charlotte Rt. 2, Charlotte
Siler Avery Plyler Carr Price
Rt. 2, Waxhav^A Rt. 5, Monroe
Six Mile Creek G. Ernest Howey W. H. Howey, Jr.
Lancaster, S. C. Fort Mill, S. C.
Stanfield
Steele Creek R. A. Grier Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte Rt. 3, Charlotte
Stephenson .%.. Frank Kimbrel
Indian Trail *
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson Z. V. Kiser
1324 Biltmore Drive Rt. 7, Charlotte
Charlotte
Tabernacle F. C. Efird C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville Rt. 2, Marshville
Tenth Avenue L. S. Boyd A. Reece Pegram
312 W. 9th St. 2049 Greenway Ave.
Charlotte Charlotte
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey E. G. Davis
322 Hovis Circle 510 Hovis Circle
Charlotte Charlotte
Troy C. N. Eckerson C. W. Safrit
Troy Troy
Turner T- C. Richardson D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe Rt. 5, Monroe
Unionville J. Fred Medlin Paul E. Griffin
Rt. 2, Monroe Rt. 2, Monroe
Wadesboro C. A. Bland Mrs. Chase Baughn
West Avenue West Wade Street
Wadesboro Wadesboro
Walkersville S. H. McCain H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet W. R. Steele
Waxhaw Waxhaw
West Avenue R. L. Smith Richard Wilkinson
2339 Morton St. 513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte Charlotte
Westminster J. E. McCachren G. D. Aitken
432 Lexington Ave. 124 S. Church St.
Charlotte Charlotte
Williams Memorial T. I. Hutchison E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9. Charlotte Rt. 9. Charlotte
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce St. 508 Spruce St. -
Charlotte Charlotte
The One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Stated Session
of Mecklenburg Presbytery
Paw Creek Church, July 14, 1942.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Fifty-Seventh Stated Session in the Paw Creek Presbyterian
Church at 10:00 A. M. The opening prayer was offered by Rev.
A. A. Walker.
The retiring Moderator, Rev. Jas. A. Jones, preached a ser-
mon from the text, Mark 9:49,50. The court was constituted
with prayer by Rev. C. M. Boyd.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled or
were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. M. Walker, Q. N.
Huneycutt, A. A. Walker, C. C. Beam, W. H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan,
B. F. Yandell, A. L. McDuffie, C. R. Nisbet, W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor,
M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd,
A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, L. T. Gill, T. B. Anderson, D. K. Snyder, J. A.
Redhead, Jr., W. C. Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin, C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith,
H. B. Blakely, J. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A. J. Warner, W. R. Buhler,
A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlister, N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts,
J. W. Stewart, Jr., W. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, P. P. Thrower, J. L.
Griggs, R. F. Boyd. — 45.
Ruling Elders: W. D. Stanford, Amity; J. W. Alexander, Banks; E. B.
Clarke, Caldwell Memorial; J. O. Neely, Central Steele Creek; H. C.
Alexander, Charlotte First; H. J. Spencer, Charlotte Second; R. L. Willis,
Cooks Memorial; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail;
W. S. Monteith, Mallard Creek; S. M. Alexander, McGee; W. A. Hender-
son, Monroe First; Whiteford Smith, Myers Park; J. M. Russell, Newell;
H. H. Houston, Pageland ; G. A. Todd, Paw Creek; J. P. Flow, Phila-
delphia; R. B. Johnston, Pineville ; J. W. Dewese, Ramah ; R. W. Black-
welder, St. Andrews; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; B. J. Shore, Selwyn Avenue;
J. W. Sullivan, Sharon; I. W. Keels, Siler ; G. S. Cook, Steele Creek;
J. R. Abernathy, Sugaw Creek; J. M. Davenport, Tenth Avenue; E. L.
Wingate, Thomasboro; J. V. Mullis, Unionville ; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro;
C. S. Massey, Waxhaw; C. L. McCain, Walkersville ; W. P. Summerville,
West Avenue ; J. M. Dunlop, Westminster. — 34.
History of Paw Creek Church — The history of Paw Creek
Church was read by Rev. C. H. Rowan. It was adopted for print-
ing in the Minutes of Presbytery and is as follows :
About a half mile south of this building is a small stream flowing in
a southwesterly direction toward the Catawba River into which it empties.
The name of this stream is Paw Creek, so named no doubt by the
Indians, from the large number of papaw trees growing on its banks.
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From this Papaw Creek the neighborhood took its name. When our fore-
fathers received authority from Concord Presbytery to organize them-
selves into a Presbyterian Church, it was natural that they should desire
this same name.
In the pastorate of the Rev. S. C. Pharr, D.D., on December 28, 1865,
the name was changed by vote of the congregation from Paw Creek to
Caldwell, in memory of the Rev. Samuel C. Caldwell, first pastor of the
church. It was done by a majority of the congregation present. It is not
stated that Presbytery was asked to make the change. The name Caldwell
uniformly appears in the Sessional records, and no criticism made by the
Presbytery; so we suppose the name was changed according to law. The
name, however, was a misfit and was changed back to Paw Creek at the
fall meeting of Mecklenburg Presbytery in 1882.
The original territory of Paw Creek extended from the Catawba River
on the west to Chadwick Mill on the east, and was bounded on the north
by Hopewell and on the south by Steele Creek. Within these bounds, or
on their borders, are many other churches at the present time which drew
from Paw Creek at their organization. They are as follows : Moore's
Chapel Methodist, Mulberry Presbyterian, Pleasant Grove Methodist,
Cook's Memorial Presbyterian, McGee Presbyterian, Thomasboro Pres-
byterian, and Homestead Methodist. In addition Paw Creek gave her
Negro membership in the organization of Woodland Presbyterian Church,
and perhaps also to Morning Star Methodist Church, these latter two
being Negro churches. Within the original bounds of Paw Creek, aTe also
the following churches: Chadwick Methodist, Chadwick Baptist, Thrift
Methodist, Thrift Baptist, and Thomasboro Baptist. Paw Creek has also
helped enrich the life of the Presbyterian, A. R. P., Methodist and other
churches of Charlotte and Mt. Holly through her gift of members.
The early official records of the church have been lost, and the only
records of available information concerning the early days of Paw Creek
are two brief historical sketches. One by an unknown author, and another
by Mr. T. T. Johnston, an elder in the church. This sketch was dictated
by Mr. Johnston in his eighty-ninth year.
The writer of the older sketch says : "In spring of 1807 the people
of this vicinity, desirous of having the gospel preached to them, and
being remote from other churches, thought of erecting a place of public
worship in their own neighborhood. Accordingly for this purpose, a meet-
ing was held at the house of John Hipp, when it was unanimously re-
solved to send a petition to Presbytery to this effect."
This writer says the petition was opposed bv the Presbytery, which
convened at Centre Church in Iredell County, and that nothing decidedly
was done until the autumn of 1810 when, after much opposition, it was
received as a vacancy. ,
Mr. T. T. Johnston, born in 1790, says the church was organized in
1809. but was not enrolled by the Presbytery until 1810. The late Rev.
R. Z. Johnston, who was an accurate compiler of historical data, gives the
date of organization as 1809.
The church has during her history erected three church buildings. In
1809 the people erected a small log structure which served until 1824. In
the autumn of 1824. the people decided to build a new structure. TBis was
a large frame building, which was dedicated in the autumn of 1826. In the
sumrner of 1881, known as the drv year, the congregation undertook the
erection of a third house of worship. The work was not completed that
summer, and the walls were injured to such an extent during the winter
following that it was necessary to tear them down. The work was begun
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afresh, however, and on the last Sunday in March 1882 the pastor, Rev.
G. L. Cook, preached the first sermon in the new brick church, which
stood south of the site of the two former buildings. Jn 1927 work was
begun on an addition to this brick church. This addition consisted of the
Sunday School Building and a portico to the front of the church. This
work was completed in 1928 at a cost of $14,000.00. At the completion
of this work there was a debt of $6,000.00 on the church. The congregation
finished the paying of this debt in 1939 ; and Rev;. C. G. Lynch, a former
pastor, preached the dedication sermon on Easter Sunday 1939.
The following sons' of this church have served in the gospel ministry :
John Hays Johnston, after taking two years in Davidson College and two
years in Union Seminary, preached a few months, perhaps a year, and then
gave up the ministry; Rev. S. L. Cathey, 1898 — present; Rev. L. C. Camp-
bell, 1916-1927 (Rev. Mr. Campbell died in 1927) ; Rev. C. M. Campbell,
1918-present ; Rev. W. L. Baker, 1921-present ; Rev. T. B. Hoover, Jr.,
1939-present.
The following is a roll of the pastors of the church : Rev. Samuel
C. Caldwell, 1809-1819; Rev. John Williamson, 1819-1842; Rev. H. B. Cun-
ningham, D.D., 1843-1858; Rev. Robert Burwell, 1858-1864; Rev. S. C. Pharr,
D.D., 1864-1869; Rev. James S. Barr, 1869-1872; Rev. Mr. Query, about 6
months; Rev. R. H. Chapman, D.D., 1874-1877; Rev. Geo. L. Cook, 1877-
1888; Rev. J. J. Kennedv, 1889-1892; Rev. W. C. C. Foster, 1893-1896; Rev.
J. S. Shaw, 1896-1899; Rev. Geo. L. Cook, 1899-1906; Mr. Harrison, S. S.,
four months; Rev. J. E. Berryhill, 1907-1913; Rev. C. G. Lynch, 1913-1918;
Rev. C. H. Rowan, 1918-1924; Rev. R. P. Walker, D.D., 1924-1926; Rev.
C. H. Rowan, 1926-present.
Election of Moderator — Rev. A. L. McDuffie, who was nom-
inated at the Spring- Stated Session, was elected to serve as
Moderator at this meeting- of Presbytery.
Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. C. H. Rowan
presented the report of the Committee on Arrangements, which
was adopted and is as follows :
Take recess at 12:30, lunch served at 12:45, reconvene at 1:45; follow
the docket except (1) a special order giving Rev. R. H. Stone three minutes
following the reading of the communications to present the Soldier Work,
(2) a special order of 30 minutes, 11 :30 to 12:00 to hear Rev. E. E. Gillespie
in the interest of the Emergency Home Mission Advance.
Standing Committees — The Moderator appointed the fol-
lowing standing committees :
Arrangements: Rev. C. H. Rowan and Mr. G. A. Todd.
Bills and Overtures: Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev. A. A. Walker, Rev. R. H.
Stone, and Mr. C. A. Bland.
Judicial: Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. J. M. Walker, and Mr. E. B. Clarke.
Records of Presbytery: Rev. C. R. Nisbet, Rev. A. W. Shaw, Rev. A.
Julian Warner, and Mr. H. C. Alexander.
Resolutions: Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., and Mr.
H. J. Spencer.
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Absences Excused — The following members were excused
from attendance on this meeting of Presbytery: Rev. W. W.
Akers, Rev. W. A. Nicholson, and Rev. J. W. Stork.
Overture Received — An overture from the Caldwell Memorial
Church, concerning a request to the President of the United
States for the appointment of a day of prayer, was received and
referred to the standing committee on bills and overtures.
Amay James Church Organized — Rev. C. H. Rowan, chair-
man of the commission, reported the organization of the Amay
James Presbyterian Church. The report was received and ad-
mitted to the record and the church Avas enrolled as a constituent
of Mecklenburg Presbytery. The report of the commission
is as follows:
Charlotte, N. C, July 5, 1942.
The Home Mission Committee met as a Commission at the Amay James
Mission at 4 P. M. charged with the organization of the Mission as a
Presbyterian Church to become a member of Mecklenburg Presbytery,
The Commission organized with Rev. C. H. Rowan as Chairman and Rev.
J. W. Stewart, Jr., as Clerk.
The members of the Commission present are, Ministers : C. H. Rowan,
Chairman, J. C. Grier, M. B. Prince, Jr., J. E. Mcjunkin, J. M. Walker^
J. W. Stewart and R. H. Stone; Ruling Elders: W. H. Belk, M. B. Speir,
W. R. Garrison, and W. E. Price.
Chairman Rowan presided over the worship service. Rev. J. E. Mc-
junkin preached the sermon, using as his text Matt. 16:13-18.
The Commission received the following as members of the church by
restatement of faith : Clyde Bryant, Mrs. Frances Bryant, Mrs. Amay
James, A. T. James, B. R. James, Mrs. L. M. McCullough, Pauline Mc-
Cullough, Lillie Rose McCullough, Mrs. Lois Neal, Ross Reid, Mrs. Sarah
Reid, Julia Reid, Ella Reid, Naomi Reid, Mrs. Arthur Springs, Ethel
Sims, Estelle Truesdale, Mary Truesdale. The following were received upon
profession of faith, pending baptism to be administered at a convenient
date : John Ross McCullough, Adolphus Reid, Jr. The charter membership
roll is to be held open through July.
These persons entered into the covenant required by the Book of
Church Order, Chapter 6, Paragraph 262, at the organization of a church.
The Chairman declared the church duly organized.
The congregation voted to proceed with the election of officers and
the following were duly elected, examined, ordained by the laying on of
hands, and installed: Ruling Elders, A. T. James and Ross Reid; Deacons,
B. R. James and Clyde Bryant.
A charge was given Jhe congregation, with special attention to the
newlv elected officers, by Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr.
The congregation voted to name the church "The Amay James Pres-
byterian Church."
The Commission aopointed J. Wells Carr as Moderator of the Session
until the next Stated Meeting of Presbyterv.
The minutes were read and approved. The Commission was adjourned
and the benediction pronounced by Chairman Rowan.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Clerk.
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Home Mission Emergency Campaign — Rev. E. E. Gillespie,
Superintendent of Home Missions for the Synod of North Caro-
lina, addressed the Presbytery in the interest of the General
Assembly's Home Mission Committee's plan for raising $250,000
per year for five years in a special campaign beginning this
fall. Presbytery expressed its appreciation for this address and
endorsed the campaign. The apportionment of $19,000 for Meck-
lenburg Presbytery was accepted. The apportioning of this
amount among the individual churches of Presbytery was placed
in the hands of the Stewardship Committee. The promotion of
this campaign was left in the hands of Pres1:)ytery's Executive
Committee of Home Missions.
Reports of Commissioners to the General Assembly — The
following Commissioners to the General Asseml^ly reported
their attendance: Rev. W. G. Thomas, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev.
Jas. A. Jones, Rev. D. K. Snyder, Rev. A. J. Warner, and Ruling
Elder Peter S. Gilchrist. The reports were accepted and the
diligence of the Commissioners was commended.
Report of Committee on Sabbath Observance — Rev. A. W.
Shaw submitted the report of the Committee on Sabbath Ob-
servance, which was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Sabbath Observance would submit the following
report :
The Psalmist once sang the sad lament : 'Tf the foundations be de-
stroyed, what can the righteous do?" and we can repeat this refrain with
reference to Sabbath Observance,
The Lord's Day has ever been recognized as one of the corner stones
which supports the temple of Christianity and today Satan is trying to
undermine this foundation that he may hinder the progress of the gospel
by counteracting the spiritual influences which flow forth from the Holy
Day, with his sinful suggestions of expediences.
It is not our purpose to pose as carping critics of our fellowmen but
facing facts, from information and observation, forces a candid confession
that the Sabbath is fast becoming a day of recreation, of business transac-
tions, and of social functions regardless of the words of Almighty God;
"Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy."
We call attention to the desecration of the Lord's Day by our gov-
ernment, under the imperative of war production, causing numerous in-
dustries throughout our land to work continuously for seven days, thus
depriving their operatives of the spiritual values of the Sabbath.
We regret the increasing use of Sunday afternoons and evenings for
the openings of places of amusement in towns and cities for the enter-
tainment of our noble men in the service. It is a sad commentary on the
religious life of our soldiers that Australia gradually relaxed the restrictions
against Sunday recreations after the arrival of the American Expeditionary
Force. i
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We also note with concern that many church members have shortened
the Sabbath from twenty-four hours to only one, this being the hour
of morning worship, the remaining twenty-three hours are used for per-
sonal profit or pleasure.
In view of the foregoing facts, we would make the following recom-
mendations :
1. That all ministers, officers and members set a good example of
reverence for and observance of the Lord's Day for the full twenty-
four hours.
2. That the use of the Sabbath for recreation, business, or enter-
tainment be not only deplored but definitely disapproved.
3. That all ministers be urged to preach a special sermon on "The
Holiness of the Sabbath."
Respectfully submitted,
A. W. SHAW
C. N. MORRISON
Evangelism — Rev. Jas. A. Jones offered a resolution con-
cerning the work of evangelism, which was adopted and is as
follows :
In view of the action of the General Assembly of 1942 concerning the
work of the Permanent Committee on Evangelism, Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery obligates itself to contribute $500.00 for this year to the Assembly's
Committee on Evangelism ; and the Presbytery's Committee on Evangelism
is instructed to devise such means as necessary to secure these funds,
raise them and forward them to the Assembly's Permanent Committee.
Christian Education Movement — Rev. J. M. Walker made an
informal report for the Committee on the Christian Education
Movement. He urged the churches of Presbytery to give loyal
support' to our schools and colleges when the campaign for funds
is launched. The report was received as information.
Recess — Presbytery took recess for lunch at 12:30 P. M.
after prayer by Rev. J. M. Walker.
AFTERNOON SESSION
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Presbytery re-convened at 1 :45 P. M. and was opened with
prayer by Rev. C. H. Rowan.
Report on Bills and Overtures — Rev. Jas. A. Jones presented
the report of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, which was
adopted and is as follows :
Your Standing Committee on Bills and Overtures submits the follow-
ing report: One matter has been referred to us for action, an over-
ture from the Session of the Caldwell Memorial Church, which is as
follows : Whereas, our country is in the midst of war more universal and
terrible than the w^orld has ever experienced; and
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Whereas, it is our conviction that the Allies are fighting on the side
of the Lord, and that the Axis forces are determined to do away with
Christianity; therefore,
Be It Resolved, that we overture the Presbytery of Mecklenburg in
session at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, July 14, 1942, to petition the
President of the United States to issue a Proclamation calling upon the
Christian people of the United States to assemble in their houses of
worship once a month to pray Almighty God to send victory to our
armed forces in the present struggle, and to establish peace following the
war, a peace established in justice and righteousness.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. R. NISBET, Moderator.
R. B. COLLINS, Clerk of Session.
Your Committee heartily agrees with the obvious intention of the
communication, which is to emphasize again the need of prayer by and
for our nation. In view of actions recently taken by the Assembly and
other courts of our Church concerning the petitioning of the President
to call our people to seasons of prayer, we suggest that the overture be
answered as follows :
The Stated Clerk of the Presbytery is instructed to communicate
to the President of the United States our petition that he shall call our
whole nation to prayer and repentance before God, beseeching Him
to speed the day of His peace and righteousness.
JAS. A. JONES.
C. A. BLAND
A. A. WALKER
R. H. STONE
Advisory Coininittee'— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., sub-
mitted a report for the Advisory Committee to the Executive
Secretary, urging^ all churches of the Presbytery to pay the
amounts apportioned to them for Home Missions, and recom-
mending that the official title of Presbytery's Executive Secre-
tary be changed to the General Secretary of Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery. The report with its recommendation was adopted.
Young People's Conferences — Rev. W. G. Thomas gave a
brief report on the Pioneer and Senior Conferences recently held
at Cheraw, S. C. The report was received as information, and
Mr. Thomas was given a vote of thanks for his fine work in
connection with these conferences.
Christian Education — Rev. W. H. Johnston submitted the
report of the Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief. The report was adopted and is as follows :
We now have seventeen candidates for the ministry on our roll:
Harry Franklin Barnett, William Howard Boyd, Jack Delmar Fesperman,
Paul Brown Fry, Edgar Cephus Goodwin, Andrew Ausker Hill, Carl Gordon
Howie, James Harold Knox, Samuel Jefferson McElroy, Joseph Hamilton
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McLesk.v, Jack Thomas Moore, Oren Moore. Jr., John Chester Morrison,
Edward Henderson Overcash, Scott McNair Poole, Frederick Clyde Pratt,
Homer Ashley Spencer.
There are two candidates for medical missions : John Knox Wilson,
Robert Manton Wilson, Jr.
We have one woman under our care at the Assembly's Training School :
Mary Elizabeth Rea.
We have licensed two of our candidates durino- the past year and have
dismissed them to other Presbyteries : Alfred Lyon Bixler to St. John's
Presbytery and Chalmers Utley Hatch to Fort Worth Presbytery.
We have transferred two of our candidates to the care of other
Presbyteries : Charles Richman Bixler to Kings Mountain and William
Monroe Wicker to Wilmington.
Thirteen of these candidates received financial aid from the Assembly's
Executive Committee of Christian Education in the sum of $1004. Four
candidates received aid from the Alexander Fund in the sum of $175.
We regret to report that five of our candidates have discontinued their
preparation for the ministry without communicating to Presbytery any
expression of their purpose for the future : Paul Brown Fry, Andrew
Ausker Hill, James Harold Knox, Samuel Jefiferson McElroy, John Chester
Morrison.
There are six retired ministers on our roll : Rev. W. B. S. Chandler,
Rev. W. C. C. Foster. Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine, Rev. M. E. Peabody, Rev.
L. H. Query, Rev. W. C. Underwood, who have received, aid from the
Ministerial Relief Fund in the sum of $2,885.
There are seven widows on the roll : Mrs. Isabel Sterrett Anderson,
Mrs. Joseph Edgar Berryhill, Mrs. Reilma Sanders Caldwell, Mrs. Elinor
Smith Caligan, Mrs. Allie Walker Cochran, Mrs. Mary Bills Gurney, Mrs.
Mary Torrance Moore, who have received aid in the sum of $1,560.
We have one orphan. Miss Elise Hardin, who has received $156.
The amounts received bv those under the care of our Presbytery are :
Christian Education $1,004, Ministerial Relief $4,601, total $5,605.
The churches and other organizations of Mecklenburg Presbytery
have sent contributions to the Executive Committee of Christian Education
and Ministerial Relief totaling $8,417.95, showincr an excess of $2,812.95
in contributions over the benefits received from the Executive Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSON, Chairman.
A resolution was offered and adopted directing- the Chairman
of Presbytery's Committee on Christian Education to write each
candidate under our care asking definitely that the}- state their
purpose relative to continuing imder care of Presbyterv as
candidates for the gospel ministry.
Religious Education — Rev. R. A. Young presented the report
of Presbytery's Executive Committee of Religious Education.
In connection with his report Dr. Young presented Dr. E. D.
Grant of the Assembly's Executive Committee of Religious
Education, who spoke most interestingly of the United Religious
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Education Advance. A rising vote of thanks was given Dr. Grant
for his splendid address. After a season of prayer in behalf of
the Religious Education Advance, the report of the committee
was adopted and is as follows :
As to organization, the following have been appointed Chairmen of the
several sub-committees :
Leadership Training Dr. R. H. Lafferty
Sunday School Extension Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt
Adult Education Rev. N. R. McGeachy
Young Peoples' Work Rev. W. G. Thomas
Children's Work Rev. R. H. Stone
Bible in Public Schools Rev. A. J. Warner
As to activities, your committee has endeavored to respond to every
request from every pastor, congregation, Sunday School and Young People's
organization. A Leadership Training School was held in the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, last October 13-18 with an attendance
of 312 and certificates granted to 102. A Religious Education Conference
was held, also, in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, on April
12th. About 30 of our congregations were represented. Under the leader-
ship of Rev. R. H. Stone three Bible School Institutes were held with 75
in attendance. Already during this vacation period 65 Bible Schools have
been held and other congregations are expected to hold school. Under
the direction of Rev. W. G. Thomas both Pioneer camp and Senior
Young Peoples' conference have been held with 154 in attendance at the
camp and 149 at the conference. In addition, letters and much material in
the form of pamphlets have gone into the hands of pastors, superintendents,
secretaries of Religious Education and other interested workers both
from your Chairman, your General Secretary, Rev. R. H. Stone, and the
Assembly's Executive Committee of Religious Education. For direction
and blessing in all these activities we give grateful thanks unto God whom
we acknowledge to be our sufficient Strength and infallible Teacher.
Your Committee wishes to declare itself in full sympathy with the
four-year program of United Religious Education Advance as approved
by our General Assembly and being promoted by the Assembly's Executive
Committee of Religious Education. Further, your General Secretary,
Chairman, Sub-Chairmen and Committ-ee members wish to offer our
services to any group or congregation to any and every extent possible
consistent with our other duties in order to help to the fullest extent the
promotion of the program being proposed by this Religious E^ducation
Advance.
In order that this great movement of our denomination may be
adequately and energetically promoted, we respectfully offer the following
resolutions for your consideration and adoption :
1st, That this presbytery give its approval to the purposes and program
of the United Religious Education Advance.
2nd That every pastor and session appoint a Planning Committee
for the purpose of surveying the several areas of need and promoting the
suggested programs.
3rd, That the Advance material be studied by every pastor and session,
placed in the hands of all congregational leaders, that the Planning
Committee be asked to hold an emphasized meeting with all leaders of
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the several departments of activity, at which meeting the program shall
be thoroughly presented and discussed with reference to local requirements
and opportunities.
4th, That thorough preparation be made for Religious Education Week,
September 27-October 4, 1942, and that the program for the week be
followed as closely and efficiently as possible.
5th, That Leadership Training classes and Daily Vacation Bible Schools
be held in every congregation where it is possible. Also that every pastor
look into the possibility of having the Bible taught in the Public Schools
located in their field of labors.
6th, That this Presbytery devote the closing period to prayer, asking
among other petitions that the truth of God may be persuasively presented,
by the aid of the Holy Spirit, in all the areas of our labor, and that
we may have the privilege of witnessing the prevailing power of the
Truth making men free here and everywhere.
7th, That this Presbytery give a rising vote of thanks to Dr. Edward
D. Grant for the heart-searching and challenging message just delivered
to us.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman.
Change of Standing Rule— A resolution was offered pro-
viding- for a change in the pay of the Permanent Clerk and the
Assistant Clerk from fifteen dollars to twenty dollars per year,
to be paid, five dollars for each of the four stated meetings.
This resolution was placed on the docket for action at the next
stated meeting, October 20, 1942.
Reception of a Licentiate — Mr. Dana C. Waters, a licentiate
of Atlanta Presbytery, presented his certificate of dismissal and
transfer to our Presbytery. He was received and Presbytery
proceeded to his examination for ordination. The examination
in all academic subjects was dispensed with in view of the
fact that he came as a licentiate under the "extraordinary
clause," because he had not had a formal college education. All
the other examinations required by the Book of Church Order
in such cases were sustained as satisfactory. Mr. Waters
preached a sermon on the subject, "Thoroughness In Christian
Living," which was sustained as satisfactory part of trial.
The following commission was appointed to complete the
ordination of Mr. Waters and install him as pastor of the Oak-
boro and Locust Churches on July 29, 1942 at 8:30 P. M. :
Rev. J. L. Griggs, Chairman, to preside, preach the sermon and
propound the constitutional questions ; Rev. Roy E. Watts to charge
the congregation; ,Rev. R. H. Stone to charge the pastor; Rev. T. F.
Huneycutt, alternate to any of the ministers ; "Ruling Elders J. A. Little
and H. P. Efird.
Calls from the Oakboro and Locust Churches for the pastoral
services of Mr. Waters were presented to Presbytery with the
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approval of the Commission on the Minister and His Work and
were referred to the commission appointed to conclude the
matter.
Reception of a Minister — Rev. Robert Turner presented a
certificate of membership and transfer from Concord Presby-
tery and applied for admission into the membership of our Pres-
bytery. After the usual examinations, which were sustained as
satisfactory, he was enrolled as a member of Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery upon signing the obligations required of its ministers by
the Presbytery.
A call from the Monroe First Church for the pastoral services
of Rev. Robert Turner was approved to the Presbytery by the
Commission on the Minister and His Work and was placed in
his hands. He signified his purpose to accept the call and the
following commission was appointed to install him in the Monroe
pastorate on the first Sunday in September, 1942:
Rev. Neill R. McGeachy to preside and propound the constitutional
questions, Rev. Jas. A. Jones to preach the sermon, Rev. H. B. Blakely
to charge the congregation, Ruling Elder W. E. Price' to charge the
pastor; alternates, Rev. R. H. Stone and Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson.
Records of Presbytery — Rev. Charles R. Nisbet presented the
report of the Standing Committee on Records of Presbytery,
which was adopted and is as follows :
We have had submitted to us the following records : Minutes of 155th
Stated Session, Huntersville Church, January 20. 1942; Called Meeting.
Charlotte First Church, March 10, 1942; 156th Stated Session, Myers
Park Church, April 21, 1942; Adjourned Meeting, Charlotte First Church,
May 14, 1942.
Your committee has not had time to read carefully all this material,
but from a hurried examination we are struck with the neatness and clarity
of the record as made by the Stated Clerk and would recommend that
Presbytery commend our clerks for the efficiency of their work.
We would further recommend that the Stated Clerk include in the
printed minutes a list of Clerks of Session and Church Treasurers.
We would further recommend the adoption of the printed minutes as
the official record of the Presbytery.
CHARLES R. NISBET, Chairman
H. C. ALEXANDER.
A. JULIAN WARNER.
Commission on the Minister and His Work — Mr. H. J.
Spencer presented the report of the Commission on the Minister
and His Work, which was adopted and is as follows:
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at Paw Creek Church, oif Tuesday,
July 14th, 1942.
Since the last regular meeting of Presbytery your Commission on
The Minister and His Work has held four meetings. The Commission as
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constituted at present consists of Dr. Wm. H. Frazer, Chairman, Dr.
Charles R. Nisbet, Dr. John A. Redhead, Jr., J. W,m. Thomson, Rufus
A. Grier and H. J. Spencer, Secretary.
Calls of Locust and Oakboro Churches for the pastoral services of Mr.
Dana Waters, a graduate of Columbia Seminary, have been received, found
in order and are herewith presented to Presbytery.
Approval has been given to Monroe Church of the call to Rev. Robert
Turner of Concord Presbytery. This call has been issued and is approved
and is nov^ submitted.
Approval has been given Selwyn Avenue Church of their employment
of Dr. J. M. Gettys as Stated Supply for another six months period, until
the January meeting of Presbytery. The Commission expresses its earnest
hope that this church may secure a Pastor by that time.
This Commission has had special oversight of and interest in Common-
wealth Church. This church is still under the original -jurisdiction of the
Commission. At the request of the Commission, Rev. R. H. Stone has
been preaching there each Sunday or securing a substitute minister when
he cannot be there himself. A Committee from Commonwealth Church
has been actively engaged in seeking a Pastor and the Commission has
held one meeting with that Committee.
Our Minute Book is herewith submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
Installation of Pastor — Rev. R. H. Stone presented the report
of the commission appointed to install Rev. W. T. Smith as,
pastor of Newell and Nevin churches. The report was admitted
to record and is as follows :
The following members of the commission appointed to install Rev.
W. T. Smith at Newell and Nevin Presbyterian Churches on May 3, 1942,
met during the service at Newell after a sermon had been preached by
Rev. R. H. Stone : Rev. W. B. Neill, Chairman, Rev. R. H. Stone and
Ruling Elder Thomas M. Glasgow, who opened the meeting with prayer.
Rev. R. H. Stone was chosen to be clerk of the commission. Rev. W. B.
Neill presided over the worship service and then over the installation
service. He propounded the constitutional questions and gave the charge
to the pastor. Mr. Glasgow delivered the charge to the congregation.
The members of the church came forward and welcomed their new pastor.
After the benediction the commission reviewed and approved its minutes.
The meeting was closed with prayer.
The commission reconvened in the Nevin Presbyterian Church at
4:30 P. M. and was opened with prayer. The following were present:
Rev. M. B. Prince, Rev. Joseph L. Griggs and Ruling Elder Thomas M.
Glasgow. After the worship service Mr. Griggs preached on the subject,
"Builders With God." Rev. M. B. Prince presided and propounded the
constitutional questions. Rev. W. T. Smith was declared pastor of the
church. The charge to the pastor was given by Rev. M. B. Prince. The
charge to the congregation was given by Ruling Elder T. M. Glasgow.
The service was closed with the benediction by the new pastor. The
commission met in one of the Sunday School rooms, approved its minutes
and was closed with prayer by Mr. T. M. Glasgow.
W. B. NEILL, Chairman.
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Resolution of Thanks — Rev. R. A. Youn^ presented the report
of the Standing Committee on Resolutions, which was adopted
and is as follows :
The Mecklenburg Presbytery meeting in its 157th Stated Session at
Paw Creek Church on July 14, 1942 expresses to the minister, officers and
members of this church its grateful appreciation for the gracious hospi-
tality extended on this happy occasion. We pray God's richest blessing
upon you all.
R. A. YOUNG
J. A. REDHEAD, JR.
H. J. SPENCER.
Report on Citation — Rev. W. H. Johnston reported that in
obedience to Presbytery's order Rev. H. C. Carmichael and the
Bethlehem and Midland churches had been cited to appear be-
fore Presbytery and show cause why the pastoral relationship
once existing between them should not he declared dissolved.
Both the minister and the churches agreed that as a matter
of fact the pastoral relationship had long ago ceased to exist
and that there could be no reasonable objection to the formal
declaration of that dissolution. Presbytery therefore declared the
said pastoral relationship dissolved as of March 31, 1937.
Place of Next Meeting — The Moderator and the Stated Clerk
were authorized to determine the place of meeting for the next
Stated Session of Presbytery,
Nomination of Moderator — Ruling Elder W. Reid Garrison
of the Sugaw Creek Church was nominated for Moderator of
the next Stated Meeting of Presbytery.
Session of Amay James Church — On motion of Rev. C. H.
Rowan Presbytery appointed Rev. Jawells Carr to act as Mod-
erator of the Session of the Amay James Church until the next
meeting of Presbytery.
Adoption of Minutes — The minutes of this session of Presby-
tery were read and adopted.
Adjournment — After the closing prayer ofifered by Rev. R. H.
Stone, Presbyterv adjourned to meet in the next Stated Session
at 10:00 A. M., on October 20, 1942.
A. L. McDUFFIE, Moderator.
B. F. YANDELL, Acting Permanent Clerk.
A. JULIAN WARNER, Acting Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
Called Meeting of Mecklenburg Presbytery
^ Queens College, Charlotte, N. C.
September 9, 1942.
By permission of the Synod of North Carolina the Presby-
tery of Mecklenburg- was called to meet at 5 :00 P. M., Wednes-
day, September 9. 1942, to receive a candidate for the ministry.
Rev. C. D. Whiteley, the last moderator present, called the
court to order. The opening prayer was offered by Rev. Q. N.
Huneycutt.
The Roll — ^The following were present and were enrolled or
were enrolled during the session :
Ministers: C. D. Whiteley, W. H. Johnston, J. W. Stork, J. M. Walker,
Q. N. Huneycutt, M. B. Prince, Jr., Holmes Rolston, Robert Turner, B. F.
Yandell, W. B. Neill, C. M. Boyd, F. R. McAlister, C. N. Morrison, P. P.
Thrower, W. A. Alexander, W. I. Howell, W. W. Akers, A. J. Warner,
H. L. Reaves, C. H. Rowan, J. C. Grier, L. T. Gill, Dana Waters, J. L.
Griggs, J. A. Redhead, Jr., C. R. Blain, J. S. Sibley, J. L. Russell, Jas.
A. Jones, N. R. McGeachy, E. V. Wiley, W. A. Brown, R. A. Young, R. H.
Stone, J. G. Garth, M. R. Gibson.— 36.
Ruling Elders: G. M. Rose, Charlotte First; C. S. Massey, Waxhaw ;
W. A. Henderson, Monroe First; J. D. Woodside, St. Paul. — 4.
Mr. Olin Marsh Whitener, a mem1:)er of the Monroe First
Church, presented himself as an applicant to be received under
the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the gospel ministry.
Presbytery's Permanent Committee on Christian Education was
not ready to make its report on the application, and Presbytery
adjourned to meet immediately after lunch Thursday.
The serious illness of Rev. S. B. McLean was reported to
Presbytery; and the closing prayer, led by Rev. C. H. Rowan,
offered special petition for his recovery.
Thursday,
September 10, 1942.
Presbytery met at 1 :30 P. M. and was called to order by
Rev. E. V. Wiley, the last moderator present. The opening prayer
was offered by Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
The Committee on Christian Education presented Mr. Olin
Marsh Whitener with the approval of his credentials and the
recommendation that he be examined with a view to his being
received imder the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the
ministrv.
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The examination on experimental religion and motives for
seeking the ministry was sustained as satisfactory. He was
received as a candidate under the extraordinary clause, because
he had not completed his college education, and Columbia Theo-
logical Seminary was requested to receive him as such. He was
also commended to the Assembly's Executive Committee of
Christian Education for a loan, if needed.
' The constitutional questions were propounded by the mod-
erator and answered satisfactorily by Mr. Whitener. The charge
was given by the moderator, who also led the prayer; and Mr.
Whitener was enrolled as one of our candidates for the ministry.
The minutes for this session were read and adopted.
Presbytery adjourned with prayer led by Rev. W. A.
Alexander.
E. V. WILEY, Moderator.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
The One Hundred Fifty-Eighth Stated Session
of Mecklenburg Presbytery
Mallard Creek Church
October 20, 1942
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg- met in its One Hundred
Fifty-eighth Stated Session in the Mallard Creek Presbyterian
Church at 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, October 20, 1942, and was
called to order by the Moderator, Rev. A. L. McDuffie. The
opening prayer was offered by Rev. Neill R. McGeachy ; after
which the Moderator preached a sermon from the text. T Thessa-
lonians 4:13.
The Communion of the Lord's Suj^per was administered by
Rev. Neill R. McGeachy and Rev. Holmes Rolston, who were
assisted by a group of Ruling Elders selected by the pastor of
the host church.
The history of Mallard Creek Church was read by Mrs. W.
T. Alexander and was received as information.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled
or were enrolled during the meeting :
Ministers: Geo. P. Stevens, J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. M. Walker,
W. C. Underwood, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, T. F. Huneycutt, C. C.
Beam, W. H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, A. L. McDuffie, C. R.
Nisbet, J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T. Tavlor, W. W. Akers, M. B.
Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, C.
M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, T. B. Anderson, D. K.
Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr., J. E. Mcjunkin, C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith,
Jas. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A. J. Warner, J. L. Russell, W. R. Buhler,
Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. . McAlister, N. R. McGeachy, R. H.
Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Wm. A. Brown, P. H. Gwynn,
Jr., W. A. Alexander, Paul P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes Rolston,
Robert F. Boyd, Robert Turner, Dana Waters, F. C. Debele, Jr., C. G.
McClure. — 56.
Ruling Elders: J. C. Kuck, Amity; F. L. Greenlee, Badin ; H. G. Tor-
rence. Bethel; S. J. Harris, Caldwell Aiemorial; W. B. Bradford, Charlotte
First; W. B. Hutchison, Charlotte Second; R. L. Willis, Cooks M'emorial ;
iT. M. Hartsell, Locust; C. W. Allred, Macedonia; F. A. Cochrane, Mallard
Creek; J. C. Deane. Marshville; T. N. Reid, M.D., Matthews; W. O.
Johnston, McGee; W. R. Kirkman, Monroe First; C. C. McKinnon, Mt.
Gilead; D. P. Rhyne, Mulberry; E. E. Jones, Myers Park; S. G. McLellan,
North Charlotte; F. A. Wentz, Norwood; E. O. Ross, Oakboro ; J. P.
Flowe, Philadelphia; W. A. Rogers, Pineville ; L. M. Rea, Providence;
W. C. Flowers, Robinson; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; B. J. Shore, Selwyn
Avenue; H. R. Kirkpatrick, Sharon; W. L. Byrum, Steefe Creek; R. R.
Grier, Central Steele Creek; W. Reid Garrison, Sugaw Creek; H. E.
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Garrison, Tenth Avenue; W. S. Biggers, Thomasboro ; C. A. Bland,
Wadesboro; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw ; W. A. Jamison, West Avenue; J. D.
Campbell, Westminster; W. P. Costner, Wilmore. — 37.
Visiting Brethren — The following- were introduced to Pres-
bytery and invited to sit with us as visiting- brethren :
Rev. W. L. Baker, Kings Mountain Presbytery; Rev. F. C. Debele,
Jr., Kings Mountain Presbytery; Rev. C. G. McClure, New Orleans Pres-
Ijytery. ^
Election of Moderator — Ruling Elder W. Reid Garrison, who
was nominated at the last stated session, was unanimously
elected to serve as moderator.
Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. C. N. Morrison
presented the report of the Committee on Arrangements, which
was adopted and is as follows :
1. That the printed docket be followed.
2. That Presbytery take recess for lunch at 12:45 and reconvene at
2 o'clock.
3. That the first order of the day after lunch be a popular meeting
on Orphans' Home. And that Presbytery hear Mr. Joseph B.
Johnston at that time.
4. That Naval Procurement Officer, O. Y. Kirkpatrick be given ten
minutes just before lunch to present the need for Navy Chaplains.
C. N. MORRISON, Chairman.
Appointment of Standing Committees — The Moderator ap-
pointed the following Standing Committees :
Bills and Overtures: Rev. A. L. McDuffie, Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev.
J. E. Mcjunkin, Mr. N. C. White.
Judicial: Rev. J. W. Grier, Rev. C. R. Nisbet, Rev. W. A. Alexander,
Mr. S. J. Harris.
Minutes of the General Assembly: Rev. W. G. Thomas, Rev. A. J.
Warner, Mr. H. E. Garrison.
Resolutions: Rev. N. R. McGeachy, Mr. J. C. Kuck.
Communications — The Stated Clerk read various communica-
tions: reports from schools, colleges, orphans' home, agencies
of the General Assembly and from the Stated Clerk of the Synod
in reference to actions of the recent meeting of S^aiod. These
were referred to appropriate committees of Presbytery as fol-
lows: Educational Institutions, Bible Cause, Sabbath Observance,
Religious Education, Christian Education and Ministerial Relief,
Foreign Missions, Home Missions, Stewardship, Orphans' Home,
Defense Service Council, Evangelism.
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Communication from the White House — A letter was read
from the Secretary to the President of the United States
acknowledging the receipt of a communication from the Presby-
tery containing a resolution requesting the President to call
our people to repentance and prayer for a just and righteous
peace. The letter assured of the President's appreciation and
interest in the matter. It was received as information.
Absentees Excused — Excuses for absence, upon their request,
were granted to the following: Rev. Car}- R. Blain, Rev. J. P. H,
McNatt, Rev. W. A. Nicholson, Rev. J.'W. Stork.
Permission to Increase Salary — Presbytery granted permis-
sion to the Cornelius Church to change the terms of the call to
their pastor by increasing promised salary five dollars per month,
beginning April 1, 1942.
Pastorate Dissolved — Rev. S. B. McLean requested the dis-
solution of the pastoral relationship existing between himself
and the Wilmore Church, giving as a reason the fact that his
failing health made it impossible for him to continue his pastoral
labors. The church through its representative, Ruling Elder
W. P. Costner, gave its reluctant concurrence in the request.
Many expressions of appreciation were voiced for the si)lendid
services Mr. McLean had rendered at Wilmore and to the Pres-
bytery, and many sincere regrets that the state of his health
forced him to relinquish his work. The request of pastor and
church was granted and the pastoral relationshi]:) was dissolved.
Report of Commission on the Minister and His Work — Rev.
W. H. Frazer presented the report of the Commission on the
Minister and His Work which was adopted and is as follows :
' Your Commission on the Minister and His Work report three meet-
ings since the July meeting of Presbytery.
We have cooperated with Caldwell Memorial Church and with Com-
monwealth Church in their quest for pastors, and have authorized the
calling of Rev. C. G. McClure of New Orleans Presbytery to Caldwell
Memorial and of Rev. Frederick C. Debele, Jr., of Kings Moiihtain Pres-
bytery to Commonwealth Church. These calls have been issued and placed
in our hands. We have found them in order and now submit them to
Presbytery.
Since April 3, 1942, this Commission has held Original Jurisdiction
over Commonwealth Church. At our request Rev. R. H. Stone has been
supplying the pulpit of that church and has furnished supply ministers
when he was unable to be there himself. We are deeply gratified to report
fine progress in that church and express our belief that Mr. Stone's
leadership has been exceedingly helpful. We now believe affairs in that
church to be in excellent condition ; and, now that their pastor elect is
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on the ground, we have restored jurisdiction over that church to its Session.
The Commission endorsed the call of Badin Church for the services
of Rev. D. K. Snyder.
We recommend the approval of the recommendation sent down by
the Synod of North Carolina concerning the adoption of "the, plan approved
and now in use in the Synod of Virginia as reported by the General
Assembly's Permanent Committee on the Minister and His Work, and
recorded in paragraphs a, b, c, d, and e, page 150 of General Assembly's
Minutes, 1942."
Respectfully submitted,
WM. H. FRAZER, Chairman.
H. J. SPENCER, Secretary.
Reception of Ministers — Rev. F. C. Debele presented a cer-
tificate of dismission from Kings Mountain Presbytery and Rev.
C. G. McClure presented a like certificate from New Orleans
Presbytery. The usual examinations required by the Book of
Church Order were conducted b}^ Presbytery and sustained as
satisfactory. After signing the obligations required of its min-
isters, Rev. F. C. Debele and Rev. C. G. McClure were enrolled
as members of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Calls for Pastors-^The call from the Commonwealth Church
for the pastoral services of Rev. F. C. De1)ele, having been ap-
proved by the Commission on the Minister and His Work, was
placed in his hands and accepted by him. The following com-
mission was appointed to install him as pastor of the Common-
wealth Church on October 25, 1942 at 7:30 P. M. :
Rev. C. R. Nisbet to preside and propound the Constitutional Ques-
tions ; Rev. R. F. Boyd to preach the sermon ; Mr. H. J. Spencer to charge
the pastor; Rev. Jas. A. Jones to charge the congregation; Rev. J. L.
Griggs, alternate to any minister; Mr. J. W. Thomson, alternate to Mr.
Spencer; Mr. W. H. Belk and Mr. W. E. Price.
The call from Caldwell Memorial Church for the pastoral
services of Rev. C. G. McClure, having 1)een approved by the
Commission on the Minister and His Work, was placed in his
hands and accepted by him. The following commission was
appointed to install him as pastor of the Caldwell Memorial
Church on November 8, 1942, at 7:30 P. M. :
Rev. W. A. Alexander to preside; preach the sermon and propound
the Constitutional Questions; Rev. W. H. Frazer to charge the pastor;
Rev. Jas. A. Jones to charge the congregation and Rev. C. R. Nisbet,
Mr. H. J. Spencer, Mr. Thos. M. Glasgow and Mr. J. W. Thomson.
Chaplains for the Navy — Presbytery heard Chief Pharmacist's
Mate O. Y. Kirkpatrick, Naval Procurement Officer, make an
appeal for chaplains for the U. S. Navy. His statements con-
cerning the need for chaplains and the qualifications which they
must have were received as information.
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Recess for Lunch — After prayer Presbytery took recess for
lunch at 12:45 to reconvene at 2:00 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2:00 i\- M. and was led in prayer
by Rev. C G. McClur'e.
Orphans' Home^ — The report of the permanent committee on
the Orphans' Home was submitted by Rev. J. M. Walker. After
hearing Mr. Joseph B. Johnston in an interesting account of
the work at the Barium Springs Home, the report was adopted
and is as follows :
We are grateful to God for the good year they have had at Barium
Springs. We are thankful for the multitude of warm friends in and out of
the church who have helped to make this possible. It is an achievement
wherein there is the familj^ interest. We have recognized that the very
heart of the work at -Barium was the providing of a Christian home and
Christian teaching and training for the boys and girls residents of that
institution. For that reason our labor has been a labor of love, and we have
given our means for its support with real joy and delight.
The contributions to the support of the Home from the Presbyteries
was the largest since 1927-1928. Total contributions amounted to $96,000, a
little over $1.05 per member. In addition, this being the 50th anniversary
of the Home, a number of substantial gifts were received for further
buildings and improvements when the way is open to construct them.
The management reports that a larger number of churches than ever
before gave a month by month contribution to the Home. Credit for this
improved situation is given largely to the Thanksgiving Committee which
has now been made a permanent committee by Synod, and which has
done such a noble piece of work for the institution.
The Home is Hving within its income. More than that, it has been
able to meet bills as they came due. They report no interest charges
against the Home for the past two years, and only $18.19 for interest in
the last four years. Some repairing and some new buildings of a minor
nature were done during the year. However, the difficulty of getting new
materials and skilled labor was such that it was decided to defer any
large enterprises until after the war. The proposed Children's Village
comprising six small cottages has been partially provided for, and it is
the belief of Mr. Johnston that the v^hole will be secured by the end of
the war ; and this will constitute the first major building project immediately
following the great struggle.
The farm, dairy, and orchards have again yielded bountifully. The
delicious apples we enjoyed at Synod in the fall of 1941 lasted on into
July of this year, when the fresh peaches took up the task of providing'
for the children fresh fruit for their daily menu. The apples this year
are not quite so bountiful but ample indeed for their need. Grain and
hay crops have been good, and the noble herd of cows are doing their
daily turn with a willing mind.
There have been no deaths among the children this year. The pride
of the institution is the degree of health of the children, their regular
improvement in weight and physical appearance, and their ever increasing
power of resistance against disease. No story of the Home is more inter-
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esting and informing than that regarding the health of the children. But
that is a story in itself and we can't go into it here.
We are told that there has been a considerably larger turn-over this
year in the population of the Home than usual. During the past twelve
months 58 children have been received, and 61 have left the Home. The
largest graduating class in the history of the institution was graduated
this year — 41. Our attention is called to the fact that the greatest number
of children received into the Home during the past year came from Wil-
mington, Fayetteville, and Mecklenburg Presbyteries, in the order named.
They think this undoubtedly reflects the abnormal community and home
conditions which have been brought about in these areas with the coming
of the army camps and defense projects.
More than a hundred boys and girls from the Home are in the Armed
Forces of the Nation. Practically every boy over seventeen years of age
has gone into the service. This tells upon their athletic program, especially
in football. Nothing but little boys are left to carry on with the heavy
schedule which had been arranged for the larger and older boys. But
they are doing it without a whimper. All glory to their spunk!
We offer the following recommendations :
1. That our churches be urged to continue their month by month
contributions to the Home, thus enabling the Home to operate
more economically.
2. That we make full preparation for a liberal Thanksgiving offering
for the Home, bearing in mind that about one-half of the support
fund for the Home comes in with this offering. Further, that we
cooperate most heartily with Mr. Rufus A. Grier, member from
this Presbytery of the permanent committee on the Thanksgiving
offering, in the plans that are being made for this day. And that
in making our gifts this year we keep in mind the rising prices of
food for daily sustenance.
3. That the Presbytery express to Mr. Joseph B. Johnston, superin-
tendent of the Home, its appreciation for his faithful, devoted, and
efffcient leadership in the service of the Home for the past twenty
years, and that we hereby pledge anew our loyalty and support
for the future.
Signed, J. M. WALKER, Chairman.
Report on Resolutions — The Standing- Committee on Resolu-
tions submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to record its humble gratitude to
God for His blessings upon this meeting of Presbytery.
We further wish to express our thanks to the Mallard Creek ChurcTi,
her pastor and people, for the privilege of holding our 158th Stated
Meeting here today.
We would ilso record our appreciation of the way in which the ladies
of this church have provided for our material needs with this abundance
of good things to eat.
We recommend that this report be adopted by a rising vote and that
it be read to the congregation from the pulpit next Sunday morning.
Respectfully submitted,
NEILL R. McGEACHY, Chairman.
J. t. KUCK.
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Change of Pastorate' — Rev. D. K. Snyder requested the disso-
lution of the ])astoral relationship existing between himself
and the Brainerd, Cameronian, Community and Rol:)erdell
Churches. The churches concurred in the request throug"h
written statements from the clerks of the respective congrega-
tional meetings. The pastoral relationship was dissolved, and
Mr. Snyder asked permission to accept a call from the Badin
Church. The call from the Badin Church, which had been ap-
proved by the Commission on the Minister and His Work, was
placed in his hands and accepted by him. The following com-
mission was appointed to install him as pastor in the Badin
Church on Sunday, November 29, 1942, at 11 :00 A. M. :
Rev. J. G. Garth to preside and propound the Constitutional Ques-
tions; Rev. R. E. Watts to offer the dedicatory prayer; Rev. J. W. Stork
to preach the sermon ; Rev. A. T. Taylor to charge the pastor ; Ruling
Elder H. J. Spencer to charge the Congregation, and Ruling Elder B. F.
Matthews as alternate to Mr. Spencer.
Dissolution of a Church — Rev. C. H. Rowan, Chairman of the
Executive Committee of Home Missions, submitted a special
report for that committee, which was adopted and is as follows :
The Executive Committee of Home Missions recommends :
1. The dissolution of the Midland Presbyterian Church, and that the
members be transferred to the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
2. That the church building be turned over to the Home Mission
Committee to be used as it sees fit, and the land to be held by
the Trustees of Presbytery to be sold subject to the approval
of Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. ROWAN, Chairman.
Anniversary Meeting of Presbytery — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy
extended an invitation to Presbytery to meet in the Sugaw Creek
Church for the fall meeting of 1943, at which meeting the Three
Hundredth Anniversary of the Westminster Assembly will be
emphasized. The invitation was accepted and Mr. McGeachy
was authorized to form a committee, of which he is to be chair-
man, to arrange the program for this meeting.
Bible Cause — The report of the Permanent Cominitt'ee on
Bible Cause was submitted by Rev. E. V. Wiley. The report was
amended and adopted as follows :
The one hope of a war-torn world is the acceptance of faith in Jesus
Christ and the adoption of the way of life taught by Him.
The one authentic record of Him and of that way of life is the Bible.
Practically all the literate peoples of the earth could now read the message
in their own tongues ... if this book could be placed in their hands.
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The one agency of the American churches devoted exclusively to the
M^orld-wide translation, publication, and distribution of the Bible is the
American Bible Society.
The churches of this Presbytery are now participating. in the Religious
Education Advance. The Bible is the one true guide book for the program
of the church. It must be distributed and read and then lovingly adopted
as the Way by the members of the Armed Forces as well as the people
in civilian life.
Conscious of the real worth of the Bible to our world in this day of
conflict and convinced that there is a need of its use among our own
people as well as the peoples of the whole earth, your committee recom-
mends that our church and people
1. Remind themselves anew of the precious and indispensable char-
acter of the Word of God ;
2. Seek afresh the guidance wiiich it provides ;
3. Pray for its spread throughout the world and for open hearts at
home and abroad to receive it ;
4. Join heartily in the support of the American Bible Society and
the observance of Bible Sunday, December 6th, with special em-
phasis upon the world crisis in the distribution of the Scripture,
and offering be taken if the way be clear.
5. Make a special effort to distribute the Scripture to the people within
the bounds of the Presbytery and especially to those who join the
Armed Forces of our Country.
We also recommend that the officers of the churches of this Pres-
bytery seek to maintain the full contribution to the American
Bible Society of five-tenths of one per cent of its benevolence and
missionary budget as recommended by the General Assembly.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. WILEY, Chairman.
' GUY M. NEEL.
A. JULIAN WARNER.
RUFUS A. GRIER.
W. B. NEIL.
C. S. MASSEY.
Installation of Pastors — ^The reports of the installation of
Rev. Robert Turner and Rev. Dana Waters in their respective
pastorates were presented and admitted to record as follows :
The Commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery to install Rev. Robert
Turner as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, North Carolina,
assembled at Monroe with all members of the Commission present: Rev.
Neill R. McGeachy, Dr. James A. Jones, Dr. Hunter B. Blakely, Elder W.
E. Price, and Alternates, Rev. R. H. Stone, and Elder W. A. Henderson.
The chairman, Rev. McGeachy, called the meeting to order, and it was
opened w^ith prayer by Dr. Hunter B. Blakely. Dr. Blakely was elected
Clerk of the Commission. ,
Following the instrucfions of the Presbytery, Rev. McGeachy presided.
Dr. James A. Jones preached the sermon, using the text: Acts 3:6 and
the subject: "What Do We Have to Offer?" After the sermon, the con-
stitutional questions were propounded by Mr. Geachy and were answered
in the affirmative by Mr. Turner and the congregation. The installation
prayer was led by Dr. Blakely. A charge was then delivered to the pastor
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by Elder W. E. Price and to the congregation by Dr. Blakely. The bene-
diction was pronounced by the new pastor, Mr. Turner.
' The minutes of the meeting of the Commission were then read and
approved. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned with prayer by Rev.
R. H. Stone.
Respectfully submitted,
HUNTER B. BLAKELY, Clerk.
Locust Presbyterian Church,
July 29, 1942.
The Commission appointed to ordain Mr. Dana Waters and to install
him pastor of the Locust and Oakboro Presbyterian Churches met in the
Locust Manse yard at 8:15 P. M., and was opened with prayer by the
Chairman, Rev. J. L. Griggs. Rev. R. H. Stone was asked to serve as clerk
to the Commission. Other members present were Elders J. A. Little and
H. P. Efird of the First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle.
Upon motion Mr. Harry J. Spencer was asked to sit with the Com-
mission and take a part in its mission.
The Commission took recess for a few minutes and united with the
combined congregations of the Locust and Oakboro Presbyterian Churches
meeting in the Locust Church. Rev. T. F. Huneycutt was present for this
service. Rev. J. L. Griggs led in the worship. Elder J. A. Little led the
opening prayer. The sermon was preached by Mr. Griggs, who then asked
the constitutional questions. Both the pastor-elect and congregations hav-
ing satisfactorily answered the questions, Mr. Waters was ordained by the
laying on of hands and prayer. The Chairman declared that Rev. Dana
Waters was regularly called and installed pastor of the Locust and Oak-
boro Presbyterian Churches.
The charge to the pastor was given by Rev. R. H. Stone. Rev. T. F.
Huneycutt gave the charge to the congregations. This part was concluded
with prayer led by Mr. H. J. Spencer. After the singing of a hymn the
pastor pronounced the benediction. He was greeted by the congregations
and their friends.
The Commission reviewed and adopted its minutes and was adjourned
with prayer.
J. L. GRIGGS. Chairman.
R. H. STONE, Clerk.
Report on Nominations — -Rev. W. H. Johnston submitted the
report for the Permanent Committee on nominations, which was
adopted and is as follows: (See -Directory, members named to
the class of 1945).
Action Rescinded — Presbytery rescinded a former action,
which appropriated $25 per year to cover expenses of the Chair-
man of the Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief; l:)ut made available to the Chairman so much of this
amount as may be necessary for expenses.
New Members of Conunittee on Nominations — According;^ to
the standing- rule of Presbytery nominations to fill vacancies on
the Committee on Nominations were made from the floor of
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Presbytery. This resulted in the choice of Rev. J. Walton
Stewart, Rev. W. A. Alexander and Mr. W. B. Bradford for the
class of 1945 on that committee.
Locust Church Property — ^The following resolution was
adopted l)y Presbytery :
That Presbytery authorize its trustees to unite with the trustees of
the Locust Presbyterian Church in conveying 0.66 of an acre of land, more
or less, located on the highway near the Locust Manse, to P. E. Tucker
in return for a similar amount that he will deed to our trustees.
Foreign Missions — Rev. H. L. Reaves submitted a report for
the Permanent Committee on Foreign Missions, which was
adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee reports :
That, because the missionary sent out by the Church of the Living
God is the outstanding agent and agency of goodwill in a world that is
marred by hatred and conflict, and:
Because the Executive Committee of Foreign Missions has been put
to unusual expense in removing our missionaries from China, Japan and
Korea, and also in transporting missionaries to fields now open and main-
taining them under increasingly expensive living conditions, and:
Because there are unprecedented opportunities for aggressive mission
work in South America and other open mission fields, we make the fol-
lowing recommendations :
1. That the Foreign Mission season, January 1-February 7, 1943, be
observed in all churches as a time for church-wide re-dedication
to the world task of Christian missions ; that all our ministers be
urged to preach frequently and fervently on^ missions ; and that
the whole Church be called to her knees before God in prayer and
earnest supplication for this work.
2. That every church in the Presbytery, with its organizations, be
asked to observe January 31-February 7, 1943 as a week of prayer
and self-denial for Foreign Missions, and that all Sessions be
urged to arrange for supplemental offerings in the churches.
3. That all church organizations be urged to study the mission study
book, "On This Foundation : Evangelical Witness in Latin Amer-
ica," during the Foreign Mission season.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY L. REAVES.
B. F. YANDELL.
Synod's Home Missions — An informal report from the Perma-
nent Committee on Synod's Home Missions, presented bv Rev.
C. H. Rowan, was received as information. The matter of supple-
mentary offerings to be taken in the churches was left in the
hands of the Stewardshii:* Committee of Presbytery.
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Bills and Overtures — This committee reported that no busi-
ness had come into its hands.
Judicial Committee — This committee reported that no mat-
ters had been referred to it for action.
l^inutes of the General Assembly — Rev. W. G. Thomas pre-
sented the report for the Standing Committee on the Minutes
of the General Assembly, which was adopted and is as follows :
We call Presbytery's attention to the following actions of the Assembly:
1. Pages 67 and 68: Chapter IX "Of The Holy Spirit" and Chapter
X "Of The Gospel" are now integral parts of the Confession of
Faith.
2. Page 71 : The Book of Church Order does not give the Stated Clerk
of Presbytery the right to grant a letter of dismissal to a minister
without the formal action of Presbytery.
3. Pages 86 and 87 : Presbyteries are requested to duplicate the con-
tribution of 1939 to the Permanent Committee on Evangelism.
4. Page 167: Ministers entering the chaplaincy should resign from
their pastorates.
5. Page 92 : Pastorates of ministers reaching age seventy automatically
terminate.
Leave to Labor Outside Bounds — Presbytery granted Rev.
W. A. Nicholson leave to labor outside the bounds of Presbytery
for one year.
Compensation for Clerks — The resolution, docketed at the
last stated meeting, providing for the change of pay to the
Permanent Clerk and the Assistant Clerk from $15 to' $20 per
year, payable $5 at each stated meeting, was adopted and made
a part of the* standing rules of Presbytery.
Revision of the Roll of Candidates for the Ministry — The fol-
lowing candidates for. the ministry were dropped from Pres-
bytery's roll : Andrew Ausker Hill and Samuel Jefiferson Mc-
Elroy at their own request; Paul Brown Fry, James Harold
Knox and John Chester Morrison for failure to keep Presbytery
advised of their progress in study and intentions as to contin-
uing their preparation for the ministry.
Report of Commissioner to the General Assembly — Ruling
Elder Paul R. Sheahan reported in writing his attendance as a
commissioner to the General Assembly at Knoxville, Tennessee
in May, 1942.
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Amendments to the Book of Church Order — Presbytery voted
to post])one consideration of the Amendments to the Book of
Church Order sent down from the General Assembly. These two
items are to be docketed for the morning- session of the Winter
Meeting of Presbytery.
Time and Place of Next Meeting — Presbytery accepted the
invitation of the Plaza Church for the Winter Stated Meeting on
January 19, 1943.
Nomination of Moderator — Rev. Geo. P. Stevens was nomi-
nated for Moderator of the next m.eeting of Presbytery.
Adoption of Minutes — The minutes of this session were read
and adopted.
Adjournment — After the closing prayer was offered by Rev.
M. B. Prince, Jr., Presbytery stood adjourned to meet in the
Plaza Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, on Tuesdav, Jan-
uary 19, 1943, at 10:00 A. M.
W. REID GARRISON, Moderator.
B. F. YANDELL, Acting Permanent Clerk.
A. JULIAN WARNER, Acting Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
inuieS
of
159th Stated Session
Plaza Church — January 19, 1943
160th Stated Session
Steele Creek Church — April 20, 1943
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Next Stated Sessions
Benton Heights Church — July 20, 1943
Sugaw Creek Church — October 19, 1943
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery-
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners 'to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. ReHef
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Religious Education
Popular Meetings on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Woman's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Resolutions
(f) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and Trus-
tees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominations
(h) Resolutions
(i) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convene at 10:00 A. ^l.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
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DIRECTORY
Rev. G. P. Stevens, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Rev. B. F. Yandell, Moderator, Spring Meeting
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk (1943)
Rev. W. A. Nicholson, Permanent Clerk (1943)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Assistant Clerk (1943)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1944)
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Evangelist (1944)
Rev. J. G. Garth, Publicity Clerk
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years :
1944— Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1946— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1943 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte ; Mr. James J. Harris, Charlotte ;
Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte; Mr. Ivey W. Stewart, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. J. Allison, Charlotte ; Mr. Harry L. Dalton, Charlotte ; Mr.
Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte; Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1943— Mr. T. R. Stewart, Charlotte.
1944 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1945— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.
1943— Rev. W. H. Frazer, Mr. J. W. Thomson, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. C. H. Rowan, Mr. H. B. Patterson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier, Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., Rev. C. D. Whiteley,
Mr. W. Reid Garrison, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev. R. E. Watts,
Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro ; Mr. Morgan B. Speir, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. Robert Turner,
Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte ; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1943 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Rev. A. Julian Warner, Mr. H. J. Allison,
Charlotte ; Mr. Hunter Marshall, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, Rev. W. G. Thomas, Mr. Thomas Gra-
ham, Charlotte; Mr. R. L. Price, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., Rev. C. N. Morrison, Dr. E. H. Hand,
Pineville ; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory Committee to the General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr. ^
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Mr. W. E. Price,
Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. John R. Rosebro.
1943— Rev. H. L. Reaves, Dr. E. H. Hand, Pineville.
1944_Rev. A. T. Taylor, Mr. E. M. Neel, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. John R. Rosebro, Mr. W. D. Loy, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1943— Mr. J. D. Ramsey, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. H. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1945- Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. R. F. Boyd.
1943— Rev. A. J. Warner, Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. W. B. Neill, Mr. C. S. Massey, Waxhaw.
1945— Rev. R. F. Boyd; Mr. J. C. Kuck, Rt. 1, Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1943— Rev. J. W. Stork, Mr. Edward G. Hayes, Rt. 5, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. F. R. McAlister, Mr. James W, Armstrong, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Holmes Rolston; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
1943 — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Mr. J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet.
1944 — Rev. A. J. Warner, Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Mr, George E. Wilson, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. W. H. Frazer.
1943_Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin, Mr. Paul R. Sheahan, Charlotte.
1944_Rev. H. B. Blakely, Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev. W. H. Frazer, Mr. Thos. M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1943, Rev. H. B. Blakely; 1944, Rev. W. R.
Buhler; 1945, Rev. M. R. Gibson.
3. Languages— 1943, Rev. J. A. Redhead; 1944, Rev. J. L. Russell; 1945,
Rev. A. J. Warner.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1943, Rev. Jas. A. Jones ; 1944, Rev.
P. H. Gwynn; 1945, Rev. P. P. Thrower.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1943, Rev. C. R. Nisbet; 1944, Rev.
J. S. Nisbet; 1945, Rev. R. E. Watts.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic and Rhetoric — 1943, Rev. W. G. Thomas ;
1944, Rev. Jas. A. Jones; 1945, Rev. J. W. Stork.
7. Church History— 1943, Rev. J. G. Garth; 1944, Rev. H. B. Blakely;
1945, Rev. C D. Whiteley.
8. Theology— 1943, Rev. W. H. Frazer, Rev. Gary R. Blain ; 1944, Rev.
Chas. M. Boyd, Rev. J. L. Griggs ; 1945, Rev. Charles R. Nisbet,
Rev. R. A. Young.
9. Church Government and Sacraments — 1943, Rev. W. T. Smith, Rev.
J. P. H. McNatt; 1944, Rev. W. A. Brown, Rev. F. C. Debele ; 1945,
Rev. R. F. Boyd, Rev. W. B. Neill.
10. Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture — 1943, Rev. J. S. Nisbet; 1944,
Rev. R. H. Stone; 1945, Rev. Holmes Rolston.
Foreign M.issions:
Chairman — Rev. Geo. P. Stevens.
1943— Rev. Geo. P. Stevens, Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. B. F. Yandell, Dr. Oren Moore.
1945— Rev. D. K. Snyder, Mr. A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek.
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. C. D. Whiteley.
1943— Rev. C. D. Whiteley, Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. H. J.
Spencer, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. C. H. Rowan; Rev. R. H. Stone, Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. A. Alexander, Rev. J. W. Stewart. Mr. W. B. Bradford,
Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1943— Rev. A. H. Key, Mr. Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1944— Rev. J. C. Grier, Mr. J. P. Sifford, Albemarle.
1945— Rev. N. R. McGeachy, Mr. J. C. Crowell, Charlotte.
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Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. A. W. Shaw.
1943 — Rev. Dana Waters, Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro.
1944— Rev. A. W. Shaw. Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. A. T. Taylor, Mr. R. L. Willis, Rt. 9, Charlotte.
Ste^v^ardship:
Chairman — Rev. J. G. Garth.
1943— Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. S. B. McLean.
1944 — Rev. H. L. Reaves, Dr. Thos. D. Sparrow, Charlotte.
1945 — Mr. Herbert C. Alexander, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Abernathy,
Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. W. G. Thomas.
1943— Rev. C. H. Little, Mr. W. R. Sadler. Paw Creek.
1944— Rev. A. A. Walker, Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. G. Thomas, Mr. John A. Kirk, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
Woman's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1943— Rev. J. C. Grier, Mr. W. A. Jamison, Charlotte.
1944 — Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Mr. Robert S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Christian Education Movement:
Chairman — lylr. McAlister Carson.
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev. R. E. Watts, Mr.
McAlister Carson, Charlotte; Dr. Hamilton McKay, Charlotte.
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Robert Turner; Rev. C. H. Rowan, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. A. J.
Warner, Rev. R. A. Young, Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Tones. Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
Rev. N. R. McGeachy; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D. D.
2. G. P. Stevens
3. J. W. Grier
4. R. J. Mcllwaine
5. C. H. Little
6. R. S. Burwell, D. D.
7. J. G. Garth
8. J. W. Stork, D. D.
9. R. H. M. Brown
10. J. M. Walker, D. D.
11. W. C. Underwood
12. W. H. Frazer, D. D.
13. Q. N. Huneycutt. Th. D.
14. T. F. Huneycutt
15. M. E. Peabody
16. W. B. S. Chandler
17. A. A. Walker, D. D.
18. C. C. Beam
19. S. B. McLean
20. W. H. Johnston
21. J. C. McGehee
22. C. H. Rowan
23. B. F. Yandell
24. W. C. Copeland
25. J. C. Grier
26. W. G. Thomas
27. T. R. Alexander
28. A. T. Taylor
29. M. B. Prince, Jr.
30. H. C. Carmichael
31. W. A. Nicholson
32. W. B. Neill
33. A. H. Eraser
34. M. R. Gibson
35. J. P. H. McNatt
36. C. D. Whiteley, D. D.
37. R. A. Young, D. D.
38. Chas. M. Boyd, D. D.
39. Julian S. Sibley, D. D.
40. A. H. Key
41. E. V. Wiley
42. Leonard T. Gill •
43. Alfred L. Roberts
44. W. I. Howell, Jr.
45. Theo. B. Anderson
46. D. K. Snyder
47. John A. Redhead, Jr., D. D.
48. W. C. C. Foster
49. W. C. Smith
50. J. C Neville
51. Ben T. Harrop
52. J, E. Mcjunkin
53. Thomas H. Mitchell
54. C. N. Morrison
55. W. T. Smith
56. Hunter B. Blakely, D. D.
57. Jas. A. Jones, D. D.
58. H. L. Reaves
59. A. Julian Warner
60. J. S. Nisbet, D. D.
61. J. L. Russell
62. W. R. Buhler
63. Jno. R. Rosebro, D. D.
64. A. W. Shaw
65. F. R. McAlister
66. Neill R. McGeachy
67. R. H. Stone
68. R. E. Watts
69. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
70. Gary R. Blain, D. D.
71. Wm. A. Brown
72. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph. D.
73. W. A. Alexander, D. D.
74. E. L. Flanagan
75. L. L. Little, D. D.
76. Paul P. Thrower
77. J. L. Griggs
78. Holmes Rolston, D. D.
79. Robert F. Boyd
80. Robert Turner
81. Dana Waters
82. F. C. Debele, Jr.
83. Charles G. McClure
84. Samuel M. Inman
85. Wm. H. Boyd
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Albemarle First J. J. Shoe
Concord Road
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce
Park Avenue
Allan J. B. Yarborough
Rt. 4, Monroe
Amay James Edgar Goodwin
504 E. Boundary St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Artiity J. C. Kuck
Rt. 1, Charlotte
Badin L. A. Fesperman
90 Maple St.
Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Howey
Rt. 3, Waxhaw
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams
Rt. 2, Monroe
Bethany J- T. Rowell
Rt. 4, Monroe
Bethel W. J. Knox
Rt. 2, Huntersville
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail
Beulah - J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe
Biscoe W. T. Ewing
Biscoe
Brainerd D. E. Blue
East Rockingham
Caldwell Memorial R. B. Collins
339 Clement Ave.
Camden C. H. Trexler
Rt. 3, Wadesboro
Cameronian Charles McLendon
Pee Dee Mill No. 1
Rockingham
Camp Greene C. F. McPherson
301 Palmer St.
Charlotte
Candor C. Dowd
Candor
Treasurer
O. G. Whitley
1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Clyde O. Josey
Park Avenue
Geo. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe
Clyde Bryant
1901 Edmund St., Apt.
Charlotte, N. C.
James P. Sample
Rt. 2, Charlotte
S. E. Beck
Badin, N. C
Murray Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw
L. C. Newton
General Delivery
Monroe
W. L. Rape
Rt. 4, Monroe
H. B. Knox
Davidson. N. C.
I. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail
J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe
J. E. Maness
Biscoe
Mrs. J. U. Thrower
East Rockingham
R. K. Walker
2010 Vail Ave
Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro
J. M. Bethune
Rt. 3, Rockingham
G. T. Woodside
2201 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Page McCauley
Candor
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Central Steele Creek R. R. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte
Charlotte First , W. B. Bradford
721 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte Second Jas. T. Porter
1207 S. Boulevard
Commonwealth W. W. Kiser
Rt. 2, Charlotte
Community John Cox
Rockingham
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn
Rt. 9, Charlotte
Cornelius W. C. Blakely
Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe J. H. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
Hamlet S. O. Bauersfeld
410 Entwistle St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Dr. J. M. Boyce
Polkton
Hopewell T. W. Stewart
Rt. 1, Huntersville
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskill
Candor, N. C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Marshville, N. C.
Treasurer
T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 1, Pineville
W. N. Ward
1934 Crescent Ave.
Mrs. Jas T. Porter
1207 S. Boulevard
F. W. Collins
1307 Greenwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Pink Sutton
Rockingham
W. O. Rozzelle
Rt. 9. Charlotte
Frank Washam
Cornelius, N. C.
W. S. McRae
■ Ellerbe, N. C
C. M. Pepper
303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. Ed Billingslee
Polkton, N. C.
J. M. Blythe
Rt. 9. Charlotte
J. M. Blythe
Huntersville, N.
C.
Thad Biggers
Indian Trail, N. C.
T. H. Baker
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
T. M. Hartsell
Stanfield, N. C.
H. Y. Galloway
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Miss Ora Lee
Marshville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes
Cognac
Marston A. W. McKay
Marston, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskins Ave.
Charlotte
McLean Memorial W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
Monroe
Morgan Memorial A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven
Mt. Carmel Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead
Mulberry L. A. Marshall
/ Rt. 5, Charlotte
Myers Park A. J. Beall
Commercial Bank Bldg.
, ' Charlotte
Nevin J. H. Stewart
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Newell S. B. Wilson
Newell
Norman C. E. Martin
Norman
North Charlotte B. B. Young
810 E. 36th St.
Charlotte
Norwood J. H. McSwain
Norwood
Oakboro E. O. Ross
Box 196
Oakboro
Pageland D. E. Clark
Pageland, S. C.
Treasurer
H. C. McRae
Hamlet, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Matthews
R. C. Alexander
3011 Tuckaseege Road
Charlotte
J, D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe
D. B. Gettys
Monroe
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield
W. R. Gaddy
Morven
Willie Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe
G. T. McAuley
Mt. Gilead
W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte
C B. Ross
2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte
J. W. Gettys
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C
Geo. Caldwell
Rt. 7. Charlotte
C. E. Martin
Norman
J. E. McQuown
3220 N. Alexander St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Miss Virginia Barnhart
Norwood
Miss Viola Ross
Box 196
Oakboro, N. C.
Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
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Churches Clerk of Session
Paw Creek G. A. Todd
Paw Creek
Peachland X. V. Howell
Peachland
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead
Philadelphia J. W. Morris
Rt. 3, Matthews, N.
Pineville W. A. Rogers
Pineville
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick
1315 Matheson Ave.
Charlotte
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville
Providence F. B. Kuykendal
Rt. 1, Matthews
Ramah Jno. G. Caldwell
Rt. 1, Huntersville
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Roberdell W. T. Wicker
Roberdell
Robinson Perry C. Hood
Rt. 1, Harrisburg
Rockingham J. D. Cameron
Rockingham
Rourk J. C. Watson
Rt. 3, Rockingham
St. Andrews B. R. Howell
220 Bacon Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside
1801 The Plaza '
Charlotte
Salem George Timmons
Rt. 1, Marshville
Selwyn Avenue B. S. Gray
3012 Selwyn Ave.
Charlotte
Treasurer
Wm. A. Cathey
Chadwick Station
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead
Clifford McLean
C. Rt. 1, Charlotte
Robert C. Hair
Pineville
J. L. Fesperman, Sr.
3908 Monroe Road
Charlotte
C. C. Carothers
Pineville
Oliver Howard
Waxhaw
C. D. Bradford
Rt. 1, Huntersville
Mrs. A. L. Gordon
Roberdell
V. H. Brawley
Rt. 8, Charlotte
M. C. McLeod
Rockingham
A. M. Blakely
Rt. 3, Rockingham
A. A. Clark
Rt. 5, Charlotte
T. Mack Hill
1715 The Plaza
2117 Picardy Place
Mrs. L. T. Gill
Box 197
Pageland, S. C.
Dr. W. P. Weeks
2117 Picardy Place
Charlotte
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Sharon
H. B. Hunter
Marsh Road
Chas. A. Hunter
630 Marsh Road
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler
Avery Plyler
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Carr Price
Rt. 5, Monroe
Six Mile Creek
S. L. LaFrage
Rt. 2, Fort Mill, S. C.
J. R. Perry
15 Academy St.
Stanfield
>
Steele Creek
R. A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte
Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte
Stephenson
Frank Kimbrell
Indian Trail
i rl i* ki 1
Sugaw Creek
J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Drive
Charlotte
Z. V. Kiser
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Tabernacle
0. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville
Tenth Avenue
......L. S. Boyd
312 W. 9th St.
Charlotte
A. Reece Pegram
2049 Greenway Ave.
Charlotte
Thomasboro
H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Circle
Charlotte
J. S. Bennett
3039 Florida Ave.
Charlotte
Troy
C. N. Eckerson
Troy
C W. Safrit
Troy
Turner
J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe
Unionville
J. Fred Medlin
Rt. 2, Monroe
Paul E. Griffin
Rt. 2, Monroe
Wadesboro
C. A. Bland
West Avenue
Wadesboro
Mrs. Chase Baughn
West Wade Street
Wadesboro
Walkersville
S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Waxhaw
T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw
T. N. Massey
Waxhaw
West Avenue
R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte
Westminster
H. G. Robinson
1418 Kenilworth Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
W. D. Lawing
409 Tremont Ave.
Charlotte
Williams Memorial ..
J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte
Wilmore
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce St.
Charlotte
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce St.
Charlotte
THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINTH STATED SESSION
OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
^ The Plaza Church,
January 19, 1943
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Fifty-Ninth Stated Session in the Plaza Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C. at 10:00 A. M., January 19, 1943. The court
was called to order by the Moderator, Ruling Elder W. Reid
Garrison, and was constituted with prayer by Rev. J. W. Grier.
At the request of the Moderator the opening sermon was
preached by Rev. Neill R. McGeachy from the text, Philippians
3:10.
History of the Plaza Church — The history of the Plaza Church
was read by the pastor. Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr. It was
adopted and is as follows :
This Church had its beginning in a Sunday School organized in one
of the rooms of the Belmont Public School building on the fourth Sunday
of February, 1905. The first building was erected on the corner of Pegram
and St. George streets and was dedicated in September, 1907.
At a meeting of Mecklenburg Presbytery on September 18, 1907 a
Commission was appointed to organize a Church in response to a petition
signed by forty-seven names who thus signified their wish to become
charter members. The organization was effected on October 6th, 1907,
and was called 'The Pegram Street Presbyterian Church."
During the pastorate of Rev. I. E. Wallace, D. D., a lot was bought
at the corner of Mecklenburg Ave. and The Plaza. A building was erected
at an approximate cost of $20,000 to serve as a permanent Educational
Building and a temporary Sanctuary. The first service was held in this
building on May 16, 1926 and the nam,e of the organization changed to
'The Plaza Presbyterian Church." At this time the membership was about
one hundred fifty.
Rev. Harry K. Holland began his work as pastor of this Church on
November 20, 1932. During his ministry much progress was made. He
resigned in January 1941.
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr. began his work as pastor on April 15,
1941. A Church Building was erected at a cost of approximately $32,000
adjacent to the Educational Building and the first service held in it
on April 5, 1942. At present the Church Membership is about 450 and
the Sunday School enrollment 400. The total indebtedness is $15,000.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled or
were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery :
H MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Ministers: G. P. Stevens, J. W. Grier, C H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W.
Stork, J. M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, A. A. Walker, W.
H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, A. L. McDuffie, J. C. Grier,
W. G. Thomas,, W. W. Akers, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R.
Gibson, J. P. H. McNatt, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd,
J. S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, W. L Howell, Jr., T. B. Anderson,
D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr., W. C. Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin, C. N.
Morrison, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakely, Jas. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A.
Julian Warner, W. R. Buhler, Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R.
McAlister, N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart,
Jr., Gary R. Blain, Wm. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, E. L. Flanagan,
Paul P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes Rolston, Robert F. Boyd, Robert
Turner, Dana Waters, F. C. Debele, Jr., C, G. McClure, S. M. Inman. — 59.
Ruling Elders: W. H. Thompson, Albemarle Second; W. D. Stanford,
Amity; L. A. Fesperman, Badin; J. E. Williams, Benton Heights; W.
B. Long, Bethlehem; E. G. Cochrane, Caldwell Memorial; C. H. Trexler,
Camden; C. B. Choate, Central Steele Creek; McAlister Carson, Char-
lotte First; W. M. Bogart, Charlotte Second; J. W. Lowry, Commonwealth;
J. F. Patterson, Hopewell; M. G. Gibson, Huntersville ; E. J. Stinson,
Indian Trail; E. W. Christenbury, Mallard Creek; W. Harvey Morrison,
Monroe First; H. G. Rhine, Mulberry; J. W. Thomson, Myers Park;
W. G. Shields, Nevin ; J. M. Russell, Newell; Frank Story, Norman;
R. W. Summerville, Paw Creek; R. J. McEwen, Philadelphia; J. R.
Miller, Pineville ; C. A. Kirkpatrick, Plaza; L. M. Rea, Providence; J. W
DeWese, Ramah ; W. W. Faires, Robinson; J. W. Craig, Jr., St. Andrews;
J. W. Kiser, St. Paul ; D. F. Westmoreland, Selwyn Avenue ; J. V. Brown,
Sharon; R. W. Davenport, Steele Creek; W. Reid Garrison, Sugaw Creek;
L. S. Boyd, Tenth Avenue ; H. P. Cathey, Thomasboro ; L. L. Drake,
Wadesboro; C. S. Massey, Waxhaw; David I. Hirsch, West Avenue;
W. T. Dunlop, Westminster ; J. I. Hutchison, Williams Memorial. — 41.
Visiting Brethren: The following were introduced and invited to sit
as visiting brethren : Frank A. Brown, Norfolk Presbytery ; P. Frank
Price, Montgomery Presbytery.
Election of Moderator — Rev. George P. Stevens, who was
nominated at the last stated session, was unanimously elected
to serve as moderator of this meeting.
Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. J. Walton
Stewart, Jr. presented the following report of the Committee
on Arrangements which was adopted :
Presbytery will convene at 10:00 A. M., take recess for lunch at
12:45, reconvene at 2:15, hear Rev. Frank A. Brown in a missionary
address at 3 :00, for the transaction of other business follow the docket
as outlined by Stated Clerk, and adjourn at will.
Appointment of Standing Committees — The Moderator an-
nounced the appointment of the following Standing Commit-
tees :
Bills and Overtures: W. Reid Garrison, W. H. Frazer, J. A. Redhead,
Jr.
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Judicial: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, C. M. Boyd.
Records of Presbytery: F. R. McAlister, W. B. Neill, Paul P. Thrower.
Resolutions: E. V. Wiley, R. E. Watts, Holmes Rolston.
Ministers Dismissed — At his own request Rev. W. C. Mc-
Lauchlin was granted a certificate of dismission to the Presby-
tery of Winston-Salem.
Rev. A. L. McDuffie requested the dissolution of the pastoral
relationship existing between himself and the Candor, Biscoe,
and Macedonia churches. The churches concurring, the request
was granted; and Mr. McDuffie was granted a certificate of
dismission to Florida Presbytery.
Rev. W. W. Akers was granted a certificate of dismission
to Kings Mountain Presbytery.
Changing Terms of Call — The Thomasboro Church requested
permission to change the terms of the call with reference to
the pastor's salary — from $1800 to $2100 per year — effective as
of January 1, 1943. The request was granted.
Report of Commission on the Minister and His Work — The
Commission on the Minister and His Work submitted its report
to Presbytery. The report was admitted to record and is as fol-
lows :
The Commission on the Minister and His Work is now com-
posed of the following:
Rev. Wm. H. Frazer, D. D., Chairman
Rev. John A. Redhead, D. D.
Rev. C. H. Rowan
Mr. Rufus A. Grier
Mr. Buford Patterson
Mr' J. William Thomson, Jr., Secretary
The commission has held two meetings since the last meeting of
Presbytery.
Elder J. Wm. Thomson, Jr., of the Myers Park Presbyterian Church,
was elected Secretary of the Commission.
The Commission approved the i equest of the Selwyn Avenue Presby-
terian Church, that they be allowed to extend a call to Rev. Samuel M.
Inman, of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Va. At a later
meeting, this call was found in order and, after its approval, the Com-
mission ordered it to be presented to Presbytery.
Rev. R. H. Stone, who has been supplying the Walkerville Group
and the Roberdell Group of Churches, was given permission to continue
in this capacity.
The Commission granted permission to the Wilmore Presbyterian
Church to employ Rev. J. S. Sibley as Temporary Supply.
Respectfully submitted;
W. H. FRAZER, Chairman
J, Wm. Thomson, Jr., Secretary
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Minister Received — Rev. S. M. Inman presented a certificate
of membership and transfer from East Hanover Presbytery and
applied for admission into the membership of our Presbytery.
After the usual examinations, which were sustained as satis-
factory, he was enrolled as a member of Mecklenburg Presby-
tery upon signing the obligations required of its members by
the Presbytery.
A call from the Selwyn Avenue Church for the pastoral ser-
vices of Rev. S. M. Inman, having been approved to the Presby-
tery by the Commission on the Minister and His Work, was
placed in his hands and accepted by him. The following com-
mission was appointed to install Mr. Inman as pastor of the
Selwyn Avenue Church :
Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Chairman; Rev. C. M. Boyd, Rev. J. S. Sibley,
alternate minister, Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr., RuHng Elder W. E. Price,
alternate Elder J. L. Ranson. Rev. J. M. Gettys of Bethel Presbytery was
invited to serve on the commission. The assignment of parts and other
arrangements of the installation were left to the discretion of the com-
mission.
Proposed Amendments — The proposed amendments to the
Book of Church Order which were sent' down by the General
Assembly to the Presbytery were acted on as follows : Amend-
ing Paragraph 122, disapproved ; Addition of Paragraph 303,
approved.
Retirement of Ministers — The Home Mission Committee re-
quested some information as to whether the retirement of
ministers at the age of seventy is compulsory. This request
was referred to the Commission on the Minister and His Work
for investigation and later report. •
Erdman Love Chapel — A group of people who live in the Erd-
man Love Chapel community presented a request to Presbytery
that some form of organization be provided so that they may
join the Presbyterian Church. This request was referred to
the Home Mission Committee for a reply after conference with
the Committee on Location of Churches.
The following answer was given by the Home Mission Com-
mittee:
In answer to the communication from the group of petitioners at the
Erdman Love Chapel on Beaty's Ford Road Mecklenburg Presbytery com-
mends this group for their enthusiasm and zeal in the work. In view
of this request for some sort of organization to provide for church mem-
bership, we recommend the following answer : That we approve the idea
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and request of these petitioners for reception into the Presbyterian Church,
and we recommend that they be taken under the care of the Session of
the Williams Memorial Church, and that the Session of the Williams
Memorial Church meet at the Chapel to receive members and cooperate
in every w^ay possible. We further thank the pastor and Session of the
Williams Memorial Church for their kind offer to assist in this new
enterprise for the Kingdom.
Ministers Installed — The Commission previously appointed
by Presbytery to install Rev. F. C. Debele, Rev. C. G. McClure,
and Rev. D. K. Snyder in their respective pastorates reported
the work completed. The reports were admitted to record and
are as follows :
The commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install the
Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr., as Pastor of the Commonwealth Presbyterian
Church was composed of the following members :
Dr. Charles R. Nisbet, Chairman.
Rev. Robert F. Boyd, to deliver the sermon.
Elder Harry J. Spencer, to charge the Pastor.
Dr. James A. Jones, to charge the congregation.
Elder W. H. Belk.
Elder J. W. Thomson.
The commission met Sunday night, October 25th at 7:20 P. M. The
meeting was opened with prayer by Dr. Nisbet. On motion duly made and
seconded Elder J. W. Thomson was elected Secretary.
Dr. Nisbet, Chairman of the commission presided at the installation
services. Rev. R, F. Boyd, pastor of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
delivered the sermon from Rev. 1, 1-6.
Dr. Nisbet, propounded the qrestions to the Pastor elect and to the
congregation. Having received the proper answers, he declared the Rev.
Debele as duly installed.
Elder Harry J. Spencer, of the Second Presbyterian Church gave a
solemn charge to the Minister and Dr. James A. Jones charged the con-
gregation as to its duties.
The services were closed with the Benediction, pronounced by Rev.
Debele.
Following these services, the commission approved the reading of the
minutes and were dismissed with prayer.
CHAS. R. NISBET, Chairman of the Commission
J. W. THOMSON, Secretary of the Commission
To Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at' Plaza Church, Jan.
19, 1943.
Your Commission to install Rev. Charles G. McClure as Pastor of
Caldwell Memorial Church convened at that church on Sunday, Nov.
8th, 1942, at 7 :00 P. M. Those present were Dr. Wm. A. Alexander, chair-
man. Dr. Wm. H. Frazer, Dr. James A. Jones, and Ruling Elders Tom
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Glasgow, J. Wm. Thomson and H. J. Spencer. The only member of the
Commission not present was Dr. Chas. R. Nisbet who was out of the city.
The Commission was called to order by the Chairman and the meeting
was opened with prayer. H. J. Spencer was elected Clerk.
The Commission then went into the church service with the Caldwell
Memorial congregation. Mr. Glasgow presided through the first part of
the service and read as the Scripture Lesson Acts 1 : 1-12.
Dr. Alexander preached the sermon and presided during the remainder
of the service. His theme was "The Witnessing Church" and his text
was Acts 1:8.
At the conclusion of the sermon, Dr. Alexander propounded the consti-
tutional questions to the Pastor and to the Congregation, and pronounced
the pastoral relation consummated.
The Charge to the Pastor was delivered by Dr. Frazer and the Charge
to the Congregation by Dr .Jones. At the conclusion of these charges.
Dr. Frazer offered the Installation Prayer. The Benediction was pro-
nounced by the new Pastor, Mr. McClure.
After the service the Commission met again and approved the Minutes
of their meeting, after which they adjourned with prayer.
W. A ALEXANDER, Chairman
H. J. SPENCER, Clerk
Charlotte, N. C.
Nov. 8, 1942.
To Mecklenburg- Presbytery, in session at Plaza Church,
Jan. 19, 1943.
Your Commission appointed to install Rev. D. K. Snyder as Pastor of
Badin Church met in that church on Sunday, Nov. 29th, 1942 at 10:45
A. M. Those present were Rev. J. G. Garth, Chairman, Dr. J. W. Stork,
Rev. A. T, Taylor and H. J. Spencer. Other members of the Commission,
Rev. R. E. Watts and B. F. Matthews, were unable to attend. The meet-
ing was opened with prayer and H. J. Spencer was appointed Clerk.
Following the organization, the Commission went into the Church
Service at 11 :00 o'clock. Mr. Garth presided. Dr. Stork preached the ser-
mon from 1 Cor. 1 : 23-24. Mr. Garth then propounded the constitutional
questions to the Pastor and Congregation and declared the pastoral
relation consummated. Mr. Taylor then delivered the charge to the
Pastor and Mr. Spencer the charge to the Congregation. At the conclu-
sion of the service the Benediction was pronounced by the Pastor.
After the service the Commission met once more and approved the
minutes after which they adjourned with prayer.
Badin, N. C.
Nov. 29, 1942.
J. G. GARTH, Chairman
H. J. SPENCER, Clerk
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Recess — Recess was taken until 2:15 P. M. The closing prayer
was offered by Rev. J. G. Garth.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2:15 P. M. and was opened with
prayer by Rev. P. Frank Price.
Election of Conunissioners — The first order of bulsiness
for the afternoon session was the election of Commissioners
to the General Assembly meeting in Montreat, N. C. May 27 ,
1943. As a result of the election the following were chosen as
Commissioners :
MINISTERS
Principals
G. P. Stevens, Charlotte, N. C.
W. H. Johnston, Charlotte, N. C
B. F. Yandell. Charlotte. N. C
J. L. Griggs, Charlotte, N. C
Holmes Rolston, Charlotte, N. C.
Alternates
C. M. Boyd, Charlotte, N. C.
J. C. Grier_, Charlotte, N. C.
W. A. Brown, Charlotte, N. C.
J. E. Mcjunkin, Huntersville
T. B. Anderson, Monroe, N. C.
RULING ELDERS
Principals
W. R. Garrison, Sugaw Creek
McAlister Carson, Charlotte First
S. L. LaFrage, Six Mile Creek
W. Harvey Morrison, Monroe First
J. I. Hutchison, Williams Memorial
Alternates
C. G. Pepper, Hamlet
L. L. Drake, Wadesboro
W. D. Dunlop, Westminster
J. W. Kiser, St. Paul
J. W. Craig. St. Andrews
Motion was made and passed that the election of Commis*
sioners should be interpreted to mean that alternate number
one shall be the first alternate to all principals and number
two shall be second alternate to all, etc.
Committee on Evangelism — Rev. W. H. Frazer, chairman,
made a verbal report for the Committee on Evangelism, ex-
plaining that" due to the press of other duties there had not
been opportunity for the preparation of a formal report. Pas-
tors and Sessions were urged to emphasize evangelism in the
program of all the churches. The hope was expressed that
every church in the Presbytery would arrange for a series of
evangelistic services some time in the year. All the ministers
were requested to give themselves in willingness to assist
brother ministers or vacant churches in at least one such evan-
gelistic meeting.
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The work of the Assembly's Committee on Evangelism was
commended for our study and cooperation. Under the leader-
ship of Presbytery's Chairman subscriptions for five hundred
dollars were pledged for the support of the Assembly's Com-
mittee.
Committee on Foreign Missions — Rev. G. P. Stevens, chair-
man, presented the report for the Committee on Foreign Mis-
sions. Pending the adoption of the report, Rev. Frank A. Brown
spoke on the work in China, and prayer for the work was
offered by Rev. Holmes Rolston. The report was adopted and
is as follows:
The following members of your committee who live in Charlotte, Rev.
B. Frank Yandell, Rev. G. P. Stevens and Ruling Elder L. S. Boyd, held
a meeting early in December and according to a suggestion of the Exec-
utive Committee of Foreign Missions in Nashville decided to request
some others to assist us : for the laymen, Mr. W. E. Price ; for the ladies,
Mrs. W. E. Mears, President, and Mrs. H. L. Reaves, Secretary of the
Presbyterial Auxiliary ; for the young people, Mr, Roy Gwaltney.
On December 10th Messrs. Yandell, Price and Stevens with Mrs.
Mears and Mrs. Reaves made a one-day visit to Monroe, Wadesboro,
Mt. Gilead and Albemarle to confer with ministers and others and take
study books for inspection. W^e have tried to help in securing literature
for schools of missions ; but, due to war conditions, Nashville has found
it difficult to supply us and the churches.
Speakers have been secured as follows : Dr. Frank A. Brown of China
to speak at Presbytery and give his time from January 19th to February
7th speaking in the churches. Miss Marian Wilcox also of China has
been secured for the whole season save for a few days in Rock Hill and
Greenville, S. C. Mr. W. L. Anderson of Africa was secured from January
8th to 15th.
Already many of our churches have been supplied with speakers. We
hope to arrange a schedule for other churches of our Presbytery from
now until February 7th. Some churches are delaying their week of Prayer
and Self Denial until February 7th to 14th. For such we will help with
speakers as we are able.
Your Committee recommends :
1. That Dr. Frank A. Brown be asked to speak on Foreign Missions
before our Presbytery at 3 :00 P. M .
2. That a Call to Prayer as prepared by Dr. P. Frank Price be made
available to all our ministers.
Respectfully submitted,
G. P. STEVENS, Chairman
L. S. BOYD
B. F. YANDELL
OREN MOORE
D. K. SNYDER
A. S. CATHEY
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Committee on Resolutions — The Committee on Resolutions
presented a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery in session January 19th at the Plaza Presby-
terian Church wishes to congratulate this Church on the completion of
their church plant and to thank the Church for extending to Presbytery
the invitation to meet in this beautiful new auditorium.
We wish to thank the Pastor of the church Rev. J. Walton Stewart,
Jr., for his efforts to care for the needs of Presbytery. And we wish to
thank the ladies of the church for the excellent dinner which they served.
We would like also to request that a copy of these resolutions be sent
to the Session of the Church and that the minister be requested to read
them to the congregation.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. WILEY, Chairman
HOLMES ROLSTON i
R. E. WATTS
Records of Presbytery — The Committee on Records of Pres-
bytery submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on the Records of Presbytery reports that the Stated
Clerk of Presbytery has submitted to us the typewritten and printed
minutes of Mecklenburg Presbytery for the 157th Stated Session at Paw
Creek, July 14th, 1942; a called meeting at Queens College, September 9,
1942; and the 158th Stated Session at Mallard Creek, October 20, 1942.
We have examined these minutes and find them complete as to con-
tent and neat in form. As far as we can ascertain, the recommendations
regarding minutes of Presbytery have been carried out, including the
printing of a list of Clerks of Sessions and Treasurers of Churches of
the Presbytery.
We commend our Stated Clerk for the neat and thorough way in which
he has kept our minutes.
We recommend that this copy of the printed minutes be adopted as
the official record of our Presbytery for the above named meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
F. R. McALISTER, Chairman
PAUL P. THROWER
W. B. NEILL
Christian Education Movement — Mr. McAlister Carson pre-
sented an informal report for the committee on the Christian
Education Movement, which was received as information.
Defense Service Council — The Defense Service Council sub-
mitted a verbal report which was received as information.
Bills and Overtures — The Committee on Bills and Overtures
reported that no business had come into their hands.
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Judicial Committee — The Judicial Committee reported that
it had transacted no business.
Stewardship Report — Rev. J. G. Garth, chairman, submitted
the report for the Committee on Stewardship which was adopt-
ed and is as follows :
Your Committee on Stewardship begs leave to submit its report and
recommend the amounts and percentages of the benevolent budget of
the Presbytery for its local, Synodical and Assembly causes. We are
conscious of our inability to measure the financial duty of any church.
AH vv^e can do is to note what each church has done in the past, and try
to fit the quotas to the. budget asked by the Synod. If we have made
them too little or too large, it is the privilege of each church to ask for
a rectification of the amounts.
However, we must recognize that each church as a unit in the Pres-
bytery must bear its own burden, whether large or small, and we must
give according to our proportion of faith, and this will be true liberality.
The churches of Mecklenburg Presbytery as the largest Presbytery in
the Assembly have a double duty : — to measure up to our ability and to
set an example for all the rest of the Assembly. We are all facing alike
the tremendous liabilities of our time, and regular work to support, our
ministry to our men in service must be maintained, the church's future
opportunity to face, which all prophesy will be the greatest the church
has known since Pentecost.
Many people are receiving increased incomes. The government asks
for war support, which we must give. But let us riot forget the work
of our Master, and get ready to meet the wide open doors that will spread
before us when the war is won. Let us r|;ieet our quotas, and let us pray
for the grace of liberality. "God loveth a cheerful giver!" "Thanks be
unto God for His unspeakable gift."
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That the following table of percentages for 1943-1944 be used in the
distribution of benevolent gifts :
1. Presbytery's Home Missions 22 %
2. Foreign Missions 25 %
3. Orphan's Home 6 %
4. Assembly's Home Missions 10 %
5. C. E. & M. R 5 %
6. Synod's Home Missions 5 %
7. Schools and Colleges ^ 12^%
8. U. T. Seminary 1^%
9. Relig. Ed. & Pub 2^%
10. Bible Cause : 5^%
11. As. Training School ^%
12. Relig. Ed. in Synod 3^%
13. Rdig. Ed. in Presbytery 1 %
14. Presbytery's Office 5 %
100%
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2. That Sunday, March 7, 1943, be designated as Every Member Can-
vass Sunday, and that every church be urged to make this day the time
for the culmination of efforts to develop the grace of HberaHty in each
of the members, leading them to a joyful experience in partnership with
God in giving.
3. That Sunday, March 28, 1943 be set as "Pay-Up Day," when all
members are urged to complete the payment of all pledges made to
Christ and the Church.
4. That Churches be urged to accept in full the apportionments made
to them by the Presbytery and to adhere strictly to the percentages in
the distribution of their total benevolences to the fourteen causes.
5. That we accept for our Presbytery the benevolent asking of $150,-
534.00 and that the following quotas be assigned to the Churches :
Albermarle First $ 2446
Lilesville
27
Providence
815
Albemarle Second
, 430
Locust
102
Ramah
296
Altan
55
Macedonia
68
Rehoboth
41
Amay James
25
Mallard Creek
541
Robinson '
250
Amity
409
Marks Creek
100
Roberdell
82
Badin
323
Marshville
68
Rockingham
430
Banks
244
Marston
108
Rourk
50
Benton Heights
50
Matthews
300
Salem
50
Bethany
27
Monroe First
4072
St. Andrews
700
Bethel
2275
Morgan Mem'l
150
St. Paul
1075
Bethlehem
150
Morven
275
Selwyn Avenue
550
Beulah
68
McGee
300
Sharon
1358
Biscoe
108
McLean Mem'l
50
Siler
95
Brainerd
109
Myers Park
30000
Six Mile Creek
27
Caldwell Mem'l
9772
Mt Carmel
60
Steele Creek
8143
Camden
82
Mt. Gilead
190
Stephenson
12
Cameronian
135
Mulberry
1221
Sugaw Creek
3000
Candor
164
Newell
150
Tabernacle
30
Camp Greene
150
Nevin
100
Tenth Avenue
3600
Central Steele Ck. 678
Norman
36
Thomasboro
500
Charlotte First
25000
N. Charlotte
200
Troy
100
Charlotte Second
42075
Norwood
135
Turner
48
Commonwealth
150
Oakboro
36
Unionville
36
/ Community
41
Pageland
75
Wadesboro
543
Cook's Mem'l
408
Paw Creek
1629
Walkersville
109
Cornelius
96
Peachland
27
Waxhaw
272
Ellerbe
150
Pee Dee
27
West Avenue
1344
Hamlet
957
Plaza
1075
Westminster
4000
Hopewell
1150
Philadelphia
543
Williams Mem'l
950
Huntersville
1221
Pineville
408
Wilmore
600
Indian Trail
135
Pleasant Hll
323
Lee Park
50
Polkton
108
Some of the causes to which we should contribute 100% have received
far less than their proportionate share. THE MECKLENBURG PRES-
BYTERIAN for June 1942 called attention to the fact that the Presby-
tery's Office received only one half of what it was in the budget to
receive ; Religious Education in the Presbytery and Synod received only
52%; Synod's Home Missions 52^%; Presbytery's Home Missions 55%;
Educational Institutions 55%.
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These iv^orthy causes deserve a larger support.
6. That our churches avail themselves of the fine promotional literature
that may be gotten from the Assembly's Stewardship Office in Atlanta.
And that well in advance of the Every Member Canvass Sunday our
people be made stewardship conscious by the display of E. M. C. posters,
distribution of tithing and other stewardship literature and by the preach-
ing of giving to the treasury of the Lord.
Presbytery would most heartily commend those 13 church, auxiliary
and Sunday School treasurers who have remitted each month to the
benevolent causes of the Church.
We would remind our churches that the Presbytery's Office is pre-
pared to handle all of your benevolent money. It is disbursed each month
in full to each of the fourteen causes. To use the facilities of the office
would greatly simplify matters for the local church treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. GARTH, Chairman.
Place of Next Meeting — The Moderator and the Stated Clerk
were authorized to secure a place for the meeting of the next
Stated Session of Presbytery, April 20, 1943.
Nomination of Moderator — Rev. B. Frank Yandell was nom-
inated for Moderator of the next stated meeting of Presbytery.
Adoption of Minutes — ^The minutes of this session of Presby-
tery were read and adopted.
Adjournment — After the singing of the Doxology and the
closing prayer offered by Rev. M. R. Gibson, Presbytery ad-
journed to meet in the next' Stated Session at 10:00 A. M., on
April 20, 1943.
GEORGE P. STEVENS, Moderator
B. F. YANDELL, Acting Permanent Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH STATED SESSION
OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Steele Creek Church,
April 20, 1943.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred Six-
tieth Stated Session in the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C. at 10:00 A. M. on Tuesday, April 20, 1943. The
court was called to order by the Moderator, Rev. George P.
Stevens, and was constituted with prayer by Rev. Wm. A.
Brown. The meeting was opened with Divine Worship and a
missionary sermon from the text, Acts 1 :8, by the Moderator.
Communion — The Communion of the Lord's Supper was ad-
ministered by Rev. J. W. Grier and Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., as-
sisted by the following Ruling Elders of the Steele Creek
Church: G. S. Cook, W. H. Clark, R. W. Davenport, Jasper
Price, I. H. Freeman, Lester Brown, B. B. Wilson, George F.
Brown, L B. Faires, Lester Byrum, and R. A. Grier.
Memorial — A memorial to Rev. John W. Moore was prepared
and read by Rev. J. G. Garth. Pending the adoption of this
memorial Presbytery observed a season of prayer on behalf of
the surviving members of Dr. Moore's family. The prayer was
led by Rev. J. M. Walker. The memorial was adopted by a rising
vote and is as follows :
John Wallace Moore was born near Sugaw Creek church in Mecklen-
burg County, North Carolina, May 18, 1866. His father was John Wilson
Moore, one of Mecklenburg county's most picturesque characters. His
mother was Margaret Gibbon, daughter of Dr. John R. Gibbon of Char-
lotte, N. C.
John Wilson Moore, who was a farmer, moved to the community of
Hopewell Presbyterian church, and the children were all identified with
that historic church, and all of them became active Christians and church
workers, a number of them taking outstanding places in the life of the
Presbyterian church. There were four sons and four daughters.
John Wallace Moore was the oldest child. His brother N. G. Moore was
next and died in Mooresville, N. C. some years ago. L. L. Moore became
a medical missionary in China, and later was ordained and spent his
last years in America, notably a long pastorate in Taylorsville, N. C.
Samuel W. Moore was for many years pastor at Bluefield, W .Va. and
has retired from active pastoral work, and makes his home in Ft. Pierce,
Fla.
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The four sisters were Lizzie, Annie, who was the wife of J. M. Sample
of Ft. Pierce, Fla. who is now living, Mary who was Mrs. Thomas J.
Smith, of Charlotte, N. C, and Fannie who is Mrs. W. E. Tylander of
Ft. Pierce, Fla.
John Wallace Moore in his boyhood united with Hopewell church,
and obtained his high school education in Hugh Gray's noted school at
Huntersville, N. C. He attended Davidson College and received his B. A.
degree there in 1886. In 1921 he received the degree of doctor of divinity
from Davidson. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and finished
his course there in 1890, when he was both licensed and ordained on May
15, 1890 by Mecklenburg Presbytery, and set apart for foreign mission
work, and went to Kochi, Japan, where he stayed till 1898.
The departure of John Wallace Moore to Japan set the signal for
others to devote their lives to the foreign cause. John had made this
determination soon after his union with the church. Hopewell had five
' others who caught' the vision of the man of Macedonia, and all went to
Japan except one, L. L. Moore, who went to China. These were Ola Pat-
terson, who is Mrs. W. C. Gumming of Davidson, Ella Houston, Lizzie
Moore who went to Japan to mother John's family after the death of
Mary Ellie Reed, his wife, Mary Torrence who was married to L. L.
Moore who went as a medical missionary to China. She first went to
Japan.
The devotion of this family group is a distinction in Presbyterian
history, as well as a remarkable instance of old Hopewell's long career
as the mother of ministers and missionairies. ^
John Wallace Moore and Mary Ellie Reed who was of Steele Creek
were married June 15, 1890. They left one son, John Watson Moore, now
for many years superintendent of schools in Winston-Salem,, N. C. Mrs.
Moore died in 1893 just three years after her marriage. On Sept. 17, 1895
X. W. Moore married Kate Thompson Boude of Pleasant Hill, Mo., who was
herself a missionary in Japan, and she survives him with the following
children: Maj. Boude C. Moore of Arlington, Va. ; Rev. Lardner W. Moore,
now with the Army Intelligence; Lieut.-Col. Wallace H. Moore, in Pacific
area; Rev. James Erskine Moore, now a chaplain in the Army in North
Africa; Lieut. Bertha L. Moore, registered nurse. Camp Blanding, Fla.;
Miss Eleanor Moore who is with Mt. Vernon Seminary, Washington, D. C,
and Katherine, Mrs. C. A. Curnow, of Long Island, N. Y.
Dr. Moore and his family with their children spent a few days together
last August on South River, near Annapolis, Md. A mimeographed sheet
describing this beautiful home-coming was received some week or two
before Dr. Moore passed to his reward. This is a very precious memory
to this large connection.
Dr. Moore describes their sweet associations together, when from 15
to 34 people sat down to meals together at a long table under the trees,
father and mother, sons and daughters and grandchildren all in one
family, happily unaware that this was the last time they would have
unbroken communion. The family united in thanksgiving and praise for
the goodness of God that had kept the eight children and 18 grandchildren
under His care, especially, Lardner who had been a prisoner in Japan and
came home on the Gripsholm just in time for the reunion.
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Dr. Moore's services may be thus listed : Kochi, Japan, 1890-1898 ;
Susaki, Japan, 1898-1909; stated supply at Hagerman, Texas, 1911-1913;
back in Japan Susaki, 1913-1922 ; Takamatsu, 1922-1936. He then honorably
retired having reached the age of 70 years, hq remained in Japan 1937-
1938 and then came to Mt. Washington, Md. 1939-1941, and then removed
to Ft. Pierce and Safety Harbor, Fla., which last he called his home till
death.
Dr. Moore and his first wife lost an infant son, and the last wife and
he lost two sons, Mason and Lynford, the first a college boy and the
latter an infant. Mrs. Kate Boude Moore, the wife and all her children ex-
cept the two named survive. Dr. Moore is survived by Sam W. Moore,
Miss Lizzie Moore and Fannie Moore Tylander, his brother and sisters.
And thus we have the record of a long and useful life. Many shall rise
up in that day and call him blessed both in Japan and in America, and we
his brethren thank God for the example, the faith, the constancy, the
courage and the industry of this Godly man.
Dr. Moore died on Friday, March 19, 1943 in Morton Plant Hospital.
Clearwater, Fla. He had been battling against a heart ailment for several
years. Funeral services were conducted at Hopewell church on Sunday,
March 21. The last rites were conducted in the church of his childhood
by the pastor of Hopewell, Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin, assisted by Rev. John R.
Cunningham, D.D., president of Davidson College.
The funeral took place immediately after the morning service at
Hopewell at which Dr. Cunningham had preached and the order of
service merged into the funeral on the arrival of the party at noon. There
was a down pour of rain all that day, but in spite of the inclemency of
the weather, a large throng of his friends gathered, as well as most of the
family. A great array of flowers surrounded the casket, and in the historic
old cemetery of Hopewell John Wallace Moore was laid to his last rest,
amid relatives and friends of long ago.
Servant of God well done.
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Master's joy!
The voice at midnight came ;
He started up to hear;
A mortal arrow pierced his frame;
He fell, but felt no fear.
His spirit with a bound
Left its encumbering clay;
His tent, at sunrise, on the ground
A darkened ruin lay.
Soldier of Christ, well done!
Praise be thy new employ;
And, while eternal ages run,
Rest in thy Savior's joy.
— Montgomery
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Roll — ^The following were present and were enrolled or were
enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery:
Ministers: G. P. Stevens, J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W.
Stork, J. M. Walker, Q. N. Huneycutt, T. F. Huneycutt, A. A. Walker,
C C. Beam, W. H. Johnston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, J. C. Grier,
W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson,
J. P. H. McNatt, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd, A. H. Key,
E. V. Wiley, L. T. Gill, W. L Howell, Jr., T. B. Anderson, D. K. Snyder,
John A. Redhead, Jr., W. C. Smith, J. E. Mcjunkin, C. N. Morrison, W. T.
Smith, Jas. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A. J. Warner, W. R. Buhler, Jno. 'R.
Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAHster, N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone,
R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Gary R. Blain, Wm. A. Brown,
P. H. Gwynn, Jr., W. A. Alexander, Paul P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes
Rolston, Robert F. Boyd, Robert Turner, Dana Waters, F. C. Debele, Jr.,
C. G. McClure, S. M. Inman. — 58.
Ruling Elders: D. M. Morrow, Albermarle First; Edgar Goodwin,
Amay James; J. C. Byrum, Amity; D. E. Brady, Jr., Badin; Vance Baucom,
Brainerd; J. O. Jones, Caldwell Memorial; C. H. Trexler, Camden; H. T.
Baldwin, Cameronian; J. O. Hawfield, Camp Greene; J. C. Munn, Candor;
J. N. Herron, Central Steele Creek; McAlister Carson, Charlotte First;
A. V. Russell, Charlotte Second ; John W. Lowry, Commonwealth ; Pink
Sutton, Community; T. M. Davis, Cooks Memorial; J. H. Thomas, EHerbe;
J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet ; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell ; John R. Barnette,
Huntersville ; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail; Grady Williams, Lee Park;
C. W. Allred, Macedonia; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; N. O. Alexan-
der, Matthews; N. C. Long, McGee; G. B. McClellan, Monroe First;
V. L. Wall, Morven; Lee Mclnnis, Mt. Carmel; J. H. Rhyne, Mulberry;
John S. Cansler, Myers Park; J. W. Gettys, Nevin; J. M. Russell, Newell;
B. B. Young, North Charlotte; D. E. Clark, Pageland; Plato W. Daven-
port, Paw Creek; W. M. Junker, Philadelphia; E. H. Hand, Pineville;
T. E. Hoover, Pleasant Hill ; P. P. Patterson, Providence ; Fred W. Alex-
ander, Ramah; W. T. Wicker, Roberdell; H. L. Pickett, Rockingham;
J. W. Craig, Jr., St. Andrews; Nat C. White, St. Paul; W. P. Harkey,
Selwyn Avenue; Harvey B. Hunter, Sharon; A. W. Davis, Siler; James
B. Perry, Six Mile Creek; W. H. Clark, Steele Creek; Chas. W. Robinson,
Sugaw Creek; J. M. Davenport, Tenth Avenue; A. L. Primm, Thomasboro;
C. W. Safrit, Troy; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; A. B. Norwood, Walkers-
ville; C. S. Massey, Waxhaw; W. W. Watt, Jr., West Avenue; H. G.
Robinson, Westminster; Clyde L. Hunter, Williams Memorial; W. P.
Glenn, Wilmore. — 6L
Visiting Brethren — The following were introduced to Pres-
bytery and invited to sit with us as visiting brethren : Rev. J.
M. Wells, Harmony Presbytery; Rev. W. C. Neel, Kings Moun-
tain Presbytery; Rev. J. O. Mann, Wilmington Presbytery;
Rev. J. A. Mclntyre, Bethel Presbytery.
Arrangements^ — Rev. J. M. Walker, chairman of the Commit-
tee on Arrangements, presented a report which was adopted
and is as follows :
Your Committee on Arrangements would suggest that Presbytery adopt
the following schedule of hours and orders :
1. Convene at 10:00 A. M.
2. Take recess for lunch at 12:30 P. M.
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3. Reconvene at 1 :30 P. M.
4. The Defense Service Council representatives be heard 1 :30-l :45 p. m.
5. The Executive Committee of Presbytery's Home Missions be given
the order of the day at 1 :45 P. M.
6. Take recess for supper at 6:00 P. M.
7. Reconvene at 7:30 P. M.
8. Preaching by candidates for licensure shall be the first order of
the evening session.
9. Adjourn at will.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WALKER, Chairman
Standing Committees — The Moderator announced the ap-
pointment of Standing Committee as follows :
1. Arrangements — J. M. Walker and W. H. Clark.
2. Bills and Overtures— G. P. Stevens, A. Julian Warner, M. B. Prince,
Jr., Holmes Rolston and McAlister Carson.
3. Judicial— C. H. Rowan, C. N. Morrison, Paul P. Thrower, Wm. A.
Brown, and Nat C. White.
4. Minutes of Synod— J. C Grier, W. G. Thomas, Q. N. Huneycutt,
J. L. Griggs and I. B. Faires.
5. Resolutions — C. G. McClure, Dana Waters, R. F. Boyd, and C. W.
Safrit.
6. Sessional Records — J. Walton Stewart, Jr., F. C. Debele, Jr., A. T.
Taylor.
Terms of Calls Changed^ — Communications from a number of
churches were received requesting- permission to change the
terms of their calls for their pastors. Permission was granted
for such changes as follows :
Steele Creek, increase pastor's salary from $2500 a year to $2800 and
make necessary adjustments for the Ministers' Annuity Fund; 'Mallard
Creek, increase pastor's salary from $1500 to $1800 a year; Central Steele
Creek, increase pastor's salary by $280 per year; St. Paul, increase pas-
tor's salary from $2000 to $2100 per year ; Tenth Avenue, increase pastor's
salary from $2700 to $3000. per year, all other conditions of the call to be
the same; Philadelphia, increase pastor's salary from $1500 to $1800 per
year ; Troy, increase pastor's salary from $780 to $900 per year ; Plaza,
change from $2700 and 7j^% provision for Ministers' Annuity Fund to $2500
and manse 7j^% provision for Ministers' Annuity Fund; Pineville, in-
crease pastor's salary from $600 to $900 per year with proper adjustments
as to Ministers' Annuity Fund; Monroe First, increase pastor's salary
from $2400 to $2700 per year with proper annuity payments ; Hamlet,
increase pastor's salary from $1950 to $2400 ; Altan, increase from $225
to $247.50 and participation in Ministers' Annuity Fund; Bethany increase
from $100 to $110 and proper annuity payments; Lee Patk, increase from
$175 to $192.50 and annuity payments ; Providence, fix salary at $1020 with
participation in Ministers' Annuity Fund; Waxhaw, fix salary at $800
with participation in the Ministers' Annuity Fund ; Wadesboro, increase
pastor's salary from $1800 to $2000 per year ; St. Andrews, increase pastor's
salary from $1800 to $2000 per year, all other agreements with the pas-
tor to remain as before. All of these changes are to be effective as of
April 1, 1943.
Resolution — Rev. C. M. Boyd presented a resolution which
was adopted and is as follows :
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The Mecklenburg Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States records its profound pleasure at the action looking to union, as
reported in the Press, taken by the First Presbytery of the Associate Re-
formed Presbyterian church at its late meeting in Gastonia, North Carolina.
The Presbytery believes that the General Assembly of the Prebyterian
Church will welcome exploration and discussion of the subject and that it
would rejoice in ultimate union. In the meantime, the Presbytery would
like to assure the First Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church that it would be happy in an ever closer cooperation and deeper
fellowship between the two Presbyteries which occupy so much of common
territory.
Location of Churches — A report of the Special Committee on
the Location and Relocation of Churches was presented by the
chairman, Rev. Jas. A. Jones. The report was adopted and is hs
follows :
This is the third report of your Special Committee on the Locatio^ and
Relocation of Churches, and it is proper that a brief record of our work
be stated. The Committee was appointed in response to an overture to
the Presbytery in January 1941. The first report indicating the nature
and need of some study of the problem of the location of Churches, sug-
gested particularly by the relative decline of Presbyterian population and
influence, was presented in July 1941. In April 1942 the second report
emphasizing that several sections of the Charlotte area were unchurched
and recording the Committee's effort in regard to relieving this situation,
particularly with reference to the Chantilly section and the St. Paul's
Church, was presented. Since that time the congregation of the St. Paul'^
Church has been moved into the Chantilly area, thus presenting a possible
and desirable solution to the need for a church of our denomination in that
community.
There have been surveys with varying degrees of thoroughness of other
areas of our urban community, and each of them has been considered
with some degree of care by your Committee. In two instances the Com-
mittee has dealt with the problem of the apparent disirability of the reloca-
tion of two of our congregations, in view of the changing nature of the
population surrounding the Church house and the removal of members
from the immediate area of the Church building. But because of local
conditions, it has been impossible for these congregations to effect any
change in their present status. The matter is before them and is being
considered by them, and, at the appropriate time, it is expected that the
congregations will remove to neighborhoods more central to their mem-
bership.
In our report to this meeting of Presbytery, the Committee wishes to
submit information concerning several additional areas in the Charlotte
section of the Presbytery. One of them that deserves particular attention
is the Park Road community. This is a community that is developing along
the southern extension of Avondale Avenue, Under the leadership of the
Rev, H, L. Reaves, we have discovered that there are some fifty-five homes
in this community, exclusive of those of present active members of any
church, which would desire the location of some kind of Presbyterian work
in that area.
The Marsh Road and McDonald Heights communities, two areas lying
between Park Road and South Boulevard on the Rock Hill Highway,
have also been surveyed ; and in both communities the prospect of definite
religious work under the leadership of our denomination has been re-
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ceived favorably. In the Marsh Road community, particularly, a lot has
been secured which will be adequate and which in location is very at-
tractive. In the McDonald Heights community a lot has been given upon
which some structure can be erected for a mission work in this area.
Both of these communities will have to be developed apart from the
closest Presbyterian Church. In the case of the Park Road community
it is the judgment of the Committee that the Selwyn Avenue Church
should be urged and encouraged to assume responsibility for that area,
particularly in view of the fact that a road soon will be constructed which
will more closely unite these two communities.
In the West Boulevard or Wilmont Road section there is a development
under way which promises to increase, especially in view of the popula-
tion growth from the influx of employees in the plant of the United States
Rubber Company. A lot 175 by 50 feet in the center of the community
has been approved as a desirable location for mission work. With regard
to this community, however, your Committee feels that it should be the
particular responsibility of the Wilmore Presbyterian Church, and, con-
sequently, it suggests to the Officers of that congregation that, in con-
sultation and cooperation with Home Missions Committee and your Special
Committee, plans be enacted for the establishment there of a mission work
which will associate the inhabitants of that neighborhood with the con-
gregation of the Wilmore Church. This we feel to be most desirable.
Two sections of the city deserve particular mention. Under the auspices
of the Federal Housing Authority, a housing project for Negro families
known as "Fairview Homes" has been erected in Charlotte and is now
occupied. Under the leadership of a special sub-committee from the Home
Missions Committee, property has been secured joining the Housing prop-
erty, and the lot has a frontage of 100 feet and a depth of 210 feet on
Oaklawn Avenue. Just now the Fairview Homes are completely occupied
with a resident population of something like 1900 people. Adjacent to this
whole area is a Negro community with a population in excess of 1,000, so
that in this neighborhood is a population of approximately 3,000 people.
There are six churches in the area, but by reputation they are not adequate
for the discharge of the religious duties there. Your Committee feels that
this contact with the Negro community and the responsibility of work
within them are among the urgent tasks of the Presbytery, and in coop-
eration with the Presbytery's Committee on Home Missions is now exert-
ing every effort to see to the establishment of an attractive and efficient
church organization in this area of the city.
A second housing project, this one for white families, known as
"Piedmont Courts" has 364 apartments and a population of something
like 1400 people. Immediately in front of the administration building of that
project a lot 100 by 162 feet is available. There are no churches close at
hand which can meet adequately the needs of the population of the Court.
Under the leadership of the Home Mission Committee a splendid Bible
School was conducted last summer, and a Sunday School is now in opera-
tion. The need for this particular work certainly is evident. Your Com-
mittee has consulted with the Director of the Federal Housing Authority,
and he most heartily urges all speed that wisdom will permit in the en-
trance of onr church into this area of our city.
With this report as to these particular areas and with some observa-
tion about the present status of affairs in them, your Committee now states
three basic principles upon which it believes this whole matter of the
location of churches must be founded :
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1. There must be careful examination of the whole territory affected.
This examination must be carried out in detail and the information must
be examined carefully. We feel that definite mistakes can be made if an
improper location is secured and if the Presbytery proceeds to act through
its Committees with less than the full information on the total missionary
picture.
2, In the majority of cases it will be wise to build chapels and not
churches. The problem of transportation is not severe, and while we must
put at the disposal of all communities competent and attractive places
of worship and of religious instruction, we should not commit the mistake
of building too many churches in a period of enthusiasm lest the time
come in more unadvantageous circumstances when these churches will
have to be abandoned or their activity suspended. Your Committee feels
that this is a matter of extreme importance, and consequently it does
not contemplate the establishment of churches in all of these areas, but
rather the establishment of out-post Sunday Schools, or other mission
organizations that can provide temporary nurture for these various pop-
ulations.
3 : It has been suggested in the previous report that your Committee
approves of organization of what would be known as a Presbyterian
League, which would supply the funds necessary for this important func-
tioning of our church. The Committee has altered its opinion in this matter
and feels that in every case the entrance into new communities should
be under the leadership and with the cooperation of a particular local
church already in existence and already active. To that end it urges
that the areas suggested here should be claimed by the churches nearest
to them. The purpose of this policy is to provide for the growth and influ-
ence of congregations that now exist and to locate specific responsibility
for every area under consideration.
Of course, there is the necessity of funds with which to finance this
matter. We feel that funds can be raised under the auspices of this special
Committee or under the leadership of a Committee on Home Missions.
We feel further that the expenditure of funds and the making of various
policies affecting these areas are matters of such particular concern and
peculiar circumstance, that they can be best solved by a local congregation
whose interest and effort have been enlisted in this type of mission work.
It can be said for three of these areas — McDonald Heights, Piedmont
Court, and Fairview Homes, local congregations have already been con-
tacted with a view to their assuming responsibility for them, and at present
it appears that these congregations will react most favorably to the prop-
osition. Again, the Committee requests that for the Wilmont Road section
the congregation of the Wilmore Church be asked to take the lead; and for
the Park Road section, the congregation of the Selwyn Avenue Church
assume responsibility.
Your Committee feels that the matter of the Church Manse and Erec-
tion League deserves the heartiest support of all the Presbyterians within
our bounds. If we could have 10,000 people who would agree to give a dol-
lar a year on call for any of these missionary projects, we would have an
adequate fund with which to pursue the necessary policy of the location
and reestablishment of churches. It commends the work of the Church
Manse and Erection League as being the sensible and attractive way of
raising this fund, and it urges the ministers of the Presbytery to present
the work of the League enthusiastically to their officers and congregation.
A final word needs to be said. Most of the work indicated in this report
has not been done by your Special Committee, but under the leadership of
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the Presbytery's Committee on Home Missions and particularly under the
leadership of Mr. Stone. Working with him has been a sub-committee of
the Home Missions Committee composed of Mr. Morgan Speir, and
Mr. Erdman Love. These reports and surveys have been prepared by them
and by Rev. H. L. Reaves. It has been the function of your Committee to
consult w^ith this group about the wisdom of the location of the churches
and about the proper method of securing the program which will assure
the best results to our missionary efforts. To these men particularly your
special Committee would express its deep appreciation for the work that
they are doing for the Presbytery.
The work of this Committee properly belongs to the Home Missions
Committee. It cannot be executed except in cooperation with that Com-
mittee ; and the time will come, and probably soon, when your Special
Committee should be discharged, and the whole duty committed to the
care of the Presbytery's Home Missions. It is the judgment of the Home
Missions Committee and our judgment as well, that the Special Committee
should be continued for one year, and request therefor is hereby made.
The attention of the Presbytery is called to the fact that Rev. C. H.
Rowan was appointed a member of the Committee by virtue of his office
as Chairman of Home Missions. It is requested that Mr. Rowan be con-
tinued as a member of this Special Committee and that the Rev. Neill
R. McGeachy be added as an additional member. By the same token Dr.
R. A. Young served as Chairman of Religious Education. It is requested
that the Rev. M. B. Prince be added to the Committee also since he is
now Chairman of Religious Education.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES A. JONES
For the Committee
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Presbytery's
Permanent Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief presented a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery hereby recommends to the Executive Com-
mittee of Christian Education and Ministerial Relief for the year April
1, 1943— March 31, 1944 the following for aid:
Mrs. Isabel Sterrett Anderson $240.00
Mrs. Mary Alice Malloy Berryhill 240.00
Mrs. Reilma Sanders Caldwell 240.00
Mrs. Elinor Smith Caligan 240.00
Rev. Wm. B. Steele Chandler 480.00
Mrs. Alice Walker Cochran 240.00
Rev. William C. C. Foster 480.00
Mrs. Mary Eleanor Bills Gurney 240.00
Miss Elise Hardin 144.00
Mrs. Mary Torrence Moore 240.00
Rev. Morris Elmore Peabody 420.00
Rev. Luther Harrison Query 360.00
Rev. William C. Underwood 480.00
Presbytery certifies as to the continuing need of Rev. R. J.
Mcllwaine, who is Honorably Retired.
David H. Coblentz was recommended to the Presbytery as a
candidate by letter from Charles L. Plymate, Stated Clerk of
the Presbytery of Dayton, of the Presbyterian church U. S. A.
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On the basis of this letter Presbytery ordered his name entered
on the roll of the candidates of the Presbytery.
Candidate W. H. Boyd was presented to the Presbytery for
Licensure and Ordination.
Candidate Frederick Clyde Pratt was presented to the Presby-
tery for Licensure.
Report of Commissioner to the General Assembly — Mr. L. A.
Marshall reported his attendance as a Commissioner to the Gen-
eral Assembly of 1942. The report was received and the com-
missioner's diligence was commended.
Dissolution of Pastorates — Rev. T. B. Anderson requested
Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation existing between
himself and the Unionville Church. There was no representative
of the church to reply, and the church was cited to appear at the
next stated meeting of Presbytery to express its wishes as to
the dissolution of this pastorate.
Rev. A. A. Walker requested Presbytery to dissolve the pas-
toral relation existing between himself and the Rockingham
Church. Representatives of the church after paying high tribute
to the worth of Dr. Walker's character and service reluctantly
concurred in the request for the dissolution of the pastorate.
The request was granted and the pastoral relation was dissolved
to become effective May 1, 1943.
Minister Retired — Rev. A. A. Walker requested Presbytery
to grant him the honorably retired relationship. The request
was granted with appropriate recommendation to the Ministers'
Annuity Fund.
Recess for Lunch — Recess was taken until 1 :30 P. M. The
closing prayer was offered by Rev. C. M. Boyd.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1 :30 P. M. and was opened with
prayer by Rev. S. M. Inman.
Minister Installed — The Commission to install Rev. S. M.
Inman as pastor at Selwyn Avenue Church presented a report
which was admitted to record and is as follows :
Commission to install Rev. Samuel M. Inman as pastor of Selwyn
Avenue Presbyterian Church met at the church Sunday P. M. at 5 :00
o'clock, January 31st, with the following members present : Dr. James A.
Jones, Chairman, Dr. C. M. Boyd, Dr. J. S. Sibley, Dr. J. M. Gettys,
Elders W. E. Price, and Dr. J. L. Ranson.
The Commission was constituted with prayer by Dr. C. M. Boyd.
W. E. Price was elected Secretary.
Dr. Gettys presided and offered prayer and W. E. Price offered the
invocation. Dr. Jones preached the sermon from the text Deut. 14:2.
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35
The constitutional questions were propounded by Dr. Jones to tfie pastor
elect and to the congregation. Charge to the pastor was delivered by Dr.
C. M. Boyd, charge to the congregation by Dr. J. S. Sibley and Rev.
Samuel M. Inman was duly installed as pastor of the Selwyn Avenue
Presbyterian Church.
The Commission met after the benediction and approved the minutes
and adjourned with prayer by Dr. J. S. Sibley.
JAS. A. JONES, Chairman
W. E. PRICE, Secretary
Defense Service Council — Rev. Jas A. Jones presented the re-
port of the Defense Service Council which was adopted and is
as follows :
1. The work of the Council is commended to the churches of the
Presbytery as deserving their loyal and sacrificial support for the sake
of the Kingdom of Christ, for the honor of our churches, and for the
security of our land.
2. Mother's Day is designated as the day of special appeal for this
cause. If this date is unsatisfactory because of local condtions, another
date during the spring period shall be selected.
3. Mecklenburg Presbytery accepts the sum of $7500 as its share in the
$30,000 fund approved by the Synod of North Carolina toward the Assem-
bly's goal of $191,000 for the work of the Defense Service Council; and
assigns the quotas to the local congregations as follows :
Albemarle First
$ 122
Lee Park
5
Polkton
5
Albemarle Seconi
d 22
Lilesville
3
Providence
45
Altan
, 5
Locust
5
Ramah
15
Amay James
3
Macedonia
5
Rehoboth
5
Amity
25
Mallard Creek
30
Robinson
15
Badin
20
Marks Creek
5
Rockingham
50
Banks
15
Marshville
5
Roberdell
5
Benton Heights
5
Marston
5
Rourk
5
Bethany
5
Matthews
20
Salem
5
Bethel
15
Monroe First
200
St. Andrews
35
Bethlehem
10
Morgan M.
8
St. Paul
60
Beulah
8
Morven
15
Selwyn Avenue
30
Biscoe
10
MeGee
15
Sharon
75
Brainerd
10
McLean M.
5
Siler
5
Caldwell Mem'l
488
Myers Park
1,500
Six Mile Creek
5
Camden
5
Mt. Carmel
5
Steele Creek
410
Cameronian
7
Mt. Gilead
10
Stephenson
3
Candor
8
Mulberry
65
Sugaw Creek
150
Camp Greene
10
Newell
,10
Tabernacle
5
Central Steele Ck
;. 40
Nevin
10
Tenth Avenue
190
Charlotte First
1,250
Norman
5
Thomasboro
30
Charlotte Second
2,100
N. Charlotte
15
Troy
10
Commonwealth
10
Norwood
10
Turner
5
Community
5
Oakboro
5
Unionville
5
Cook's Mem'l
25
Pageland
5
Wadesboro
30
Cornelius
5
Paw Creek
85
Walkersville
7
Ellerbe
10
Pee Dee
5
Waxhaw
IS
Hamlet
50
Plaza
60
West Avenue
80
Hopewell
60
Philadelphia
30
Westminster
200
Huntersville
65
Pineville
25
Williams Memorial
50
Indian Trail
10
Pleasant Hill
20
Wilmore
30
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Home Missions Committee — The Executive Committee on
Presbytery's Home Missions submitted a report and, pending
its adoption, Rev. Neill R. McGeachy addressed the Presbytery
on "Our Home Mission Task." The report was adopted and is
as follows :
The Executive Committee of Home Missions for Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery respectfully presents the following report:
Through the blessing of Almighty God we are able to present a most
encouraging report on the work done during the last church year. We
have been able to meet all of our financial obligations and in a number
of cases to increase the salaries of our workers. At Christmas each of
our ordained ministers was given a check for $20.00. During the year
we have had an average of 20 workers being supported in part from the
Home Mission Funds of the Presbytery.
We wish to express appreciation to the workers on the field for their
faithful and devoted services, to all Churches which have supported
the work, to all the Auxiliaries making special donations, and to the
Executive Board of Mecklenburg Presbyterial for recommending to the
Auxiliaries that they remember Presbytery's Home Missions in the dis-
tribution of funds left over after paying the regular budgets ; and we wish
to gratefully record our appreciation for the fine donations made to our
work by Mr. W. H. Belk. He has purchased for us the site on which the
Erdman Love Chapel is built. Also, he has given us a large lot on the
corner of Marsh and Pineville Roads. These deeds have been recorded.
He is also giving us four lots on Oaklawn Avenue adjoining the Fairview
Homes Negro Housing Project. On each of these sites we expect to
construct a building when the way is clear. Mr. Belk has also made possible
the services of Rev. H. L. Reaves, our City Extension Worker, who is
conducting services and Sunday Schools wherever his surveys show a need
and facilities are available. ArTDther contribution to our work, for which
we wish to voice our thanks, is the large and choice lot in McDonald
Heights on which we expect to build a church, which was given through
the generosity of Mr. W. L. Byrum.
Our Committee has begun a number of new projects throughout the
Presbytery: 1. We have enlarged our extension work in the city of
Charlotte and its suburbs, employing the Rev. H. L. Reaves in this capacity.
2. Under the name of the Charlotte Y. M. C. A. we are conducting a
Sunday School at the Fairview Homes Housing Project (Negro). 3. We
have pledged ourselves to give one-half of the salary of a full time worker
for the Piedmont Homes Housing Project (white), and are continuing
our Sunday School there. Miss Kathryn Hunt has been employed as full
time worker for this work, and will begin her services on May 3rd. 4. We
have secured or are in the process of securing lots in strategic places
throughout our Presbyterial bounds for future expansion. 5. In cooper-
ation with the Religious Education Committee of the Presbytery we are
sending the Mecklenburg Presbyterian, our quarterly paper, into every
home of our Presbytery, thus giving news and reports of the work to
every Presbyterian within our area.
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One of the finest projects which our Committee completed was the
building of the Erdman Love Presbyterian Chapel, in an area unserved
by any church. For the building of this chapel we have contributed $1,000.00
from our regular funds and solicited by private subscription $403.00. This
building was dedicated on January 17, 1943.
Other projects of our Committee have bee^i the repair and painting of
four churches ; Camden, McLean, Pageland, and Oakboro, We made a
contribution toward the building of the Unity Presbyterian Chapel, Wades-
boro, N. C, and we supervised a Daily Vacation Church School in that
community last summer.
We have through the Church and Manse Building Fund :
Aided one church in building Sunday School rooms :
Beulah $500.00
Helped two churches to modernize their manses :
Locust $ 67.92
Walkersville 104.08
Helped three churches to purchase manses :
Camp Greene $500.00
St. Pauls 700.00
Commonwealth 217.00
Contributed to the Selwyn Avenue Church $550.00
This fund is growing in size and usefulness.
One other project we are undertaking is the building of a church at the
Fairview Homes Negro Housing Project, Our Committee has appointed
a special Committee for this work, and they have secured the lots (4)
and are going ahead with the plans, hoping to make this work one of the
best Missions in the Synod. There are 1,900 Negroes in this project and the
best Negro leadership in Charlotte welcomes this project as a blessing
to their people.
Special emphasis has been laid on the Lord's Acre Project and we
have good results in two of our fields ; Bethlehem raising $1,000 over and
above the regular giving; Ellerbe $200 and Mt. Carmel $175.00 in addition
to their regular budgets. In an effort to increase, during the year the
number of churches using this plan of financing, we have again brought
the Rev. Dumont Clarke into the Presbytery.
Our annual conference of the Home Mission Committee and the
workers was held this year at the Bethlehem Church, February 16, 1943,
with an attendance of 60. This was one of the high places in tfTe work
of our Committee and proved to be a blessing to all who attended. Em-
phasis was laid upon the Lord's Acre, Evangelism, The Religious Educa-
tion Advance, and Daily Vacation Church Schools.
The Cornmittee initiated the Soldier Work in the Lee Park Church
under the direction of Mr. Joe McLeskey. This was later assumed by the
Defense Service Council.
Through a special Committee the Home Mission Emergency-Soldier
Defense Campaign was promoted under the direction of Mr. B. F.
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Matthews. In addition to addresses by Dr. D. T. Caldwell, and Rev. Robert
L. Riddle there were five radio broadcasts by Revs. Caldwell and Riddle,
and G. Dana Waters.
The Committee has set up a Book Fund of $100.00 to be used in
giving worthwhile books to our Home Mission workers and this has been
warmly welcomed by our pastors.
During the past year our Presbyterial Evangelist, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt,
has held seven evangelistic meetings with 31 profession of faith, 175
reconsecrations. He, also, conducted ten Daily Vacation Church Schools
with an enrollment of 1,408. He conducted four training schools, and
taught a course in Stewardship at the senior Young People's Conference
at Cheraw. During the last twelve months Dr. Huneycutt has preached
204 sermons, taught six Auxiliary study classes, and 21 Bible classes.
In the 53 churches, missions and outposts receiving partial or full
support from the Home Mission Committee 2,035 sermons have been
preached during the year by our workers. In those, 156 have been received
upon profession of faith in Christ, and 147 have been received by letter
or certificate. This is a spiritual birth rate of 5.8% increase. The spiritual
birth rate of the Presbytery as a whole for the preceeding year was less
than 3%.
Forty of the 75 Daily Vacation Church Schools were held — enrolling
3,234 — which is more than 50% of the number enrolled in the Presbytery.
The following Auxiliaries made special contributions to our work
during the past year.
Amity $10.00
Monroe First 27.50
Beulah 5.00
Steele Creek 10.00
Huntersville 10.00
Pageland 5.00
Salem 5.00
C Steele Creek 10.00
Cook's Memorial 5.00
Myers Park 50.00
Paw Creek 10.00
Morvan 10.00
Locust 1.00
Commonwealth 10.00
Bethlehem 3.50
Hopewell 26.00
Troy 10.00
Plaza 12.83
Sugaw Creek 15.00
At the present time two of our Home Mission fields (Roberdell and
Walkersville) are without pastors and the Committee is making every
effort to fill these with strong men.
In closing this report your Committee wishes to express its indebted-
ness to our General Secretary, Rev. R. H. Stone whose untiring efforts
and consecration have made many of these gains possible.
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39
The following table of appropriations for the coming year are rec-
ommended.
Respectfully submitted,
, ^ NEILL R. McGEACHY, Chairman
Appropriations are as follows :
Field Appropriation
Indian Trail $ 800.00
Lee Park 1,000.00
Morven 840.00
Locust 1,000.00
Ellerbe 640.00
Troy 720.00
Marston 650.00
Marshville 720.00
North Charlotte 800.00
Commonwealth 720.00
Selwyn Avenue 750.00
Six Mile Creek 175.00
H. L. Reaves 1,200.00
Piedmont Courts 600.00
Edgar Goodwin 120.00
Book Fund 100.00
Q. N. Huneycutt l,98O.0O
Pageland 900.00
Bethlehem 1,000.00
Roberdell 800.00
Walkersville 1,000.00
Morgan Memorial 900.00
Benton Heights 420.00
Amay James 300.00
$18,435.00
MAF
$ 60.00
75.00
63.00
75.00
48.00
54.00
48.75
54.00
60.00
54.00
13.13
90.00
148.50
67.50
75.00
60.00
75.00
67.50
31.60
22.50
$ 1,264.98'
Total
$ 860.00
1,075.00
903.00
1,075.00
688.00
774.00
698.75
774.00
860.00
774.00
750.00
188.13
1,290.00
600.00
120.00
100.00
2,128.50
967.50
1,075.00
860.00
1,075.00
967.50
451.60
322.50
$19,699.98
Report of R. H. Stone, Treasurer, M.ecklenburg Presbytery's Home Mission
Committee, for the year ending April 9, 1943
Receipts :
Balance as of April 7, 1042 $ 6,833.32
From Churches, Auxiliaries and S. S 19,229.63
From Mr. W. H. Belk:
On Rev. H. L. Reaves' Salary 600.00
Erdman Love Chapel Site 500.00
Marsh Road Lot and Building 2,300.00
Dividends — Commercial National Bank 22.00
Second Presbyterian Church :
Rev. Jawells C'arr 64.50
Lee Park Work 50.00
Individuals — Erdman Love Chapel 403.00
Rev. H. L. Reaves — Honorariums 13.00
Caldwell Memorial— M. A. F. Refund 7.50
Rev. H. L. Reaves' Salary 200.00
♦Hawley Fund 118.54
Home Mission Emergency Fund 819.56
Total Receipts $31,160.05 $31,160.05
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Disbursements:
For Salaries and Supplies $14,593.49
Salary of Evangelist 1,983.05
Salary of Worker with Soldiers 300.00
Salary of Worker at Fairview Homes 60.00
Victory Tax 64.75
M. A. F. Dues 1,058.68
New Buildings :
Erdman Love Chapel $1,401.90
Unity , Presbyterian Chapel 100.00
Benton Heights Religious Education
Building 200.00
$1,701.90 1,701.90
Paint and Repair 200.00
New Sites for Churches 2,656.00
Home Mission Emergency — S. D. Campaign 83.60
Mecklenburg Presbyterian 50.80
Books for Ministers 100.00
On Ellerbe Indebtedness 159.26
Presbytery's Office 900.00
Newell B. & L. Payments 240.00
Tearing Down Peachland Church 19.56
Insurance 7.80
Work at Lee Park (designated) 50.00
Conference Expense 30.00
Electric Cable 6.69
Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt's Expense 12.00
Map of Presbytery 28.75
Miscellaneous Expense 45.98
Total Disbursements $24,352.36' $24,352.36
Balance in Commercial National Bank $ 6,807.69
*Report on the Hawley Fund which is included in the above report :
Amount on hand at beginning of year $5,221.00
Received during year 118.54
$5,339.54
Salary deductions during year 3,783.00
Balance in Fund $1,556.54
Advisory Cominittee — The Advisory Committee on the Gen-
eral Secretary's Office submitted a report which was adopted
and is as follows :
Your Advisory Committee on the office of the General Secretary of
the Mecklenburg Presbytery begs leave to make the following report :
First, we would call attention of the Presbytery to the inestimable
value of this office to the program of the Church as it is now functioning.
The General Secretary and his office secretary are making a splendid
record. The General Secretary is acting as Field Secretary of Home Mis-
sions and as Treasurer of the Home Mission Committee. He supplies
vacant pulpits, preaching some one hundred twenty sermons during the
year, and at present supplies a Roberdel Group each Sunday, driving
some 150 miles a Sunday. Is very active in promoting the Lord's Acre
Movement which is doing great things for some of our Home Missions
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 41
churches. He has been alert to extend and expand the work of Home
Missions and through his efforts additional funds for the Home M"issions
work have been secured. He has sought to magnify Home Mission work
as the basic task of the Presbytery.
As Director of Religious Education he has been diligent in contending
for the importance of Daily Vacation Bible Schools, and has insisted that
each church conduct one each year. As a result, this Presbytery stands at
the top of the list in the Assembly in the number of schools held last
year. He has also helped with the publicity of the annual leadership
training school in Charlotte. As Secretary of Stewardship he has pro-
moted stewardship and succeeded in having many treasurers of churches
and auxiliaries remit their benevolent offerings monthly. As Secretary of
Benevolences he has handled during the year, some $52,01)0; more than
$1,000 per week.
The Presbytery's office is a Bureau of Information. The phone is
ringing constantly, asking all sorts of questions. Recently a lady called and
wanted to know if it was too late to plant a particular type of red rose
and it ranges to "where can we get a pastor?" A number of committees
and Presbyterial Auxiliaries use the facilities of this office for letter writ-
ing, mimeographing programs and distributing their literature. Miss Mc-
Neely, the secretary, is very gracious in rendering this service. Your
Presbytery's Office is also a Publicity Bureau. The General Secretary
furnishes a great many articles to various county papers in the Presbytery.
Also it displays the pictures of groups and conferences and so forth. This
office gets out the Mecklenburg Presbyterian four times each year. This
sheet is packed with news of Presbyterian interest. As soon as the names
are given the office by the churches, this paper will be sent to every
Presbyterian home in the Presbytery. This office is also responsible for the
development of and promotes the Presbyterian Church and Manse Building
Fund. Through almost the sole efforts of the General Secretary we now
have 410 subscribers, pledging about $2,800 per year. This fund is yet in
its infancy and when the Presbytery gets behind it, as it ought to, greater
things can be done.
Mr. Stone is always ready and willing to supply any vacant pulpit.
His car is at the service of the committees of the Presbytery, having
driven about 15,000 miles last year, preaching, speaking to young people
at rallies and conferences and other group meetings in the Presbytery.
Miss McNeely is very gracious and willing to help with all the
facilities of the office for mailing and distributing programs and literature.
The budget for 1942 and 1943, as set up, was $5,000, total actual expenses
were $5,034.00. Total receipts — $5,419.30, leaving cash in the bank as of
April 1 — $385.30. Your Committee, therefore recommends a budget for
1943 and 1944 as follows :
General Secretary's Salary $3,000.00
Car Allowance 300.00
Office Secretary 1,200.00
Ministers' Annuity 225.00
Office Rent 180.00
Office Expense 400.00
TOTAL $5,305.00
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. REDHEAD, JR., Chairman.
42 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Committee on Woman's Work — Presbytery's Permanent
Committee on Woman's Work submitted a report which was
adopted and is as follows :
We would make the following recommendations :
1. That by a rising vote Presbytery express its appreciation for the
excellent report presented to our committee from the Woman's Auxiliary
of Mecklenburg Presbytery which shows that there are 6,764 members
in 74 Auxiliaries in the Presbyterial, and these have contributed to
benevolences $40,673, to local church work $12,894, miscellaneous contri-
butions $1,746, making a grand total of $55,313.
2. That the chairman of the committee on woman's work be appointed
to extend the greetings of Presbytery to the Presbyterial at its annual
meeting to be held, at the Myers Park Church in May.
3. That pending the adoption of this report, Mrs. W. E. Mears,
President of the Woman's Auxilij ry of Mecklenburg Presbytery, be heard.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. GRIER, Chairman.
Letters of Sympathy — Presbytery's attention was called to
the recent deaths of Mrs. W. H. Frazer and Mrs. J. F. Hardie,
also of the illness of Rev. S. B. McLean and Rev. J. S. Sibley.
Prayer was ofifered by the Moderator on behalf of the families
of our stricken brethren ; and the Stated Clerk was directed to
write each of them a letter of sympathy.
Candidates Licensed — ^Candidates W. H. Boyd and F. C. Pratt
applied for licensure. The examination on experimental religion
was conducted by the Moderator and sustained as satisfactory
part of trial. Diplomas from Hampden-Sydney College, for Mr.
Boyd, and Presbyterian College, for Mr. Pratt, were accepted
in lieu of the examinations in academic studies. The usual ex-
aminations in Theology, English Bible, Church Government and
the Sacraments were sustained as satisfactory. The Thesis,
Exegesis and Popular Lecture in each case were accepted as
satisfactory on the recommendation of the Committee on Chris-
tian Education. Statements from Columbia Theological Sem-
inary that both candidates were about to receive B. D. degrees
from that institution were accepted in lieu of the examinations
in Church History and the Original Languages of the Scriptures.
The sermons of Candidates Boyd and Pratt were set for hear-
ing as the first order of the evening session.
Change of Pastorates — Rev. W. T. Smith requested Pres-
bytery to dissolve the pastoral relationship existing between
himself and the Nevin and Newell Churches. Both churches
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY " 43
reported, through their representatives, that their respective
congregations had unanimously refused to concur in this request.
Presbytery engaged in a season of prayer seeking divine guid-
ance. The pastoral relationship was dissolved to become effective
April 30, 1943.
A call from the Wilmore Church for the pastoral services of
Mr. Smith, having been approved to Presbytery by the Com-
mission on the Minister and His Work, was placed in his hands
and accepted by him. The following Commission was appointed
to install Rev. W. T. Smith as pastor of Wilmore Church on
May 16, 1943 at 8:00 P. M. : Rev. B. F. Yandell to preside;
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., to preach the sermon; Rev. Q. N.
Huneycutt to charge the congregation, and Ruling Elder Nat
C. White to charge the pastor.
Nomination of Moderator — Rev. R. H. Stone was nominated
for Moderator of the next stated session of Presbytery.
Committee on Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Res-
olutions presented a report which was adopted by a rising vote
and is as follows :
Whereas the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church of Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina, invited the Presbytery of Mecklenburg to hold
its Spring Meeting in this church, and
Whereas the members of the church have ministered to our comfort
in a perfect manner, making us comfortable during the hours of our meet-
ing and serving us such delicious meals, and
Whereas it is always an inspiration for the members of the Presby-
tery to hold its sessions in this historic church, and
Whereas we appreciate the splendid leadership of the minister of
this church, and we enjoy his fellowship,
Be it therefore resolved that:
1. We thank God for this church, and its work for the Master
through the years.
2. We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Walker, the Session, and
the people of the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church for their thoughtful-
ness and hospitality.
3. We ask the minister. Dr. J. M. Walker, to read this report to the
congregation at a Sunday morning service.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES G. McCLURE, Chairman.
G. DANA WATERS.
ROBERT F. BOYD.
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Commission on the Minister and His Work — The Commission
on the Minister and His Work submitted a report which was
admitted to record and is as follows :
The Commission On The Minister And His Work, in Mecklenburg
Presbytery, respectfully submits the following report :
The Commission has held three meetings since the last meeting of
Presbytery.
At the meeting of Presbytery on January 19th a communication re-
garding the retirement of ministers who had attained the age of 70,
was referred to the Commission. The following resolution was adopted,
a copy being sent to the Clerk of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
"Whereas a communication has been received concerning the
rules pertaining to the retirement of ministers at age 70 and,
Whereas this communication was referred to the Commission
On The Minister and His Work,
Inasmuch as the law of the church provides that when a pastor
of a church attains the age of 70, the church automatically becomes
vacant on September 1st following the pastor's 70th birthday; and.
Inasmuch as the law of the church provides that if such church
wishes to retain the services of her pastor she shall elect him for
a period of one year at a time, not to exceed three such years, and.
Inasmuch as vacant churches automatically come under the care
of the Commission On The Minister And His Work at the time they
become vacant, we call attention of any church whose pastor has
reached the age of retirement, that if such churches wish to retain
the services of such pastors, they should comply with the law of
the church by electing such pastors for one year at a time."
Acting upon a request from the Committee to Recommend a Pastor,
from Wilmore Presbyterian Church, the Commission authorized this
committee to submit to their congregation, the name of Rev. W. T. Smith,
of the Newell and Nevin Churches.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. FRAZER, Chairman.
J. W. THOMSON, JR., Secretary.
Sessional Records — The Standing Committee on Sessional
Records submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows:
The Sessional Records placed in the hands of your committee have
been examined and approved with the exceptions noted:
No record of the Session's representative to Presbytery making a
report of his attendance at that Court: St. Andrews, McGee, Camp
Greene, Waxhaw, Salem, Amay James, Matthews, Sharon, Central Steele
Creek, Marshville, Indian Trail, Norwood, McLean Memorial, Philadelphia
and Robinson.
No record of the report of attendance of representatives at Synod:
St. Andrews, McGee, Camp Greene, North Charlotte, Waxhaw, Central
Steele Creek, Sharon, Marshville, Norwood, McLean Memorial, Marks
Creek, Philadelphia, Robinson and Mulberry.
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No list of Sunday School teachers : North Charlotte, Indian Trail,
Siler, McLean Memorial and Marks Creek.
Statistical Report missing or incomplete : Locust, Oakboro, Macedonia,
Hopewell, Banks, Matthews and Robinson.
Minutes not in permanent form : Walkersville.
Minutes written in pencil : Norman.
Quarters of church year without Session meeting : Ellerbe, Oakboro,
Community, Norwood, Lee Park, Marston and Mt. Gilead.
All or some meetings not opened or closed with prayer : Mt. Carmel,
Cameronian, Candor, Community, Lee Park, Charlotte First, Pleasant Hill.
Minutes not approved by the Session : Candor, Macedonia, Marshville
and Lee Park.
No report of a Commissioner appointed to Presbytery: Six Mile Creek.
No minutes submitted to Presbytery for review : Bethel, Cornelius,
Hawley Memorial, Morgan Memorial, Nevin, Peachland, Rehoboth, Stan-
field, Stephenson, Tabernacle, Turner and Unionville.
All other minutes are app:oved without exception.
Respectfully submitted,
J. WALTON STEWART, JR.. Chairman.
Report of Treasurer of Benevolences — Presbytery's Treasurer
of Benevolences submitted a report which was adopted and is
as follows :
Financial Report of R. H. Stone, Treasurer of Benevolences of
Mecklenburg Presbytery for the year ending March 31, 1943
Disburse-
Cause Receipts ments
Foreign Missions $ 9,972.49 $ 9,972.49
Assembly's Home Missions 3,601.08 3,601.08
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief 2,004.44 2,004.44
Religious Education and Publication 930.50 930.50
American Bible Society 206.02 206.02
Assembly's Training School 289.08 289.08
Presbyterian Orphans' Home 2,587.22 2,587.22
Synod's Home Missions 1,894.16 1,894.16
Educational Institutions & U .T. S 4,220.06 4,220.06
Religious Education in the Synod 1,253.37 1,253.37
Religious Education in the Presbytery 372.00 372.00
Presbytery's Home Missions 19,228.63 19,228.63
Presbytery's Office 4,519.30 4,519.30
College Gift Fund 3.00 3.00
Bibles for Soldiers 6.05 6.05
Assembly's Committee on Evangelism 329.50 329.50
Soldier Defense 414.48 414'.48
Home Mission Emergency-Sol. Defense 784.45 784.45
Leper Work 5.46 5.46
Wm. H. Hopper, Treasurer M. A. F. Dues 7.50 7.50
Student Loan Fund 1.50 1.50
$52,630.29 $52,630.29
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Financial Report of General Secretary of Mecklenburg Presbytery
for the year ending March 31, 1943
Receipts:
Balance April 17, 1942 $ 100.67
From Benevolent Account 4,519.30
From Presbytery's Home Mission Committee 900.00
From W. E. Price 2.50
From Presbyterial Auxiliary 35.00
From Sale of Materials 111.35
From Piedmont Court 25.75
From Caldwell Memorial lt).00
From W. G. Thomas (bus fares) 166.77
From W. G. Thomas (Conference refund) 51.89
From W. H. Belk 47.00
From Y. P. Conference 1.67
From E. E. Gillespie, Treasurer — Refund 28.19
From Presbytery's Committee of Religious Ed 19.54
$6,019.63 $6,019.63
Disbursements :
Salaries :
General Secretary and car allowance $3,068.75
Miss Wyndolyn McNeely 994.30
M. A. F. ($60.00 on last year) 268.33
Victory Tax 35.45
Office Rent 180.00
Telephone 112.61
Presbyterian Committee of Pub. (Mat.) 98.24
J. O. Mann— D.V.B.S. Books 14.10
McNeill Paper Company 25.52
Kale-Lawing Co 9.20
Gray & Creech — Mimeo. Supplies 74.32
Postage and Mailing 130.51
Mecklenburg Presbyterian 56.61
Stationery 12.75
Charlotte Engraving Company 17.54
W. G. Thomas (Refund) 4.00
H. L. Reaves 7.00
R. Fred Dunn 40.00
Bus Tickets to Cheraw 166.77
Adding Machine : 20.00
W. I. Van Ness and Company 65.41
Other office expense, promotion, etc 131.99
Church and Manse Building Fund (Courtesy Loan) 100.00
Bank Charge .78
Balance in Commercial National Bank 385.45
$6,019.63 $6,019.63
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 47
Report of Mecklenburg Presbytery's Church and Manse Building Fund
R. H. Stone, Treasurer — For year ending April 15, 1943
Balance April 20, 1942— deposit $ 541.95
Cash 14.00
Receipts (Including $100.00 courtesy loan to
Presbytery's Office) 2,162.38
$2,718.33
Disbursements :
Camp Greene Manse $ 500.00
Beulah S. S. Rooms ; 412.70
Selwyn Avenue Church 550.00
St. Paul Manse 7t)0.00
Locust Manse 67.92
■ Walkersville Manse 104.08
Commonwealth Manse 217.00
Postage 58.65
$2,610.35
Balance in Commercial National Bank 107.98
$2,718.33 $2,718.33
To Mecklenburg Presbytery, in Session at Steele Creek, April 20, 1943:
At the request of the Chairman of the Auditing Committee of Mecklen-
burg Presbytery, I have made a careful check of the books of R. H. Stone,
Treasurer, as follows :
1. Mecklenburg Presbytery Home Mission Committee.
2. Mecklenburg Presbytery Benevolent Account.
3. Mecklenburg Presbytery Church and Manse Building Fund.
4. The Financial Report of the General Secretary of Mecklenburg
Presbytery.
All four of these accounts of Rev. Mr. Stone are correctly and neatly
kept, and the necessary supporting vouchers and bank statements are
furnished. The balance in each case corresponds with the balance that
the bank shows.
Very respectfully,
April 17, 1943. SADIE GRIER GARTH.
Bills and Overtures — The Standing- Committee on Bills and
Overtures submitted a report which was adopted and is as
follows :
We approve the following overture which was placed in our hands
and recommend that it be sent to the General Assembly:
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg respectfully overtlires the Eighty-
Third General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
as follows : .
Inasmuch as some of the Presbyteries already have Executive or
General Secretaries and as there is a tendency for other Presbyteries
to have such offices, and inasmuch as the salary in some cases comes
48 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
from the Benevolent Funds ; we ask therefore that a space be provided
in the column for "Denominational Benevolences" on the statistical
sheet for this cause, designated "Presbytery's OfHce." If this is not
feasible we ask that a ruling be made as to where such contributions
shall be credited.
Respectfully submitted,
G. P. STEVENS, Chairman.
A. JULIAN WARNER, JR.
M. B. PRINCE. JR.
Treasurer of Tax Fund — The Treasurer of Presbytery's Tax
Fund submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Report of Treasurer for Presbytery's Tax Fund — 1942-1943
Receipts:
Brought Forward from Last Year $ 364.57
/ Received from Churches 2,702.63
Total Receipts ...-. $3,067.20
Disbursements :
Wm. H. Hopper, M. A. F. Dues $ 22.56
W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk 300.00
J. W. Stork, Clerk 12.50
W. A. Nicholson, Clerk 7.50
B. F. Yandell, Clerk 20.00
A. Julian Warner, Clerk : 10.00
J. D. Henderson, Expense 5.00
Sadie Grier Garth, Auditor 12.00
E. C. Scott, General Assembly's Assessment 1,391.47
C. M. Gibbs, Synod's Assessment 376.44
Von Boeckmann-Jones Co., Statistical Tables 10.00
News Printing House 330.35
Presbyterian Committee of Pub., Blank Forms 17.04
Dockets 26.50
Envelopes, Stationery, etc 10.^0
Tipping Statistical Tables 5.00
Postage 41.50
Total Disbursements $2,598.36
Balance in Union National Bank, March 31, 1943 468.84
$3,067.20
At the request of the chairman of the Auditing Committee of Meck-
lenburg Presbytery I have checked the figures — receipts and disbursements
— submitted by Rev. W. H. Johnston, Treasurer of Mecklenburg Presby-
tery, for the year April 1, 1942-March 31, 1943. I have found them neatly
kept and correct in every detail. They balance with the account as the
Union National Bank, Charlotte, shows it.
Respectfully,
SADIE GRIER GARTH.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 49
Statistical Report — The Statistical Report of Presbytery was
read by the Stated Clerk. It was adopted and the Clerk was
directed to forward it to the Stated Clerk of the General
Assembly. (See Statistical Sheet).
Place of Next Meeting — Presbytery accepted the invitation
of the Benton Heights Church for the Summer Meeting, July
20, 1943.
Manual Revision — The following proposed change in the
Manual was docketed for consideration at the Summer Meeting:
Instead of quarterly stated meetings of Presbytery, Stated Sessions
shall be held in the Spring- and Fall, with Adjourned Sessions in the
Summer and Winter.
Recess — Presbytery took recess for supper until 7:30 P. M.
The closing prayer was offered by Rev. Holmes Rolston.
EVENING SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 7:30 P. M. and was opened with
prayer by Rev. G. Dana Waters.
Preaching by Candidates for Licensure^ — Candidate W. H.
Boyd preached from the text, Luke 15:19, on "The Seeking
Christ ;" and Candidate F. C. Pratt preached from the text,
Romans 1:1, on "Paul the Servant of Christ." The sermons
were accepted as satisfactory parts of trial. The examinations
as a whole were sustained and the candidates were licensed to
preach the Gospel, they having answered affirmatively the pro-
posed constitutional questions. Prayer was offered by the
Moderator.
Ordination of Licentiate^ — Upon representation that Mr. W. H.
Boyd had been certified for an appointment to a chaplaincy,
motion was made and passed that he be ordained as an evan-
gelist with power to receive members into the Presbyterian
Church and to certify them to the Sessions of particular
churches, and to administer the sacraments.
The examination for licensure was accepted for ordination
and Licentiate W. H. Boyd was ordained as an Evangelist and
enrolled as a member of Mecklenburg Presbytery upon signing
the obligations required of its ministers by Presbytery.
Minutes Adopted — The minutes of this session of Presbytery
were read and adopted.
50 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Adjournment — ^After a motion for adjournment had been made
and passed, the members of the Court joined in singing- "Blest
Be The Tie That Binds," the Moderator pronounced the Bene-
diction, and the Presbytery stood adjourned to meet in the
Benton Heights Church at 10:00 A. M. on Tuesday, July
20, 1943.
B. FRANK YANDELL, Moderator.
PAUL P. THROWER, Acting Permanent Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
/
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 51
1942
1943
87
87
95
95
615
617
681
783
552
593
836
963
18,882
19,456
260
348
251
283
15,401
15^52
COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
VITAL STATISTICS
1941
Number of Ministers 83
Number of Churches 94
Number of Elders 611
Number of Deacons 682
Number Added on Confession 520
Number Added on Certificate 763
Whole Number of Communicants 18,553
Adult Baptisms 250
Infant Baptisms 195
Sunday School Enrollment 15,898
CONTRIBUTIONS
Foreign Missions $63,252 p7,U7 $37,858
Assembly's Home Missions 22,619 16,195 18,342
Christian Educ. and Ministerial Relief 16,527 14,142 11,306
Assembly's Rel. Ed. and Publication 3,817 3,519 3,433
Assembly's Training School 2,614 3,758 3,436
Bible Cause 805 832 1,324
Synod's Home Missions 17,982 9,806 15,886
Synod's and Presbytery's Relig. Educ 2,938 3,670 5,632
Orphans' Home 28,570 26,859 30,018
Educational Institutions 10,341 10,248 13,017
Presbytery's Home Missions 25,851 24,769 30,476
Congregational Missions 17,736 6,441 4,550
Pastors' Salaries Paid Direct 87,865 92,916 102,135
Pastors' Salaries Paid Indirect 16,240
Current Expenses 123,471 140,987 159,215
Building Expense 67,674 119,359 101,114
Miscellaneous Contributions 30,790 24,762 19,451
i
STATISTICAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1943.
Officers
Communicants
Bap-
1
BENEVOLENT FUNDS CONTRIBUTED
Postora'
Salaries
Other Funds
Contributed
MINISTERS
S
2
3
,
1
fi
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3$
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AND LICENTIATES
NUMBER OF
POSTOFFICES
CHURCHES
a
1
.1
11
1
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1
1
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1
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1
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3
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1
1
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1
1
I
1
a
i
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Washington, D. C
Cljarlotte. N. C.
4
15
323
7180
1086
1305
329
205
" 60
002
301
6322
1429
2378
6000
22S2.
W. A. Alexander. P
Firsft ISi2 ..".;■.
22
■"l8
20
■942
2770
T.B.ADdenon. P
Moaroe.N.C..
Benton Heights*! IMfl
4
5
3
i
56
2
88
5
8
15
1
1
1
18
1
10
120
420
303
979
10
P
UnionvUIe, N. C
L'nionville't
3
11
1
6
20
125
6
21
C. C. Beam. Supt
Charlotte, N.C
Ellerbc, N. C .
3
6:
56
34
17
is
'"8
1
"9
"■" s
*26
i)
38
600
600
51C
242
CaryB.Blain. P
Ellerbc't 1S50,* -'
4
6
i
"93
"4
11
P
Ellerbe, N. C
Mt.Carmelt 1700, ,,
2
3
70
2
30
33
13
11
1
4
3
17
21
250
16
31
P
Norman. N.C. . .
2
2
1
5
32
8!
4
2
3
8
1
10
I
150
11
2
H. B. Blakely. Prcs
Charlotte, N. C
C. M. Boyd. P
Charlotte. N. C
12
18
29
758
341 12
521
918
■ 629
159
19
216
108
910
259
575
lOf-
3000
552
3131
2S0
Robt. F. Boyd. P.
Charlotte. N.C . . .
St.Andrews't ,- ',"
h
9
6
156
135
112
33
17
27
22
33
54
40
110
1800
80
330
IS
Wm. H. Boyd
Charlotte, N. C . . . .
R. H. M. Broivo. Inf .
Charlotte N.C
W. A. Brown, P
Charlotte, N.C
St. Paul't 1906,: ,
1
8
12
27
171
10
4
181
205
91
73
30
5
3
33
30
72
"73
'177
50
2000
4088
166
W. R. BuhlLT. I' . .
P
Indian Trad. N.C. . .
Waihaw. N. C. R. 1
Indian Trail't
Sder.. , .
I
9
5
7
8
4
122
82
7
130
114
50
37
38
9
23
15
15
15
1
1
1
13
6
5
9
36
23
16
U
15
21
500
500
800
43
15
058
140
12
P
Monroe, N.C. R. 6,
Stephenson
;
R.S.Burwell.H.R
Davidson, N. C . . , .
H. C. Carmitbael
HuntcrBville. N. C
W. B. S. Chaodler. lot
Mayraville, S. C
W. C. Copcland
Davidson, N. C .
F. C. Del*l.-, Jr.. P ,
Charlotte, N. C
Commonweallht 1011
4
5
9
5
5
38
17
10
10
1
4
10
28
165
350
105
1187
75
E. L. FlanaKan
Clover. .S. C
W. C. C. Foster, Inf
Newell, N. r .
A. H, Fraser, H. R .
Charlotte, N. C
W. H. Frazcr
Charlotte, N. C ,
■' P
Pinevillc. N. C
Pineville't.
10
3
13
12)
4
3
9:
141
62
8
4
3
15
10
179
41
128
600
33
25
P.
Waihaw. N. C. R. 2
Banks t
5
6
51
3;
21
3
6
11
7
90
21
51
300
19
60
■76
P
Oseeolu,S.C. . ,
Six Mile Creckt . .
3
2
1
41
4(
12
1
7
1
1
1
1
28
0
3
100
200
13
93
J.G.Gnrth.H. R,
Charlotte. N.C
M. E. Gibson. P .
Murshvillo. N.C,
MnrshviUef
5
S
1
83
"22
10
15
1
6
23
2
32
500
720
13
i2S
288
S.S ,
Peach!and, N. V
Peachland
21
P
Polkton. N. C
Hawley Mem.f
2
2
I
2
2G
1
28
10
4
2
':
a
"10
200
10
'46
L. T.Gill. P ..
Pagelond, S. C
Pagcland't 1012
G
8
3
7
78
1
75
5
.
3
10
;
5
1;
220
51
55(1
5
■■ P
Monroe, N. C
Bculahf
5
4
1
2
65
6S
20
1
6
;
8
!
16
Z
275
812
103
" P
Marsh viile. N.C.
Palcmt .
6
7
5
;
57
85
8
3
3
3
G
1
0
i
" 1
200
20
92
J.C.Grier. P
Charlotte. N. C
Mulberry't ,
8
9
5
235
3
3
250
375
200
58
42
15
4
38
35
324
93
16!
ISOO
118
-,-.
'02
J. W.Grier, P ..
Huntersville. N. C
Huntersville.
!
I
13
1
381
6
3
207
361
113
^9
5!
9
7
200
40
385
106
220
1500
255
P.,
Huntersvillc, N. C , , ,
Ramaht.
4
156
;
130
123
42
21
3
3
54
18
114
44
850
28
'..[[
20
J. L. Griggs, P
Charlotte. N.C. , .
Thomasboro't 1921 ,
1^
19
13
72
285
11
25S
110
46
35
3;
10
1
24
S
113
28
11"
1875
212
493
28
P. H. Gwynn, Prof
Davidson. N.C
Beo T. Han-op, Chap
W.I. Howe!!. Jr.. P. .
Q. N. Huneyeult. P. Ev ,
T, F. Huneyfutt. P .
Hamlet, N. C
Indian Trail. N.C
StanGeld. N.C
Hamlet't 1S98 . , .
10
11
10
19
304
"7
9
205
185
109
43
39
92
3
30
"iS
252
■72
131
2U
1070
171
2651
as
Morgan Mera.t . . ,
3
5
11
2
68
11
118
300
901
20
8
Sam M. Inman, P
Charlotte. N. C
Selwyn Ave.t 1941 , , ,
4
4
20
48
138
4
216
"97
■59
18
40
2
8
36
""l.
'as
21
8(
52
1475
7000
iig
W. H. Johnston, P. & ii. C
Charlotte, N. C
Amity'f 1SS2
6
11
3
12
173
;
2
166
26
35
1
4
94
10
37
1200
155
80
Jas. A. Jones, P
Charlotte, N. C
Myers Park't 1926,
15
IS
17
51
1178
6
29
80'
6381
2134
2232
32;
67'
735
2350
591
4944
2547
1069
697
0000
2013
28810
2918
A. H. Key. P .
Monroe. N. C, R. 2
Bcthlehem't
4
3
2
4
126
3
96
14
15
!
1
10
:
14
28
40O
1600
28
1006
10
P. .
Marsbville, N.C
Tabcrnailef . .
;
3
29
65
9
9
;
3
26
'2
13
186
14
C. H. LitUc. P
L. L. Little, F. M
F. R. Me.\listcr. P
Churlolle. N.C
jrecnsboro, N. C .. . .
Matthews, N. C
Sharon't 1S31 . ,
9
"2
5
195
7
210
486
231
331
3;
19
15
101
61
330
170
322
1500
100.
1242
327
Philadelphia't 1770,
10
10
4
326
2
6
201
229
48
55
14
3
57
33
193
50
190
7
1800
ill
4211
C.G.McCluro. P
Charlotte, N. C - , . .
Caldwell Mem.'t 1912
15
21
33
4-
866
17
628
1721
4439
303
14:
370
31
8164
203
1349
591
6937
2640
3596
808
2927
207
N. R. McGea.hy. P
Charlotte. N. C.
Sngaw Creek't 1756
15
15
10
17
551
3
11
45(
741
253
50i
111
19
12
473
114
452
298
552
2400
223
975
326
J. C. HeGehee
Keysville.Va
R.J.McIlwainc.H.R
Monroe. N.C
,
J. E. McJuDkin, P
Hopewell't,
13
i4
8
13
259
2
5
4S5
258
71
11
7
15
211
07
164
124
375
1500
128
438
S. B. McLean, Inf
Charlotte. N.C
J. P. H. MtNult, P .
Morven. N.C
MorvenVlS35 .
;
5
2
1
82
2
1
36
47
IS
40
16
:
1
20
5
150
13
39
600
840
29
339
ii
P
Wadesboro. N. C
Cnmdentl904. ,,
2
3
lOI
3
40
23
7
3
3
1
9
3
32
9
31
240
9
370
15
P
Lilesville. N, C
Lilesvillet 1901 ,.,
E
1
15
5
2
1
1
:
2
4
2
11
2
6
120
3
3
T. H. Mil. hell
Monroe. N.C
C. N. Morrwon, P
Charlotte, N.C
Mallard Creek-t,,: ,
10
13
15
S
4
205
193
65
234
is
io
2
"is
10
" '85
"22
89
1704
"55
52
W.B. Neill, P
J. C. Neville, Chiij.
W.A. NidmUn
Charlotte, N. C .. .
I.aiiglev Field. Vn.. , ,
Charlotte. N. C . .
Robinson' t 1858
5
5
138
B<
60
36
27
25
1
i
50
5
81
15
17
120(1
300
37
m
71
C.R. Nisl>el. H.R
Charlotte. N, C
J.S.Nisl-et.H. H
Moiitreat. N.C
M.E. Pcabody, Inf
Columbia. S.C . .
M.B. Prince. Jr.. P ,
Charlotte. N.C
WilliaiTO! Mem.'t 1885
7
10
30
239
16
:i:c
391
204
127
5
75
43
254
IlO
270
1650
183
773
L.H. Query. Inf
Charlotte. N. C
H.L. Reaves. CM
Charlotte. N.C,
■
1900
J. A.RcihBad.Jf„P
A. L. Roberts
Holmes Rolston, P.. . .
Charlotte, N.C
Charlotte, N. C
Charlotte, N.C.
Second'f
37
27
12
124
2333
5
22
lt>)4
8370
3778
IS74
709
1422
152
1S3S
3001
6307
43S7
8078
213
7200
6708
WestAve't
12
is
' 0
27
459
7
12
345
501
175
135
50
00
7
07
'72
298
162
448
240(
214
3S10
SS5
John R. Rosebro. H. R
Charlotte. N.C,
C. H. Rowan. P
Paw Creek, N.C
Paw Creek't
10
13
19
i
311
6
"q
21s
333
119
54
75
6
"6
41
38
462
i62
209
1500
223
35
'03
. . J' P
Charlotte. N. C„ R. 0
Cooks Mem, t
e
10
2
5
ISO
2
5
91
15;
55
26
8
3
29
15
153
40
135
500
59
72
!S
J. L. RuBsell. P
Cornelius. N. C
Cornelius* 1007 ....
7
2
67
2
GO
7
10
25
65
300
76
3
,. „ " I'
David.son. N.C, R. 1
Cethel't 1S2,S
5
5
2
164
91
33
13
2
8
20
111
34
900
21
M. E. Sentclle. Prof
David:^on. N.C
A. W. Sha»-. P
J. S. Sibley. H-R
Troy, N. C
Charlotte, N, C
Troyt 1897
*
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Charlotte. N. C
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98
55
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03
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Slanfield, N. C
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Albemarle, N.C
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Charlotte. N. C
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MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
161st Stated Session
Benton Heights Church — July 20, 1943
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church — August 23, 1943
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church — October 1, 1943
162nd Stated Session
Sugaw Creek Church — October 21, 1943
Adjourned Session
Charlotte First Church — November 15, 1943
* • * *
Next Stated Session
Commonwealth Church — January 18, 1944
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery-
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Religious Education
Popular Meetings on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Woman's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Resolutions
(f) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and Trus-
tees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominations
(h) Resolutions
(i) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convene at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DIRECTORY
Rev. R. H. Stone, Moderator, Summer Meeting
Rev. M. R. Gibson, Moderator, Fall Meeting
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk, (1944)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Permanent Clerk (1946)
Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro, Assistant Clerk (1946)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1944)
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Evangelist (1944)
Rev. J. G. Garth, Publicity Clerk
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLEGES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years :
1944 — Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1946_Mr. W H.. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1944— Mr. H. J. Allison, Charlotte; Mr. Harry L. Dalton, Charlotte;
Mr. Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte; Rev. Charles R. Nisbet.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte; Mr. James J. Harris, Charlotte;
Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte; Mr. Ivey W. Stewart, Charlotte.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1944 — Mr, W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1945— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. John James, Charlotte. ' .
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1944 — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. R. H. Stone; Mr. H. B. Patterson, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. S. Hutchinson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy
1944— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E.
Watts; Mr. C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. Wm. A. Brown,
Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. G.
Thomas; Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1944— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. W. G. Thomas; Mr. Thomas
Graham, Charlotte; Mr. R. L. Price, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Rev. C. N. Morrison; Dr. E. H. Hand,
Pineville; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Robert Turner; Rev. Holmes Rolston ; Mr. J. Wm. Thomson,
Charlotte; Mr. A. B. Mackey, Charlotte.
4 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory Committee to the General Secretary r
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1946— Rev. Chas. M. Boyd; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. W. E.
Price, Charlotte.
Asseimbly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro.
1944— Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. E. M. Neel, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. D. Loy, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1946_Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. John D. ElHott, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. H. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1945— Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1946— Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. Robt. F. Boyd.
1944— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. C. S. Massey, Waxhaw.
1945— Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr. J. C. Kuck, Rt. 1, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. J. M. Russell, Newell.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1944 — Rev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. Jas. W. Armstrong, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Holmes Rolston; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1946_Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. T. Dunlap, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
1944 — Rev. A. J. Warner; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev Jas. A. Jones; Mr. George E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1946_Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. C. B. Choate, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. Samuel M. Inman.
1944_Rev. Hunter B. Blakely; Mr. Nat C. White, Charlotte.
1945_Rev. B. F. Yandell; M.r. T.hos. M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. S. M. Inman; Mr. Herbert C. Alexander, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1944, Rev. W. R. Buhler, 1945, Rev. M. R.
Gibson; 1946, Rev. W. H. Frazer.
3. Languages— 1944, Rev. J. L. Russell; 1945, Rev. A. J. Warner;
1946, Rev. S. M. Inman.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1944, Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr. ; 1945,
Rev. Paul P. Thrower; 1946, Rev. Robt. F. Boyd.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1944, Rev. J. S. Nisbet ; 1945, Rev.
R. E. Watts; 1946, Rev. C. G. McClure.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic and Rhetoric — 1944, Rev. Jas. A. Jones ;
1945, Rev. J. W. Stork; 1946, Rev. Hunter B. Blakely.
7. Church History— 1944, Rev. Hunter B. Blakely; 1945, Rev. C. D.
Whiteley; 1946, Rev. Neill R. McGeachy.
8. Theology— 1944, Rev. Chas. M. Boyd, Rev. J. L. Griggs; 1945, Rev.
R. A. Young, Rev. Charles R. Nisbet; 1946, Rev. C. D. Whiteley,
Rev. Holmes Rolston.
9. Church Government and Sacraments — 1944, Rev. Wm. A. Brown,
Rev. F. C. Debele; 1945, Rev. Robt. F. Boyd, Rev. W. B. Neill;
1946, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. A. W. Shaw.
10. Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture — 1944, Rev. R. H. Stone ;
1945, Rev. Holmes Rolston ; 1946, Rev. R. E. Watts.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Little.
1944 — Rev. B. F. Yandell; Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek.
1946— Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
Nominations :
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1944— Rev. J. W. Grier ; Rev. R. H. Stone ; Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. _W. A. Alexander; Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Mr. W. Reid
Garrison, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
Orphans* Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1944— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. J. P. Sifford, Albemarle.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Mr. J. C. Crowell, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. G. Dana Waters ; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte.
6 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. A, W. Shaw.
1944— Rev. A. W. Shaw; Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. R. L. WilHs, Rt. 9, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt ; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
Stewardship:
Chairman — Rev. Chas. M. Boyd.
1944— Rev. C. N. Morrison; Dr. Thos. D. Sparrow, Charlotte.
1945— Mr. Herbert C. Alexander, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Abernathy,
Charlotte.
1946— Rev. Chas. M. Boyd; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. W. G. Thomas.
1944— Rev. A. A. Walker; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. G. Thomas; Mr. John A. Kirk, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. F. C. Debele ; Mr. R. B. Collins, Charlotte.
Woman's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1944 — Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. Robert S. Hutchinson, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. W. M. Boyles, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Christian Education Movement:
Chairman — Mr. McAlister Carson.
Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr.
McAlister Carson, Charlotte; Dr. Hamilton McKay, Charlotte.
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones ; Rev. Robert Turner ; Rev. R. H. Stone ; Rev. A.
Julian Warner; Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. R. S. Hutchinson, Charlotte;
Mr. E. E. Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Rev. Neill R.
McGcachy; Rev. M. B, Prince, Jr.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D. D.
2. G. P. Stevens
3. J. W. Grier
4. R. J. Mclllawaine
5. C. H. Little
6. R. S. Burwell, D. D.
7. J. G. Garth
8. J. W. Stork, D. D.
9. R. H. M. Brown
10. J. M. Walker, D. D.
IL W. H. Frazer, D. D.
12. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th. D.
13. T. F. Huneycutt
14. M. E. Peabody
15. W. B. S. Chandler
16. A. A. Walker, D. D.
17. C. C. Beam
18. S. B. McLean
19. W. H. Johnston
20. J. C. McGehee
21 B. F. Yandell
22. W. C. Copeland
2Z. J. C. Grier
24. W. G. Thomas
25. T. R. Alexander
26. A. T. Taylor
27. M. B. Prince, Jr.
28. H. C. Carmichael
29. W. A. Nicholson
30. W. B. Neill
31. A. H. Eraser
Z2. M. R. Gibson
2,2,. C. D. Whiteley, D. D.
34. R. A. Young, D. D.
35. Chas. M. Boyd, D. D.
36. Julian S. Sibley, D. D.
27. A. H. Key
38. E. V. Wiley
39. Leonard T. Gill
40. Alfred L. Roberts
41. W. L Howell, Jr.
42. Theo. B. Anderson
43. D. K. Snyder
44. John A. Redhead, Jr., D. D.
45. W. C. C. Foster
46. W. C. Smith
47. J. C. Neville
48. Ben T. Harrop
49. J. E. Mcjunkin
50. Thomas H. Mitchell
51. C. N. Morrison
52. W. T. Smith
53. Hunter B. Blakeley, D. D.
55. H. L. Reaves
54. Jas. A. Jones, D. D.
56. A. Julian Warner
57. J. S. Nisbet, D. D.
58. J. L. Russell
59. W. R. Buhler
60. Jno. R. Rosebro, D. D. '
61. A. W. Shaw
62. F. R. McAlister
63. Neill R. McGeachy
64. R. H. Stone
65. R. E. Watts
66. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
67. Wm. A. Brown
68. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph. D.
69. W. A. Alexander, D. D. '
70. E. L. Flanagan
71. L. L. Little, D. D.
72. Paul P. Thrower
72. J. L. Griggs
74. Holmes Rolston, D. D.
75. Robt. F. Boyd
76. Robert Turner
77. G. Dana Waters
78. F. C. Debele, Jr.
79. Charles G. McClure
80. Samuel M. Inman
81. Geo. F. Houck
82. J. O. Mann
83. H. E. Carter
84. F. Clyde Pratt
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First J. J. Shoe O. G. Whitley
Concord Road 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce Clyde O. Josey
Park Avenue Park Avenue
Altan J. B. Yarborough Geo. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe Rt. 4, Monroe
Amay James Edgar Goodw^in Clyde Bryant
504 E. Boundary St. 1901 Edmund St., Apt.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte Rt. 2, Charlotte
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
90 Maple St. Badin, N. C.
Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. HoMfey Murray Cunningham
Rt. 3, WaxhaMT Rt. 3, Waxhaw
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams L. C. Newton
Rt. 2, Monroe General Delivery
Monroe
Bethany J. T. Rowell W. L. Rape
Rt. 4, Monroe Rt. 4, Monroe
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Rt. 2, Huntersville Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell I. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail Rt. 1, Indian Trail
Beulah J. P. Belk J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe Rt. 1, Monroe
Biscoe W. T. Ev^^ing J. E. Alaness
Biscoe Biscoe
Brainerd D. E. Blue Mrs. J. U. Thrower
East Rockingham East Rockingham
Caldwell Memorial R. B. Collins R. K. Walker
339 Clement Ave. 2010 Vail Ave
Camden C. H. Trexler Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro Rt. 3, Wadesboro
Cameronian Charles McLendon J. M. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill No. 1 Rt. 3, Rockingham
Rockingham
Camp Greene C. F. McPherson G. T. Woodside
301 Palmer St. 2201 Greene St.
Charlotte Charlotte, N. C.
Candor C. Dowd Page McCauley
Candor Candor
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Churches Clerk of Session
Central Steele Creek R. R. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte
Charlotte First Herbert C. Alexander
Box 1413
Charlotte Second Jas. T. Porter
1207 S. Boulevard
Commonwealth W. W. Kiser
Rt. 2, Charlotte
Community John Cox
Rockingham
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn
Rt. 9, Charlotte
Cornelius W. C. Blakely
Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe J. H. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
Hamlet S. O. Bauersfeld
410 Entwistle St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Dr. J. M. Boyce
Polkton
Hopewell T. W. Stewart
Rt. 1, Huntersville
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskill
Candor, N. C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Marshville, N. C.
Treasurer
T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 1, Pineville
W. N. Ward
1934 Crescent Ave.
Mrs. Jas T. Porter
1207 S. Boulevard
F. W. Collins
1307 Greenwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Pink Sutton
Rockingham
W. O. Rozzelle
Rt. 9. Charlotte
Frank Washam
Cornelius, N. C.
W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
C. M. Pepper
303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. Ed Billingslee
Polkton, N. C
J. M. Blythe
Rt. 9, Charlotte
J. M. Blythe
Huntersville, N.
C.
Thad Biggers
Indian Trail, N. C.
J. H. Baker
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
T. M. Hartsell
Stanfield, N. C.
H. Y. Galloway
Rt. 7, Charlotte
Miss Ora Lee
Marshville, N. C,
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes H. C. McRae
Cognac Hamlet, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C. Marston, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Matthews Matthews
McGee N. C. Long R. C. Alexander
314 N. Hoskins Ave. 3011 Tuckaseege Road
Charlotte Charlotte
McLean Memorial W. M. Lovin J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe Rt. 1, Ellerbe
Monroe First W. A. Henderson D. B. Gettys
Monroe Monroe
Morgan Memorial A. R. Williams A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield Rt. 2, Stanfield
Morven W. E. Steagall W. R. Gaddy
Morven Morven
Mt. Carmel Lee Mclnnis Willie Melnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe Rt. 1, Ellerbe
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin G. T. McAuley
Mt. Gilead Mt. Gilead
Mulberry L. A. Marshall W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte Rt. 5, Charlotte
Myers Park A. J. Beall C. B. Ross
Commercial Bank Bldg. 2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte Charlotte
Nevin J. H. Stewart J. W. Gettys
Rt. 7, Charlotte Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson Geo. Caldwell
Newell Rt. 7, Charlotte
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman Norman
North Charlotte B. B. Young J. E. McQuown
810 E. 36th St. 3220 N. Alexander St.
Charlotte Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood J. H. McSwain Miss Virginia Barnhart
Norwood Norwood
Oakboro E. O. Ross Miss Viola Ross
Box 196 Box 196
Oakboro Oakboro, N. C.
Pageland D. E. Clark Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, S. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Paw Creek G. A. Todd Wm. A. Cathey
Paw Creek Chadwick Station
Charlotte, N. C.
Peachland T.. V. Howell
Peachland
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead
Philadelphia J. W. Morris Clifford McLean
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 1, Charlotte
Pineville W. A. Rogers Robert C. Hair
Pineville Pineville
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick J. L. Fesperman, Sr.
1315 Matheson Ave. 3908 Monroe Road
Charlotte Charlotte
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville Pineville
Providence F. B. Kuykendal Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews Waxhaw
Ramah Jno. G. Caldwell C. D. Bradford
Rt. 1, Huntersville Rt. 1, Huntersville
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Roberdell W. T. Wicker Mrs. A. L. Gordon
Roberdell Roberdell
Robinson Perry C. Hood V. H. Brawley
Rt. 1, Harrisburg Rt. 8, Charlotte
Rockingham J. D. Cameron M. C. McLeod
Rockingham Rockingham
Rourk J. C. Watson A. M. Blakely
Rt. 3, Rockingham Rt. 3, Rockingham
St. Andrews B. R. Howell A. A. Clark
220 Bacon Ave. Rt. 5, Charlotte
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside T. Mack Hill
1801 The Plaza 1715 The Plaza
Charlotte
Salem George Timmons Mrs. L. T. Gill
Rt. 1, Marshville Box 197
Pageland, S. C.
Selwyn Avenue B. S. Gray . Dr. W. P. Weeks
3012 Selwyn Ave. 2117 Picardy Place
Charlotte Charlotte
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Churches Clerk of Session
Sharon H. B. Hunter
Marsh Road
Siler Avery Plyler
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Six Mile Creek S. L. LaFrage
Rt. 2, Fort Mill, S. C.
Steele Creek R. A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte
Stephenson Frank Kimbrell
Indian Trail
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Drive
Charlotte
Tabernacle O. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville
Tenth Avenue L. S. Boyd
312 W. 9th St.
Charlotte
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Circle
Charlotte
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe
Unionville J, Fred Medlin
Rt. 2, Monroe
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Avenue
Wadesboro
Walkersville S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte
Westminster H. G. Robinson
1418 Kenilworth Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce St.
Charlotte
Treasurer
Chas. A. Hunter
630 Marsh Road
Charlotte, N. C.
Carr Price
Rt. 5, Monroe
J. R. Perry
15 Academy St.
Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte
Z. V. Kiser
Rt. 7, Charlotte
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville
A. Reece Pegram
2049 Greenway Ave.
Charlotte
J. S. Bennett
3039 Florida Ave.
Charlotte
C. W. Safrit
Troy
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe
Paul E. Griffin
Rt. 2. Monroe
Mrs. Chase Baughn
West Wade Street
Wadesboro
H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw
T. N. Massey
Waxhaw
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte
W. D. Lawing
409 Tremont Ave.
Charlotte
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce St.
Charlotte
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 13
The Dne Hundred Sixty-First Stated
Session Df Meclilenburg Presbytery
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-first Stated Session in the Benton Heights Church, Mon-
roe, N. C. at 10:00 A. M. on July 20, 1943. The court was called
to order by the Moderator, Rev. B. Frank Yandell, and was con-
stituted with prayer by Rev. C. G. McClure. The opening sermon
was preached by the retiring moderator from the text, Acts 1 :8.
At the request of the Stated Clerk, Rev. Paul P. Thrower
was elected acting permanent clerk to serve for this meeting.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled
or were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery :
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, J. M.
Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, T. F. Huneycutt, W. H. John-
ston, C. H. Rowan, B. F. Yandell, J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T..
Taylor, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, J. P. H. McNatt,
C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, A. H Key, E V. Wiley, L. T. Gill, T. B.
Anderson, D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr., W. C. Smith, W. T. Smith,
H. B. Blakely, Jas. A. Jones, H. L. Reaves, A Julian Warner, J. L.
Russell, W. R. Buhler, Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlister,
N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Gary
R. Blain, Wm. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, Paul P. Thrower, J. L,
Griggs, Robert Turner, G. Dana Waters, C. G. McClure, S. M. Inman,
Geo. F. Houck. — 51.
Ruling Elders: J. P. Sample, Amity; L. A. Fesperman, Badin ; R. L.
White, Banks ; J. Earl Williams, Benton Heights ; F. P. Larson, Caldwell
Memorial; C. H. Trexler, Camden; J. C. Munn, Candor; C. B. Choate,
Central Steele Creek; Frank W. DeArmon, Charlotte First; W. H.
DeLamater, Commonwealth; R. L. Willis, Cooks Memorial; H. L. Seay,
Huntersville ; R. C. Tucker, Locust; C. W. Allred, Macedonia; J. K.
McLaughHn; Mallard Creek; J. C. Deane, Marshville ; A. W. McKay,
Marston; W. O. Johnston, McGee; G. J. Whitener, Monroe First; V. L.
Wall, Morven; O. C. Utley, Mulberry; T. M. Hines, Myers Park; R. W.
Watts, North Charlotte; Carson Livingston, Norwood; E. O. Ross,
Oakboro ; H. H. Houston, Pageland ; P. W. Davenport, Paw Creek; J.
P. Flowe, Philadelphia ; W. A. Rogers, Pineville ; C. T. Stewart, Plaza ;
S. A. Winget. Pleasant Hill; L. M. Rea, Providence; C. G. Black, Ramah ;
W. W. Faires, Robinson; L. A. Kelly, Rockingham; N. C. White, St.
Paul; W. E. Green, Salem; B. S. Gray, Selwyn Avenue; H. Q. Kirk-
patrick, Sharon; Page Price, Siler; S. L. LaFrage, Six Mile Creek; I.
B. Faires, Steele Creek; L. D. McConnell, Stigaw Creek; O. L. Eifrd,
Tabernacle ; W. A. Harrell, Tenth Avenue ; W. S. Biggers, Thomasboro ;
J. V. MuUis, Unionville; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; A. B. Norwood, Wal-
kersville ; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; V. F. Alexander, West Avenue; A. M.
Rea, Westminster. — 52.
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Visiting Brethren — The following were introduced to Pres-
bytery and invited to sit with us as visiting- brethren :
Rev. J. E. Flowe, Concord Presbytery; Rev. Geo. F. Houck, Granville
Presbytery; Rev. G. A. Wilson, Wilmington Presbytery.
Committee on Arrangements — The Committee on Arrange-
ments presented a report which was adopted and is as follows :
We would suggest that you follow the docket until 12:30 P. M. then
take recess for lunch. Reconvene at 1 :30 P. M. and proceed with the
docket until 2:00 P. M. Set aside the hour from 2:00 P. M. to 3:00 P. M.
for a popular meeting on Religious Education. At 3:00 P. M. resume the
work of Presbytery and adjourn at will.
Respectfully submitted,
THEODORE B. ANDERSON, Chairman.
History of Benton Heights Church — The history of the Ben-
ton Heights Church was read by Ruling Elder J. Earl Williams.
It was adopted and is as follows :
HISTORY OF BENTON HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
About twenty-five years ago Mr. W. H. Belk, of Charlotte in his visits
to his mother and brother Dr. J. M. Belk of Monroe would of necessity
have to come into Monroe through Benton Heights on Sunday mornings.
He could not help but see great numbers of children on the street. His
investigation revealed that there were no facilities available for the relig-
ious training of the boys and girls, as there was no Church in the com-
munity. The opportunity for a Mission Work in Benton Heights loomed
great in the eyes of these brothers. They called in Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine
who was Union County Evangelist at that time and authorized him to
build a Chapel on a lot that had recently been purchased by G. B. Mc-
Clellan for them. This Chapel which now stands in the rear of this
Church has been remodeled and is now being used as a recreation build-
ing and as an assembly room.
Rev. B. B. Shankel organized a Mission work and a Sunday School
which progressed satisfactorily for a number of years. When he was called
from his work at Lee Park to another field the Presbyterians allowed
this work to cease and the Chapel was rented to the Nazarenes for a
period.
About seven years ago an overture was made to the Session of the
First Presbyterian Church by the people of Benton Heights to reorganize
the Presbyterian work in the Chapel. A Committee composed of W. A.
Henderson, G. B. McClellan and Miss Louise Morrow was appointed to
reorganize the Sunday School. The organization was completed and a fine
spirit of cooperation from the people of the community was helpful in
making the Sunday School a success. A short while after its organization
the Session of the First Church elected Deacon V. C. Wood as Superinten-
dent and under his leadership much progress was made but the Lord
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called him to his reward and Elder W. A. Henderson was again asked to
take over the Superintendent's place.
Rev. T. B. Anderson, the present Pastor, who is host to the meeting
of Presbytery, was at the time of the organization of the Sunday School,
Pastor of the Unionville Presbyterian Church was asked to take over
the work in Benton Heights as a Mission work. Today this Church stands
as a memorial to his untiring efforts and to his loyal workers. Mention
is also made of the work of the Woman's Auxiliary in furnishing the
Church with the comfortable pews, pulpit chairs, etc.
The Church was organized in the Summer of 1940 with 33 members.
On March 13th, 1943 the Church was dedicated to God with Rev. J. G.
Garth of Charlotte preaching the sermon and with inspiring talks by
R. H. Stone, W. H. Belk, G. B. McClellan, Rev. Robt. Turner and W. A.
Henderson. Rev. T. B. Anderson, the Pastor made the dedicatory prayer.
The present membership is 57. We look forward to a continued growth
in numbers and we trust in the warm and glowing graces of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Church is Vv^ell organized and the full program of the Church is
followed. Mrs. Earl Williams is President of the Woman's Auxiliary.
The young peoples Society has excellent leadership in Miss Vivian
Tucker. The Sunday School has its Superintendent, W. A. Henderson,
and under his leadership and that of the faithful officers and Teachers,
who cooperate constructive work is being done both as to instruction in
.and training for the Master Service. The present officers of the Church
are as follows : Elders, Vernon Tucker, Eugene Secrest, George Boone,
and Earl Williams. The Deacons : are L. C. Newton, Stacey Tucker, Neal
Tucker, Pete Williams, and Brown Carnes.
As to the past we can say "Truly the Lord has done great things for
us and we are glad.'' As to the future, it is our prayer that we continue
to seek the will of God, to increase our efforts, and to devote our re-
sources and to proceed unafraid and to make Christ and his Church first.
Memorials — Memorials to Rev. Luther H. Query, read by Rev.
J. G. Garth, and to Rev. Charles R. Nisbet, read by Rev. W. H.
Frazer, were adopted by a standing vote and prayer for the
bereaved families was led by Rev. R. A. Young. The memorials
are as follows :
CHARLES RICHARD NISBET
Was born in Macon, Georgia, July 24, 1871, and died in Charlotte, North
Carolina, June 26th, 1943. Between these two dates stretched a period of
seventy-t^yo years. But the story of his life is not to be told by the dates
of its beginning and ending. Between these tw^o dates lies a great record
of service, and achievement. After preparation for what he thought was
to be his life work he went back to his home and began the practice of
law with his distinguished father, the Hon. James Taylor Nis1)et. one of
the outstanding barristers of the South. After a brief period of a year
and a half his father died, and although heir to his great practice and li-
brary, young Nisbet felt the call to plead at an entirely different bar, and
to represent entirely different clients. He dis,posed of his interests, left
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a most flattering worldly position, and entered Princeton Seminary for
the purpose of preparing himself for his work in an entirely new role.
On November 15, 1898 he was ordained to the Gospel Ministry and
placed by his Presbytery in charge of the Presbyterian Church at Bain-
bridge, Georgia. He served here until 1900, when he came to Atlanta,
as pastor of the little Kirkwood Church. He was permitted to remain in
this field only about one year when the larger interests of the Kingdom
led him to the pastorate of the Westminster Church, Atlanta. After
a few years he was called to the Woodland Street Church, Nashville,
Tennessee; then to Trinity Church, St. Louis, Missouri, and finally to
the very strategic Church on the border line between the Northern and
Southern Churches, Central Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, where his
greatest growth was had and his largest work was done. For 15 years,
from 1912 to 1927, he carried on that great work where such giants of the
Ministry as Samuel M. Neel had set the gauge for his preaching and his
executive ability. He has repeatedly told me the story of his crises here,
and one could see how he met them and how they made him a greater
and more useful minister of the gospel. In 1927 he resigned this great
charge, spent a brief period of time in travel and in the Fall of 1927 he
entered upon the work of the pastorate of Caldwell Memorial Church,
Charlotte where a fully developed capacity for service, a rich experience
and a burning zeal for the cause of Christ all conspired to Inake this
pastorate an outstanding one in the city of Charlotte and in the Synod
of North Carolina.
He was twice married. First to Miss Ola Mai Jones, of Toccoa, Georgia,
and second to Mrs. Freda Dotger Burch, of Charlotte. From the first
union there were born a daughter and a son : Mrs. Elizabeth Nisbet Marty,
of Kansas City, Missouri, and Charles R. Nisbet, Jr. of Salisbury, North
Carolina. They, together with Mrs. Bertha Burch Nisbet, his wife, survive
him.
Dr. Nisbet's character was open and easily discerned and analyzed.
He was first of all a devout servant of Christ. He loved his Lord with
a passionate devotion and delighted in His service.
He loved the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and was subject to its
authority and always tried to be guided by its wisdom. He stood as a real
watchman upon its walls and "would not keep silent nor give God rest
until He should establish and make Jerusalem a praise in the earth."
He was a preacher who loved the word of God and whose soul was
aflame with the fire of Evangelism. No feature of his long and outstanding
ministry was so pronounced as his burning messages of the word of life to
dying men.
He was a Presbyter of outstanding ability. Being thoroughly grounded in
the principles of law he could masterly weigh any question from every
view-point. He fearlessly took his stand upon every issue and forcefully
defended it. Charles Richard Nisbet had nothing little or picaunish about
his character. He was a great man measured from every angle.
"Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day
in Israel." We pause here to place an immortelle to his memory, and to say :
"Servant of God well done,
Rest from thy loved employ.
The battle fought, the victory won.
Enter thy Master's joy."
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MEMORIAL OF REV. L. H. QUERY
Luther Harrison Query was born in Mallard Creek Township, Mecklen-
burg County, North Carolina, on August 25, 1867. His father was Leander
Query and his mother was Nanc}' Emily Query, a second cousin, the
last being her family name as well as her husband's. There are a number
of families of Querys in Mecklenburg county, more or less related. He had
four brothers and sisters, two of whom survive — Mrs. W. M. Thompson of
Charlotte and Mrs. R. C. Kirkpatrick of Sharon church near Charlotte.
The family was brought up during the pastorate of Dr. Walter W.
Pharr, who was the pastor at Mallard Creek Church from 1869 to 1883,
and whose family has furnished the Church with several of its best
known workers. The thirty-year pastorate of Rev. Walter Smiley Pharr
had just closed with his death in 1866, before Luther Query was born.
These two pastroates had indoctrinated the congregation with strong
Calvinistic teaching made famous by the Shorter Catechism, which was
the main textbook of the church.
Under these influences Luther Harrison Query in early boyhood deter-
mined to be a minister of the gospel. He attended Hugh Grey's High
School in Huntersville, N. C. In 1889 he attended Davidson College and
stayed there two years, when he decided to transfer to Southwestern
Presbyterian University at Clarksville, Tennessee, where he stayed two
years. It was there that the author of this sketch learned to know him,
and a friendship was formed that has lasted now these fifty years till
it was broken by his death on May 28, 1943.
From Southwestern Mr. Query went to Hampden Sidney, Va., where
he attended Union Theological Seminary for three years, and returned
to Mecklenburg Presbytery which licensed him as a Sunday School mis-
sionary, in which work he remained for six years.
He was ordanied by Concord Presbytery in January 1907, as pastor
of Bethpage Church. He also had charge of Fifth Creek Church; and
the present writer recalls holding two protracted meetings, while pastor
at Hickory in Concord Presbytery, one at Fifth Creek Church in 1910 and
the other at Bethpage in 1912. Mr. Query was greatly beloved by both con-
gregations, and the writer recalls the beautiful home the pastor had at Fifth
Creek, where he and his excellent young wife had four lovely children, three
girls and a boy, the oldest only six, and all well behaved and obedient.
It was a well regulated home controlled with love and kindness, mingled
with firmness and discipline.
Mr. Query married Mae J. D. Wyly of Westminster, S. C. in 1901 and
brought his young bride to Mecklenburg county, and she still survives
him, with the three daughters, Margaret Emily (Mrs. Kirk Cousart),
Anne Verner (Mrs. L. M. Donahoe, of Boston, Mass.) and Martha
Melinda (Mrs. R. W. Brown). James, the second child, met his death
in an automobile accident m 1936, just as he was entering a successful
career in business, which was a great grief to his parents.
In 1913 Mr. Query took charge of the church in Oakland, Fla. and
stayed till 1916, when it became evident that a serious malady had invaded
his physical being. He returned to North Carolina, where they bought
a home on Seigle Avenue. He died in Charlotte Memorial Hospital on May
28, 1943. The disease, at first thought to be tuberculosis, eventually proved
to malignant, and caused his death. While Mr. Query would preach occa-
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sionally, and teach Sunday School classes, he was never able to again
undertake regular ministerial work. In order to develop his health by
exercise he would do carpenter work and similar jobs, but he had to
take care lest he overdo his strength.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. C. G. McClure and Dr. J. A. Jones,
two members of his Presbytery on Sunday, May 30, 1943. He was buried
beside his son in Elmwood Cem.etery in Charlotte.
Mr. Query had a kindly nature, full of good humor, a love for the Bible
and the work of Christ. He had high ideals and imparted these to his
children. He was an earnest preacher, a good pastor, and a faithful
presbyter.
Election of Moderator — Rev. R. H. Stone, who was nominated
at the spring meeting of Presbytery, was unanimously elected
to serve as Moderator of this meeting.
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Standing Committees — The Moderator appointed the follow-
ing Standing Committees :
Bills and Overtures: Rev. B. F. Yandell, Rev. Jas. A. Jones and Mr.
W. H. DeLamater.
-Judicial: Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr., Rev. A. T. Taylor and Mr. Nat C.
White.
Records of Presbytery: Rev. Robt. Turner, Mr. W. A. Harrell and Mr.
L. D. McConnell.
Resolutions: Rev. C. H. Little, Rev. M. R. Gibson and Mr. A. B. Nor-
wood.
Terms of Calls Changed — The Amity Church requested per-
mission to change the terms of the call to the pastor by in-
creasing the salary $300 per year and making proportionate
increase in the payments to the Ministers' Annuity Fund. The
Badin Church made request for permission to change the terms
of the call to the pastor from $1800 to 1980 per year with cor-
responding adjustments to the Ministers' Annuity Fund. These
requests were granted and the churches were commended for
their action.
Reports of Commissioners — The following commissioners to
the General Assembly reported their attendance on the ses-
sions of that court meeting at Montreat, N. C. from May 27
to June 1, 1943:
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Ruling Elders J. I. Hutchinson, McAlister Carson, Harvey Morrison,
S. L. LaFrage, W. R. Garrison, Rev. J. L. Griggs, Rev. W. H. Johnston,
and Rev. B. F. Yandell. The reports were received and the commissioners
commended for their diligence.
Dissolution of Pastorate— Rev. C. H. Rowan requested Presby-
tery to dissolve the pastoral relation existing between himself
and the Paw Creek and Cooks Memorial Churches. Ruling
Elder P. W. Davenport reported that Paw Creek Church re-
luctantly concurred. He also read resolutions adopted by the
Church expressing their high regard for Mr. Rowan and their
sincere regret at his going. Ruling Elder R. L Willis reported
that the Cooks Memorial Church also concurred. The request
was granted and the pastoral relationship dissolved, effective
July 31, 1943.
The request of Rev. C. H. Rowan for a letter of transfer to
Bethel Presbytery w^as granted, after many expressions of
esteem and appreciation from members of the Presbytery.
Commission on the Minister and His Work — The Commission
on the Minister and His Work presented a report which was
admitted to record and is as follows :
The Commission has held four meetings since the last meeting of Pres-
bytery.
The Commission met with the committees from Nevin and Newell
Churches to advise with them in their efforts to secure a temporary sup-
ply and a permanent Pastor.
The Commission approved the arrangements to use Rev. J. L. Griggs
as temporary supply at Nevin and Rev. B. Frank Yandle as temporary
supply at Newell. Later, they gave approval of Rev. J. Clyde Pratt as
Stated Supply at Newell Presbyterian Church.
The Commission appointed Dr. William H. Frazer to have oversight
of the Rockingham Presbyterian Church and he was instructed to assist
them in their efforts to secure a supply and a permanent Pastor.
The following requests were received, regarding calls to Pastors :
Rev. George F. Houck, to Biscoe, Macedonia and Candor,
Rev. J. Clyde Pratt, to Nevin Presbyterian Church,
Rev. H. E. Carter, to the Amay James Presbyterian Church.
After a full investigation in each case, the commission advised these
churches that they felt that the Minister each was seeking would make a
suitable Pastor.
The calls of Biscoe, Macedonia and Candor to Rev. George F. Houck
and the call of the Nevin Presbyterian Church were presented to the
Commission, and, having been found in order, were ordered presented
to Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. FRAZER, Chairman.
J. W. THOMSON, JR., Secretary.
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Minister Installed — The Commission appointed to install Rev.
W. T. Smith as pastor of the Wilmore Church submitted a
report which was admitted to record and is as follows :
The Commission met at Wilmore Church, May 10, 1943 at 8:00 P. M.,
was called to order and constituted with Prayer. Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt
was chosen to act as secretary -of the Commission. The installation was
carried out in the following manner: Rev. B. F. Yandell presided and
propounded the constitutional questions. Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr. of
the Plaza Church preached the sermon. Ruling Elder Nat C. White
charged the congregation and Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt charged the pastor.
The benediction was pronounced by the newly installed pastor.
Q. N. Huneycutt, Secretary
Minister Dismissed — Rev. W. H. Boyd requested a letter of
transfer to East Alabama Presbytery. The request was granted.
Minister Received — Rev. Geo. F. Houck presented a letter
of dismissal from Granville Presbytery and applied for mem-
bership in Mecklenburg Presbytery. After the usual examina-
tions which were sustained as satisfactory Mr. Houck was
enrolled upon signing the obligations required by Presbytery
of its ministers.
Calls from Biscoe, Candor and Macedonia Churches for the
pastoral services of Rev. Geo. F. Houck, having been foimd in
order and approved by the Commission on the Minister and His
Work, were placed in Mr. Houck's hands by Presbytery and
accepted by him. A commission, whose quorum is to be two min-
isters and one ruling elder, was appointed to install Rev. Geo.
F. Houck at Biscoe, Candor and Macedonia Churches and is as
follows : Rev. W. I. Howell, Chairman, Rev. E, V. Wiley, Rev.
A. W. Shaw and Ruling Elders J. C. Munn, Candor, C. W. Allred,
Macedonia, J. W. Ewing, Biscoe. All arrangements to be made
by the commission.
Recess — Presbytery took recess for lunch until 1 :30 P. M.
The closing prayer was offered by Rev. F. R. McAlister.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1 :30 P. M. and was opened with
the singing of a hymn and prayer.
Ministers Excused — Rev. R. F. Boyd and Rev. C. N. Morrison
were excused from attendance upon this meeting. Rev. W. A.
Alexander and Rev. Jas. A. Jones were excused from the after-
noon session to attend a funeral.
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Letters — Letters of appreciation from Rev. J. F. Hardie, Rev.
S. B. McLean and Rev. J. S. Sibley for Presbytery's expression
of sympathy were read and received as information.
Action on Manual Change — -A proposed change in the man-
ual, submitted at the spring meeting of Presbytery and docketed
for consideration at this meeting, is as follows :
"Instead of quarterly stated meetings of Presbytery, Stated Sessions
shall be held in the Spring and Fall, with Adjourned Sessions in the
Summer and Winter."
This matter was taken up at this time ; and after some dis-
cussion the proposal was rejected, and Presbytery continues
with the present schedule of four stated meetings a year.
Sabbath Observance — The Committee on the Sabbath and
Family Religion submitted a report which was adopted and is
as follows :
Sabbath Observance is fast becoming a forgotten precept by the peo-
ples of the world today. The commandment of God to "remember the
Sabbath Day to keep it holy" has been relegated to the archives of an-
tiquity and the modern trend seems to be generally, "another day, another
dollar". This desecration of the Sabbath is a revealing commentar}^ on
the apostasy of God's people. Satanic influence is rampant!
By the appointment of Almighty God, a certain portion of our time
is to be set apart for the special worship and service of God. The religious
observance of the Lord's day is essentially connected with vital piety.
The whole experience of the world will establish the position that where
no Sabbath is observed, little regard for the Lord is known. According
to our Confession of Faith, which we all affir*m, the Sabbath is kept holy
unto the Lord, "when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and
ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an
holy rest all the day from their own works, words and thoughts, about
their worldly employments and recreations ; but also are taken up the
whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the
duties of necessity and mercy."
Papers on Sabbath Observance have been written by the score ; numer-
ous reports have been made, but by the evidence all about us, little
that special effort be exerted to bring before the people the necessity of
impression has been made — little action has been taken. It is imperative
a proper observance of the Sabbath.
With these comments in mind, your committee on Sabbath Observance
would add this report to the many already written and read — and with the
prayer that in it may be found suggestive recommendations that will
lead to a more active remembering the Sabbath Day to keep it holy. Our
recommnedations are as follows :
1. That the matter of Sabbath observance be kept before the congre-
gations by reference at frequent intervals from the pulpit, and in conversa-
tions during pastoral calls.
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2. That in view of the large amount of material already prepared on
Sabbath Observance, a review be made by ministers to "stir up your pure
minds by way of remembrance." We suggest the following:
a. The Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
b. The Confession of Faith.
c. Minutes of the General Assembly.
d. Minutes of the Presbj^tery.
e. Books, pamphlets and tracts.
3. That Sabbath Observance Day — September 26, 1943 — be a most pro-
pitious time to preach a sermon on "Sabbath Observance in the Christian
Home," this date being also the starting date for Religious Education
Week and the beginning of the second year of the United Religious
Education Advance, whose emphasis for the second year is "Christian
Teaching in the Home."
Most respectfully submitted,
A. W. SHAW, Chairman
R. L. WILLIS.
G. DANA WATERS.
C. A. BLAND
A. T. TAYLOR.
Resolutions of Thanks — -The Committee on Resolutions pre-
sented a report which was adopted by a rising vote and is as fol-
lows :
Your Committee on Resolutions wishes to make the following
report:
1. That w^e by a rising vote express to Rev. T. B. Anderson, pastor
of Benton Heights Church, our sincere appreciation for the invitation
to and use of this splendid building for this meeting of Presbytery and
to all who labored to make this building possible from its first con-
ception to its now beautiful completion.
2. To the ladies of the Church for the bountiful lunch and to all who
contributed to the comfort and pleasure of this meeting.
3. That the pastor of the Church be asked to thank the congregation
in the name of the Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. LITTLE, Chairman.
M. R. GIBSON.
A. B. NORWOOD.
Religious Education Report — The time for the order of the
day having arrived, Presbytery heard the Report of the Exec-
utive Committee of Religious Education which was read by the
chairman, Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr. Pending its adoption Rev.
J. O. Mann addressed Presbytery on the subject of Religious
Education and Rev. H. B. Blakely spoke on the Christian Home.
The -report was adopted and is as follows:
Your Presbytery's Committee of Religious Education presents the
following recommendations :
1. That this Presbytery pledge every resource at its command to
strengthen efforts now being made to meet the special demands of war
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emergenc}'^ areas within our bounds, and hereby authorizes all Presbytery
committees to cooperate insofar as possible to the end that our oppor-
tunities for cooperative service may be fully met.
2. That Presbytery express its appreciation to every Pastor and Ses-
sion that last 3^ear led their congregation to enlist in the United Religious
Education Advance, and urge all other congregations to enlist at once
so that our Church emphasis upon the Christian Home this Second year
may reach into every Presbyterian household and deepen the spiritual
life of every Presbyterian family.
3. That to meet the current problem of depleted lay leadership every
pastor be urged to make a leadership class available to his congregation.
4. That Rally Day, October 3, 1943 be observed by every church as a
time for rekindling the interest of children, youth, and adults in regular
Sunday School attendance so that Presbyterian churches and homes may
combine their influence to combat the secular pressures over-running our
country during this period of war.
5. That every church be asked to include the Executive Committee of
Religious Education for their full share of the Assembly's benevolent
budget, recognizing that none of this is spent for headquarter's expenses,
and that all comes back to our churches in the form of free services to
churches and mission groups.
6. That every congregation be invited to study the problem of youth's
delinquency in its own community, recognizing that if the church has a
message to childhood and youth today it must find some way to speak
and act now while yet there is time.
7. That pending the adoption of this report Presbytery hear an address
by Dr. Hunter B. Blakely on the Christian Home and the Advance.
8. That at the close of Dr. Blakely's address our Presbytery pause for
a brief period of intercession, imploring God's help upon our Nation and
our Church in this emergency, and seeking the quickening power of the
Holy Spirit upon all our Church's forces, materials and organizations.
Respectfully submitted,
M. B. PRINCE, JR., Chairman.
Message to Rev. R. J. McIIwaine — Rev. L. T. Gill called at-
tention of Presbytery to the long and faithful service of Rev. and
]\Irs. R. J. McHwaine to the Home Mission fields of Mecklen-
hurg Presbytery and to the fact that we are meeting today in
their home town and in the comity where much of their most
fruitful labor had been accomplished. It was also reported that
it had l^een a very sincere desire of Mr. McIIwaine to be present
at this meeting, JDut due to the weakness of age and infirm health
it was impossi1)le for him to be here today. Prayer was offered
for Mr. and Mrs. McIIwaine by Rev. W. H. Frazer, and Rev.
Robert Turner was requested to convey to them the greetings
and best wishes of Presbytery.
Westminster Assembly Anniversary — Attention was called to
the fact that the three hundredth anniversary of the West-
minster Assembly is to be observed in the Fall Meeting of Pres-
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bytery at Sugaw Creek Church. A Committee on Arrangements
for this celebration was appointed as follows :
Rev. N. R. McGeachy, Chairman, Rev. W. H. Johnston, Rev. J. G.
Garth, Rev. R. H. Stone, Ruling Elder J. P. Robinson, Mrs. J. B. Spill-
man and Mrs. R. G. Spratt. This Committee on Arrangements was in-
structed to solicit a fund of five hundred dollars ($5(X).0{)) to defray the
expenses of this celebration. The treasurer of Presbytery was authorized
to pay $100.00 to this celebration fund if needed to make a total of $500.00.
Stewardship Report — The Stew^ardship Committee presented
a report which was adopted and is as follows :
THE SECOND HOME MISSION EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN
The Second Home Mission Emergency Campaign is getting under way.
The Assembly has a goal of $335,000.00. Of this, the Synod of North Car-
olina is asked to raise $63,717.00. Mecklenburg Presbytery has been as-
signed a quota of $16,056,00.
Your Stewardship Committee has been asked to apportion this. At the
meeting of the Presbytery today, we are asking that the following
amounts be approved for the churches as their part of the Home Mission
Emergency in its second year.
Albemarle, First $ 250 Lee Park
Albemarle, Second 50 Lilesville
Altan
Amay James
Amity
Badin
Banks
Benton Heights
Bethany
Bethel
Bethlehem
Beulah
Biscoe
Brainerd
Caldwell Mem'l
Camden
Cameronian
Candor
Camp Greene
Central Steele Ck.
10 Locust
5 Macedonia
40 Mallard Creek
40 Mark's Creek
30 Marshville
10 Marston
10 Matthews
30 Monroe, First
20 Morgan M.
16 Morven
20 McGee
20 McLean M.
1,000 Myers Park
10 Mt. Carmel
15 Mt. Gilead
20 Mulberry
20 Newell
80 Nevin
Charlotte, First 2,800 Norman
Charlotte, Second 3,800 N. Charlotte
Commonwealth
Community
Cook's Memorial
Cornelius
Ellerbe
Hamlet
Hopewell
Huntersville
Indian Trail
20 Norwood
10 Oakboro
50 Pageland
10 Paw Creek
20 Pee Dee
100 Plaza
120 Philadelphia
130 Pineville
25 Pleasant Hill
Yours most cordially,
10 Polkton 10
6 Providence 100
12 Ramah 30
12 Rehoboth 10
60 Robinson 30
10 Roberdell 10
10 Rockingham 100
10 Rourk 10
40 Salem 10
450 St. Andrews 75
16 St. Paul 125
30 Selwyn Avenue 75
30 Sharon 150
10 Siler 15
2,800 Six Mile Creek 10
10 Steele Creek 830
20 Stephenson 6
130 Sugaw Creek 300
25 Tabernacle 10
25 Tenth Avenue 280
10 Thomasboro 60
30 Troy 25
25 Turner 10
10 Unionville 10
15 Wadesboro 75
170 Walkersville 15
10 Waxhaw 30
125 West Avenue 165
75 Westminster 380
50 Williams Memorial 100
45 Wilmore 75
J. G. GARTH, Chairman.
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Pastorate Dissolved— Rev. T. B. Anderson requested Pres-
bytery in the Spring Meeting at Steele Creek to dissolve the
pastoral relation existing between himself and the Unionville
Church. That church through a w^ritten communication today
concurred in the request w^hich was granted, and the pastoral
relationship was dissolved.
Calls Amended — The Locust and Oakboro Churches requested
permission to amend the terms of their calls to their pastor as
follows : Locust to increase the salary by $100.00 per year, and
Oakboro to increase the salary by $50.00 per year, each church
to make proper adjustments in payments to the Ministers' An-
nuity Fund, and in each case the change to be effective June
1, 1943.
Nomination of Moderator — Rev. M. R. Gibson was nominated
for Moderator of the Fall Meeting to be held at Sugaw Creek
Church.
Defense Service Council — Rev. G. A. Wilson of Wilmington
Presbytery and a member of the Defense Service Council of the
General Assembly addressed Presbytery on the work of the
Defense Service Council.
Judicial Committee — The Standing Committee on Judicial
Business reported that no matters had come into their hands.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Presbytery's
Permanent Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief presented a report which was received and its recom-
mendations adopted and is as follows :
The report on those who are receiving aid through ministerial relief
was made at the Spring Meeting of the Presbytery. We regret to report
the death of Rev. Luther H. Query on May 28, 1943.
The committee presents at this time the application of Mrs. Luther
H. (May Wyly) Query, with the recommendation to Presbytery that she
be recommended to our Executive Committee of Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief for aid at the rate of $240.00 a year. The committee
suggests also that this be made retroactive so as to include June and
July, 1943.
At the Spring Meeting of Presbytery, William Howard Boyd and Fred-
erick Clyde Pratt were licensed and are therefore dropped from our roll
of candidates. David H. Coblentz was received by transfer from the Pres-
bytery of Dayton, of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
We now have as candidates :
Barnett, Harry Franklin, Route 1, Hunters ville, N. C, and now at
Columbia Seminary.
Coblentz, David H., now at Union Theological Seminary.
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Fespermaii, Jack Delmar, 511 North Fifth Street, Albemarle, N. C, and
now in the armed forces.
Goodwin, Edgar, J. C. Jr., (Negro) now at Johnson C. Smith University.
Howie, Carl Gordon, 608 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, N. C, and now
at Union Seminary.
McLeskey, Joseph Hamilton, Jr., 101 Hermitage Road.
Moore, Jack Thomas, 2033 Lyndhurst Avenue, Charlotte, N. C, and now
in the armed forces.
Moore, Oren, Jr., 2215 Pembroke Avenue, Charlotte, N. C, and now
at Union Seminary.
Overcash, Edw. Henderson, 1930 Woodcrest Avenue, Charlotte, N. C,
and now at Columbia Seminary.
Poole, Scott McNair, Troy, N. C, now in armed forces.
Spencer, Homer Ashley, Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C. — finished at Davidson
this spring.
Whitner, Olin M., Huntersville, N. C, now at Columbia Seminary.
We have carried on our roll three men who were preparing for the
work of the medical missionary. John Knox Wilson, and Robert Manton
Wilson, Jr., have completed their courses of study. Joseph Franklin
Wilson is at the Medical College of Virginia.
A gift of $11.00 was made from the Alexander Fund to J. C. Edgar
Goodwin, Jr.
HOLMES ROLSTON, Chairman.
Presbytery's Records — The Standing Committee on Presby-
tery's Records submitted a report which was amended and
adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Records of Presbytery reports that the Stated
Clerk of Presbytery has submitted to the Committee the typewritten and
printers proof sheets of the Minutes of Mecklenburg Presbytery for the
159th Stated Session at the Plaza Church, January 19, 1943, and the 160th
Stated Session at Steele Creek Church, April 20, 1943.
The Committee has examined these minutes and finds them complete
as to content and neat in form. The Stated Clerk is to be commended for
his thoroughness and the orderly way in which he keeps the records of
Presbytery.
Recommendations :
1. That the term "opened with prayer" be used in Presbytery's Minutes
instead of "constituted with prayer".
2. That this copy of the printed minutes when put in proper form be
adopted as the official record of the Presbytery for the above meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT TURNER, Chairman
W. A. HARRELL
L. D. McCONNELL
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Instruction Sheets for Clerks of Session — The Stated Clerk
was instructed to have prepared 100 copies of instructions for
the use of Clerks of Session in the preparation of Sessional
Records.
Adoption of Minutes— The minutes of this session of Presby-
tery were read and approved.
Adjournment — After the business of the court had been con-
cluded the session of Presbytery was closed with the singing of
a hymn and prayer by the Moderator. Presbytery then adjourned
to meet at Sugaw Creek Church at 10:00 A. M. on Tuesday,
October 19, 1943.
R. H. STONE, Moderator.
PAUL P. THROWER, Acting Permanent Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk.
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Called Meetinq Df Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C,
August 23, 1943.
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in special session in the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C. at 2:30 P. M. and was
called to order by Rev. C. C. Beam, the last moderator present.
The opening prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Grier.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled :
Ministers: J. W. Grier, J. G. Garth, C. C. Beam, M. B. Prince, Jr., Car}'
R. Blain, Robt. F. Boyd.— 6.
Ruling Elders: M. B. Speir, Charlotte First; L. S. Boyd, Tenth Avenue;
J. H. McRae, Ellerbe.— 3.
The call for this meeting was read and found in order, and is
as follows :
Charlotte, N. C.
Aiigust 7, 1943
The Constitutional requirements having been complied with the Presby-
tery of Mecklenburg is hereby called to meet in the First Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte on Monday, August 23, 1943 at 2:30 P. M. to trans-
act the following business, if the way be clear:
1. To dissolve the pastoral relationship between Rev. Cary R. Blain
and the Ellerbe, Mount Carmel and Norman Churches.
2. To grant Dr. Blain a letter of dismission to Wilmington Presbyter}^
Yours in His service,
R. H. STONE, Moderator.
Rev. Cary R. Blain requested Presbytery to dissolve the pas-
toral relationship existing between himself and the Ellerbe, Mt.
Carmel and Norman Churches and to grant him a letter of
transfer to Wilmington Presbytery that he might accept the
pastorate of the Lake Waccamaw group of churches. The
churches concurred in the request, the pastoral relationship
was dissolved and Dr. Blain was given a certificate of transfer
to Wilmington Presbytery.
The minutes of this meeting were read and adopted, and
Presbytery adjourned with prayer by Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
C. C. BEAM, Moderator
ROBERT F. BOYD. Acting Clerk
W. H. JOHNSTO'N, Stated Clerk
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Called Meeting Df Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
October 1, 1943
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in special session in the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 11:00 A. M. and was
called to order by Rev. B. F. Yandell, the last Moderator present.
The opening prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Grier.
The Roll: The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, W. H. Johnston, B. F.
Yandell, J. C. Grier, R. A. Young, J. E. Mcjunkin, A. Julian Warner, Jno.
R. Rosebro, Neill R. McGeachy, W. A. Alexander, Robert F. Boyd.— 13.
Ruling Elders: W. E. Price, Caldwell Memorial; A. R. Shaw, Jr., Hope-
well.—2.
The following call for this meeting v/as read and found in
order :
Charlotte, N. C.
September 21, 1943
The Constitutional requirements having been complied with the Pres-
bytery of Mecklenburg- is hereby called to meet in a called session in the
First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on Friday, October 1, 1943 at
11:00 A. M. to transact the following business, if the way be clear:
1. To act upon the request of Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin that the pastoral
relationship between the Hopewell Church and himself be dissolved.
2. To attend to any business arising out of the above.
Yours in His service,
R. H. STONE, Moderator
Rev. j. E. Mcjunkin requested Presln'tery to dissolve the pas-
toral relationship existing between himself and Hopewell Church.
The church, through its representative. Ruling Elder A. R. Shaw,
Jr., concurring the request was granted and the pastorate was
dissolved, effective from this date.
Rev. D. P. McGeachy of Atlanta Presbytery was introduced
and was invited to sit with us as a visiting brother.
The minutes of this session were read and approved, and
Presbytery adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. A. Alexander.
B. F. YANDELL, Moderator
W. H. JOHxNSTOX, Stated Clerk
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The One Hundred Sixty-Second Stated
Session Df Mecklenbnrq Presbytery
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg^ met in its One Hundred
Sixty-second Stated Session in the Sugaw Creek Church, Char-
lotte, N. C. on Thursday, October 21, 1943, at 10:00 A. M. (The
date had been changed, by order of the Moderator from October
19th), Presbytery was called to order and constituted with
prayer by the Moderator, Rev. R. H. Stone.
At the request of the retiring Moderator, Rev. W. L. I.ingle,
of Concord Presbytery preached the opening sermon from the
text, II. Corinthians 5:18.
Communion — The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was admin-
istered by Rev. S. M. Inman and Rev. C. G. McClure, assisted
by the following Ruling Elders : J. P. Flowe, G. T. Wingate, Roy
Todd, E. W. Campbell, W. A. Carriker, M. G. Gibson, Frazier
Caldwell, H. J. Auten, J. K. Alexander, J. P. Knight, D. J. Sul-
livan and Osmon Barber.
Election of Clerks: Rev. B. F. Yandell and Rev. Paul P.
Thrower were elected temporary clerks to serve for this meeting.
The Roll: The following were present and ""were enrolled or
were enrolled during the meeting:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, J. M.
Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, T. F. Huneycutt, C. C. Beam,
W. H. Johnston, B. F. Yandell, J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, A. T. Taylor,
M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R Gibson, J. P. H. McNatt, C. D.
Whiteley, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley,
L. T. Gill, W. I. Howell, Jr., T. B. Anderson, D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead,
Jr., W. C. Smith, C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakely, Jas. A. Jones,
A. Julian Warner, J. L. Russell, W. R. Buhler, Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw,
F. R. McAHster, N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, J. Walton Stewart, Jr.,
Wm. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, E. L. Flanagan, Paul P. Thrower, J. L.
Griggs, Holmes Rolston, Robert F. Boyd, Robert Turner, F. C. Debele,
Jr., C. G. McClure, S. M. Inman, Geo. F. Houck, J. O. Mann. — 56.
Ruling Elders: E. C. Goodwin, Amay James; John Kuck, Amity; J. H.
Alexander, Banks; W. J. Kanoy, Biscoe ; T. S. AlcPheeters, Caldwell
Memorial; J. F. Hooks, Camden; J. C. Munn, Candor; J. O. Neely, Central
Steele Creek; W. B. McClintock, Charlotte First; H. F. Wolfe, Charlotte
Second; Baxter L. Lawing, Commonwealth; S. B. McClure, Cooks Memor-
ial; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell; M. G. Gibson, Huntersville ; D. J. McCaskill,
Macedonia; M. O. Monteith, Mallard Creek; W. O. Johnston, McGee;
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R. A. Willis, Jr., Monroe First; V. L. Wall, Morven; C. C. McKinnon,
Mt. Gilead; J. H. Todd, Mulberry; J. W. Thomson, Jr., Myers Park;
J. M. Russell, Newell; B. B. Young, North Charlotte; F. A. Wentz, Nor-
wood ; D. E. Clark, Pageland ; E. W. Campbell, Paw Creek ; J. P. Flowe,
Philadelphia; E. H. Hand, Pineville ; John D. Elliott, Plaza; J. R. Cur-
rence, Pleasant Hill; F. B. Kuykendall, Providence; W. C. Flowers, Rob-
inson; L. A. Kelly, Rockingham; R. W. Blackwelder, St. Andrews; J.
W. Kiser, St. Paul; J. A. Chrisman, Selwyn Avenue; Harvey B. Hunter,
Sharon; I. H. Freeman, Steele Creek; J. O. Earnhardt, Sugaw Creek;
Harrell J. Auten, Tenth Avenue; W. F. McCall, Thomasboro ; C. A. Bland,
Wadesboro; A. B. Norwood, Walkersville ; C. S. Massey, Waxhaw; G. B.
Wingate, West Avenue; W. A. Carriker, Westminster; W. F. Caldwell,
Williams Memorial. — 48.
Visiting Brethren: The following were introduced to Presbytery and
invited to sit with us as visiting brethren : W. L. Lingle, Concord Presby-
tery; R. A. Lapsley, Jr., Montgomery Presbytery; D. P. McGeachy,
Atlanta Presbytery; J. O. Mann, Wilmington Presbytery; C. H. Rowan,
Bethel Presbytery; G. W. Hanna, Concord Presbytery; Louis C. LaMotte,
Fayetteville Presbytery; Coyte Hunter, Kings Mountain Presbytery;
W. M. Currie, Kings Mountain Presbytery; W. L. Baker, Kings Mountain
Presbytery; H. E. Carter, Central Alabama Presbytery; G. A. Kaltenbach,
Chippewa Presbytery, U.S.A. ; D. N. Roller, Wooster Presbytery, U.S.A. ;
—13.
Election of Moderator — Rev. M. R. Gibson who was nomi-
nated at the last stated session was elected to serve as moderator
of Presbytery.
Committee on Arrangements — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy,
Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Arrange-
ments which was adopted and is as follows:
We recommend that the printed docket be followed with these excep-
tions :
1. That the first order after this report be the popular meeting on the
Orphans' Home.
2. That the first order after lunch be given to the Home Mission Emer-
gency Fund and that we hear Dr. R. A. Lapsley of Roanoke, Virginia for
30 minutes.
3. That we take recess at 12 :30 P. M. for lunch and that we reconvene
at 1 :45 P. M.
4. That we take recess at 5 :30 P. M. for supper and that we reconvene
at 8:00 P. M. at the Armory Auditorium for the celebration of the Three
Hundredth Anniversary of the Westminster Assembly and adjourn at the
conclusion of that service.
Orphan's Home — The report of the permanent committee on
the Orphans' Home was presented by the chairman, Rev. J. C.
Grier, and pending- its adoption Presbytery heard an address
by Mr. Joseph B. Johnston, Superintendent of the Barium
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Springs Orphans' Home, griving many interesting facts and
features of the orphanage work in our Synod. The report was
adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on the Orphanage respectfully submits the following
report — We thank God that our Home at Barium is in better shape in
many ways than it has ever been. We wish to commend our churches for
their generous support of the Home during the past year. We call atten-
tion to the fact that a movement is underway for the erection of a new
and adequate church at Barium, and funds are being collected for that
purpose. We call attention to the fact that there are 38 children at Barium
from the bounds of Mecklenburg Presbytery, and 14 boys from Mecklen-
burg are in the armed forces of our country. This is a fine record. We
would recommend :
1. That all of our ministers be urged to co-operate with Mr. Rufus A.
Grier, who is our representative on Synod's Permanent Committee on
Orphanage Work, in any plans he has made for keeping Barium before
our people.
2. We ask our churches to continue their liberal support of the Home,
and we urge every church in our Presbytery to give a generous offering
Thanksgiving. This is needed to offset climbing prices for food and
clothing.
3. As a Presbytery we pledge our continued support and prayers for
Mr. Johnston and the workers and children at Barium.
4. That Presbytery hear an address from Mr. Joseph Johnston, Super-
intendent of the Orphanage.
J. C. GRIER, Chairman
Resignation — Rev. W. H. Frazer submitted his resignation
as Chairman of the Permanent Committee on Evangelism. It'
was accepted and the vacancy was referred to the Committee
on Nominations.
Standing Committee Appointed — The Moderator appointed
the following committees to serve for this session of Presby-
tery :
Bills and Overtures: R. H. Stone, A. T. Taylor, J. L. Griggs, and J. O.
Neely.
Judicial: W. A. Alexander, A. W. Shaw, J. Walton Stewart, and H. J.
Auten.
Minutes of General Asse;mbly: W. A. Brown, Robert Turner, T. F.
Huneycutt, and W. F. Caldwell.
Resolutions: F. R. McAlister and M. G. Gibson.
Communications: Communications were read and disposed
of as follows : A letter from Rev. W. A. Nicholson requested
that he be excused from this meeting of Presbytery and that he
be granted permission to labor outside the bounds of Presbytery
for one year. The requests were granted. A letter from Rev. H.
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L. Reaves asked that he be excused from this meeting- of Pres-
bytery and that he be granted the powers of an Evangelist as
a Chaplain in the United States Army, to receive members into
the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. and to certify them to
particular churches. The requests were granted.
Letters from Thomasboro Church and Commonwealth Church
were read extending invitations to Presbytery for the Winter
Stated Meeting. These invitations were referred to the docket
to be acted on when the place for the next meeting is to be
selected.
Correspondence from the Director of the Defense Service
Council concerning Rev. Ben T. Harrop was referred to the
Judicial Committee.
Junior College — Rev. Louis C. La Motte, President of the
Presbyterian Junior College for Men, was introduced to Presby-
tery and spoke briefly on the work the Synod's institution at
Maxton, stating that last year was the best year in the col-
lege's history and that of the 119 students 10 were ministerial
candidates.
Dissolution of Pastorate — Rev. J. P. H. McNatt requested
the dissolution of the pastoral relationship existing between
himself and the Camden, Lilesville and Morven churches. The
churches concurred in the request and the pastoral relationship
was dissolved, effective November 1, 1943; and Mr. McNatt was
granted a certificate of Presbyterial dismission to Orange Pres-
bytery.
Recess for Lunch — Presbytery took recess for lunch at 12:30
P. M. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Stork.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1 :45 P. M. and was opened with
the singing of the hymn "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling".
Adjourned Meeting Ordered — Because there is not sufficient
time in today's session for an adequate consideration of the pro-
posed amendments to the Book of Church Order, the Confession
of Faith and the Catechisms, Presbytery adopted a resolution
authorizing an adjourned meeting on November 15, 1943 at 10:00
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A. M. in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C. for the
transaction of this Dusiness and any other items that may be
presented at that time.
Assembly's Home Missions — Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro, Chairman
of the Permanent Committee on Assembly's Home Missions,
presented a verbal report which was received as information.
In connection with this report Presbytery heard an address by
Rev. R. A. Lapsley on the subject, "The Assembly's Home Mis-
sion Emergency Fund".
Dissolution of Pastorate — Rev. T. B. Anderson requested the
dissolution of the pastoral relationship existing between him-
self and the Benton Heights Church, the church concurring the
relationship was dissolved, effective November 1, 1943. The
name of Mr. Anderson was placed on the Honorably Retired
roll of Presbytery, and he was recommended to the Assembly's
Executive Committee of Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief for an allowance from the Ministers' Annuity Fund com-
mensurate with his record of service.
Committee on Nominations — The Permanent Committee on
Nominations submitted a report which was amended and adop-
ted and is as follows : See Directory, Class of 1946, and substi-
tutes for removed members.
On nomination from the floor the following were elected to
the Committee on Nominations. Rev. Holmes Rolston, Rev.
J. M. Walker and Ruling Elder Hunter Marshall for the class of
1946, Rev. J. W. Grier to replace Rev. C. H. Rowan in the class
of 1944 and Ruling Elder W. R. Garrison to replace Mr. W. B.
Bradford in the class of 1945.
Ministers Received — Rev. J. O. Mann presented a certificate
of dismission from Wilmington Presbytery, and after the usual
examinations which were sustained as satisfactory he was en-
rolled as a member of Mecklenburg Presbytery upon signing
the obligations which Presbytery requires of all its ministers.
Rev. H. E. Carter of Central Alabama Presbytery was examined
with a view to his reception into our Presbytery. The examina-
tion was sustained as satisfactory and he will be enrolled as a
member of Presbytery when his certificate of dismission is
received from Central Alabama Presbytery and when he has
signed the covenant.
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The Executive Committee of Home Missions was appointed
a commission to install Rev. H. E. Carter as pastor of Amay
James Church. This commission has for its quorum three minis-
ters and one elder and is authorized to receive the certificate
of transfer of Rev. H. E. Carter.
Candidate Received — The Permanent Committee on Christian
Education and Ministerial Relief presented Mr. Eugene P. Poe
of the Rockingham Church with his required credentials in
proper form and with the recommendation that he be received
as a candidate for the ministry. Mr. Poe was examined by the
Moderator on experimental religion and on his motives for
seeking the ministry. This examination was sustained as satis-
factory. The constitutional questions were answered acceptably,
a charge was given and prayer ogered by the Moderator ; and
Mr. Poe's name was placed on Presbytery's roll of Candidates
for the Ministry.
Church Dissolved. — The Stanfield Church was dissolved and
its members transferred to the Locust Church. The Stanfield
Church building was given to Presbytery's Church and Manse
Building League.
Minister Installed — The commission appointed to install Rev.
Geo. F. Houck as pastor of the Biscoe, Candor and Macedonia
Churches presented a report which was admitted to record and is
as follows :
The commission to install Rev. George F. Houck pastor of the Candor
group of Churches met at the Biscoe Church at 11 :00 A. M., Sunday,
October 17, 1943. The commission was called to order 1)y the chairman,
W. I. Howell, Jr. and was constituted with prayer. E. V. Wiley was elected
clerk. Ministers present: W. I. Howell, Jr.; E. V. Wiley; and A. W. Shaw
was enrolled upon arrival at 12 :00 o'clock.
Elders present: J. C. Munn; Walter Allred and J. W. Ewing.
At the Biscoe Church W. I. Howell, Jr. presided, propounded the con-
stitutional questions and charged the pastor. E. V. Wiley preached the
sermon and charged the congregation. The pastor pronounced the bene-
diction.
The commission met at the Macedonia Church at 3:00 P. M. the same
day. E. V. Wiley presided and propounded the constitutional questions.
W. I. Howell, Jr. preached the sermon and charged the congregation. A.
W. Shaw charged the pastor. The pastor pronounced the benediction.
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The commission met at the Candor Church at 8:00 P. M. the same
day. E. V. Wiley presided and propounded the constitutional questions
and charged the pastor, W. I. Howell, Jr. preached the sermon. A. W.
Shaw charged the congregation. The pastor pronounced the benediction.
The minutes were read and approved and the commission adjourned
with prayer,
W. I. HOWELL, JR., Chairman
E. V. WILEY, Clerk
Commission on the Minister and His Work — The Commission
on the Minister and His Work submitted a report which was
admitted to record and is as follows :
The Commission has held five meetings since the last meeting of Pres-
bytery.
The Commission approved a request from Sharon Presbyterian Church,
that they be allowed to call Rev. C. H. Little for a period of one year, he
having reached the usual age of retirement.
The Commission met with representatives of the Paw Creek and the
Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Churches and instructed them in the usual
procedure to be followed in their efforts to secure a Pastor. The Com-
mission advised these representatives that they were ready at all times to
assist them in any way possible.
Dr. William H. Frazer was appointed to take over sight of the Rock-
ingham Presbyterian Church. He, with Rev. Stone, have been active in
trying to assist this church in their search for a Pastor. The Commission
was asked to approve a call to Rev. Sam Milton, of Inverness, Fla., but
Rev. Sam Milton advised the commission that he had just accepted a call
to another church, and would not be available.
The Commission was asked to visit two different churches in the Pres-
bytery, in an effort to eliminate discord which has arisen. In one instance
the Session of the Church and the Pastor agreed upon a settlement of the
differences which had arisen and in the other instance, the various ele-
ments were brought together with a mutual pledge from all present that
they would go forward united.
The Commission approved a call to Rev. Dana Waters, by the Matthews
Presbyterian Church.
W. H. FRAZER, Chairman
J. W. THOMSON, JR., Secretary
Commission to Ordain and Install — ^The examination of F.
Clyde Pratt for licensure was accepted in lieu of an examination
for ordination, and a commission was appointed to ordain and
install Licentiate F. Clyde Pratt as pastor of the Nevin Church.
The quorum of this commission was fixed as three ministers
and one elder. The commission is as follows :
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Rev. R. H. Stone to preside and propound the constitutional questions,
Rev. J. L. Griggs to preach tlie sermon, RuHng Elder H. J. Spencer to
charge the congregation, Ruling Elder Robert Suther to charge the pastor,
Rev. J. S. Sibley and Rev. C. C. Beam, alternate.
Bible Cause — The Permanent Committee on Bi]:)le Cause pre-
sented a report which was adopted and is as follows :
The disruptions of the war have brought about many new problems for
the American Bible vSociety. The new problems, however, in many cases
have brought with them new opportunities. The Society has been awake
to these opportunities and has met them wherever possible.
One of these opportunities has been the privilege of equipping life boats
and life rafts with New Testaments. In addition to this, editions of the
service New Testament have been specially prepared for the men of the
Merchant Marine. Testaments have been printed for the Army and Navy;
and Pulpit Bibles have been furnished to more than 1,000 Army chaplains,
navy posts and ships.
The current translation work has been highly successful during the year
1942.
During the past year 8,924 volumes (including Bibles and Talking Book
Records) have been sent out from the Bible House in New York.
Your Committee would point out that the sole agency of the American
Churches for the distribution of the Holy Scriptures throughout the world
is the American Bible Societ}^; and for this reason it surely merits the
prayers and support of all Christian people. Moreover, since it is the Word
of God that is a "light unto our path and a lamp unto our feet", we com-
mend heartily this cause to all men, and recommend :
1. That Mecklenburg Presbytery endorse the work of the American
Bible Society and request the deep interest and loyal support of all pastors
and people.
2. That we observe December 12, 1943 as Universal Bil)le Sunday and
as an occasion for more serious consideration of a fruitful use of the Bible
among our people and its wider circulation among the nations of the world.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT F. BOYD, Chairman
W. B. NEILL
A. JULIAN WARNER
Judicial Committee — Presl^ytery resolved itself into executive
session to receive the report of the Standing- Committee on
Judicial Business. The report was amended and adopted and is
as follows :
Your Judicial Committee, to which has been referred correspondence
relative to Rev. Ben T. Harrop, reports as follov/s :
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Paragraph 183 of the Book of Church Order reads, in part, as follows :
"It is the duty of all church Sessions and Presbyteries to exercise care
over those subject to their authority; and they shall, with due diligence
and great discretion, demand from such persons satisfactory explanations
concerning reports affecting their Christian character."
In view of this provision, and in the light of the reports carried by the
above mentioned correspondence, we recommend that Presbytery request
the Stated Clerk to communicate with Mr. Harrop seeking information
as to his activities preceding and leading up to his discharge as a chaplain
in the Army and demanding satisfactory explanation concerning these
reports affecting his Christian character.
Vote of Appreciation — A rising vote of thanks was extended
to Rev. W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk, Rev. W. H. Frazer and
RuHng Elder J. William Thomson of the Commission on the
Minister and His Work in appreciation of faithful and efficient
service.
Place of Next Meeting — The invitation of the Commonwealth
Church for the Winter Stated Session was accepted.
Resolutions of Thanks — The Standing Committee on Resolu-
tions presented a report which was amended and adopted and
is as follows :
Whereas this is more than an ordinary meeting of our Presbytery, due
to its celebration of the tercentenary of the convening of the Westminster
Assembly, we commend the pastor. Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, and his people
for their forethought twelve months ago in inviting us to hold this historic
meeting of Presbytery in this historic church. We wish to express to them
our appreciation for their untiring work in helping to make possible the
celebration of the convening of the Westminster Assembly by a historic
pageant to be presented in the Armory Auditorium tonight. We wish also
to thank Rev. D. P. McGeachy for the writing of the pageant to be pre-
sented tonight.
Whereas, the Sugaw Creek people have taken care of our physical needs
and comforts in such an adequate way, we desire to express to them our
deep gratitude for the bountiful meals served us and for all other expres-
sions of their kind hospitality. '^
We recognize and wish to thank the committee of our Presbytery which
has worked with the Sugaw Creek Church in making possible the pageant
commemorating the three hundredth anniversary of the Westminster
Assembly.
We wish to thank Dr. W. L. Lingle for his timely and edif3nng sermon
at the opening of this meeting of Presbytery.
We recommend that a copy of these resolutions be placed in the hands
of Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, pastor of the Sugaw Creek Church, and that
he convey them to his congregation.
Resspectfully submitted,
F. R. McALISTER, Chairman
M. G. GIBSON
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Assembly's Minutes — The Standing Committee on Assembly's
Minutes submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Your committee calls attention to recommendation No. 10 on
page 85 of Assembly's Minutes, which calls for action of Presby-
teries in their fall meetings.
This is all we find that is not already on our docket.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. BROWN, Chairman
T. F. HUNEYCUTT
ROBERT TURNER
W. A. CARRIKER
Minutes Approved — The minutes of this session were read
and approved.
Recess — Presbytery recessed at 5:30 P. M. to reconvene at
8:00 P. M. in the Armory Auditorium for the presentation of the
pageant-play. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. F. C.
Debele.
EVENING SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 8:00 P. M. in the Armory Audito-
rium, w^as opened with a program of worship, and presented the
pageant-play, "The Rock And The Pit", which was written and
directed by Rev. D. P. McGeachy of Atlanta Presbytery.
Adjournment — After the benediction by Rev. John W. Grier
Presbytery stood adjourned to meet in adjourned session in the
First Church of Charlotte, N. C. at 10:00 A. M., November 15,
1943 ; and in regular stated session in the Commonwealth Church
of Charlotte, N. C. at 10:00 A. M., January 18, 1944.
M. R. GIBSON, Moderator
PAUL P. THROWER, Acting Permanent Clerk
J. W. STORK, Assistant Clerk
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk
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Adjourned Meeting Df Mecklenburg
Presbytery
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in adjourned session in
the First Church of Charlotte, N. C at 10:00 A. M., November
15, 1943 and was opened with prayer led bv Rev. J. A. Redhead,
Jr.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers: M. R. Gibson, W. H. Johnston, B. F. Yandell, J. W. Stork,
T. F. Huneycutt, Holmes Rolston, J. G. Garth, C. M. Boyd, W. A. Alex-
ander, J. A. Redhead, Jr., Jno. R. Rosebro, F. R. McAlister, N. R. Mc-
Geachy, Robt. F. Boyd, E. V. Wiley, C G. McClure, J. L. Griggs, R. E.
Watts, Paul P. Thrower, Robert Turner, S. M. Inman, Q. N. Huneycutt,
R. H. Stone, W. T. Smith, W. A. Brown, C. C. Beam. C. H. Little, M. B.
Prince, Jr., J. L. Russell, W G. Thomas, G. Dana Waters, Jas. A. Jones,
R. A. Young, W. C. Smith, J. C. Grier, J. W. Grier, J. E. Mcjunkin, H.
E. Carter.— 38.
Ruling Elders: Philip F. Howerton, Charlotte First; Ray Clontz, Beth-
lehem; L. S. Boyd, Tenth Avenue; J. Wm. Thomson, Myers Park; W. E.
Price, Caldwell Memorial; B. B. Young, North Charlotte; H. P. Warlick,
Matthews; Vinton L. Hunter, Sugaw Creek; C. S. Massey, Waxhaw;
Osmond Barber, Providence. — 10.
Stated Clerk Resigns — A communication was read requesting
that Rev. A. Julian Warner be allowed to resign from the stated
clerkship to which he was elected at the last stated meeting
of Presbytery. Mr. Warner is now sick and it was stated that he
would not at any early date be able to assume the duties of the
office to which he had been elected. His resignation was accep-
ted with regrets, and Rev. W. H. Johnston was requested to
continue in office until the winter meeting of Presbytery. The
vacancy was referred to the nominating committee.
Pageant Committee Report — Rev. R. H. Stone presented a
partial financial report for the special committee on arrange-
ments for the program in commemoration of the three hun-
dredth anniversary of the Westminster Assembly The report
was received as information and a more complete report was
requested when the collection and disbursement of funds has
been completed. Churches that have not contributed to the
pageant fund are urged to make such contribution as soon as
possible. The treasurer of Presbytery was instructed to pay up
to $100.00 more to this cause if necessary.
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Installation of Pastor — The commission, appointed to ordain
Licentiate F. Clyde Pratt and install him as pastor of the Nevin
Church, submitted a report which was admitted to record and
is as follows : , '
The Commission met at Nevin Presbyterian Church Sunday, November
7, 1943 at 11:45 A. M.
Present: Ministers — R. H. Stone, J. L. Griggs and C. C. Beam. Elders —
R. E. Suther and H. J. Spencer.
The Commission was called to order by Mr. R. H. Stone, Chairman, and
constituted with prayer led by Mr. Spencer. Mr. Beam was elected clerk.
The sermon was preached by Mr. Griggs after which the Commission
proceeded with the ordination and installation of Mr, Pratt. Mr. Stone
presided and propounded the constitutional questions. Mr. Suther charged
the pastor, Mr. Spencer the congregation and Mr. Beam led the ordination
prayer.
Upon approval of the minutes, the Commission adjourned with prayer
led by Mr. Griggs.
R. H. STONE, Chairman
C. C. BEAM, Clerk
Excused— Rev. W. A. Alexander, Rev. C. M. Boyd, Rev. J. G.
Garth and Rev. Holmes Rolston were excused from further
attendance at this meeting of the court.
Proposed Change in Manual — The proposal to set a rule for
the nomination of the next moderator as the first item of busi-
ness after the induction of the present moderator was docketed
for consideration at the winter meeting.
Request for Change in Terms of Call — Rev. B. F. Yandell
requested permission to take up some work outside his pastoral
duties in the North Charlotte Church, with the understanding
that the Home Mission Committee's support be discontinued.
The request was referred to the Executive Committee of Home
Missions as a commission with power to act in this matter.
Dissolution of Pastorate — Rev. G. Dana Waters requested the
dissolution of the pastoral relationship existing between himself
and the Locust and Oakl^oro Churches. Letters were received
from the clerks of session of the respective churches stating that
they reluctantly concurred in the pastor's request. The request
was granted and the pastorate dissolved.
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Commission to Install — The call from the Matthews Church
for the pastoral services of Rev. G. Dana Waters having- been
approved to Presbytery by the Commission on the Minister and
His Work was found in order and placed in the hands of Mr.
Waters who signified his purpose to accept it. A commission was
appointed to install Mr. Waters as pastor of the Matthews
Church. The quorum of the commission is three ministers and
one ruling elder, and it is empowered to make the arrangements
and assign the various parts for the installation service. The
commission is as follows :
Ministers: R. H. Stone, B. F. Yandell, J. L. Griggs and W. R. Buhler.
Ruling Elders: W. E. Price and T. N. Reid.
Assembly Matters — ^^The items sent down by the General As-
sembly to the presbyteries for advice, consent and suggestions
were acted on as follows : The amendments to paragraphs 76-a
and 86 of the Book of Church Order were approved. The sug-
gested revision of the Book of Church Order was approved in
full. The suggested changes in punctuation in the Confession
of Faith and the Catechisms were approved in full. The sug-
gested changes in phraseology of the Confession of Faith and
the Catechisms were approved with the single exception of the
deletion of the "that" after ''declare", near the middle of the
section. (Confession of Faith 1:1). This change was disapproved.
Presbytery declined to give its approval to the suggestion as to
the limited term pastorate ; but did express its approval of the
general idea of the adoption of some possible plan to facilitate
changes in pastorates.
Overture Approved — Rev. J. W. Stork submitted an overture
to be sent to the General Assembly, which was adopted and is
as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery in session at Charlotte, N. C. on November 15,
1943 hereby respectfully overtures the General Assembly in session at
Montreat, N. C, May 25, 1944, to amend Chapter XXIX, Paragraph 161
of the Book of Church Order with the addition of the following: Only
Assemblies meeting in years ending with the figure five shall ratify arnend-
ments. . i
Nomination of Moderator — Rev. Hunter B. Blakely was nom-
inated for moderator of the next stated meeting of Presbytery.
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Judicial Business — The Stated Clerk reported that in compH-
ance with the request of the Judicial Committee he had made
an effort to contact Rev. Ben T. Harrop, but that the letter had
been returned unclaimed. The Stated Clerk and the Chairman
of the Judicial Committee were instructed to continue efforts
to contact Rev. Ben T. Harrop,
Adoption of Minutes — The minutes of this session and that of
the evening session of October 21, 1943 were read and approved.
Adjournment — The closmg- prayer was led by the Moderator,
in wdiich special petition was offered for the recovery of Rev. A.
Julian Warner. After the closing prayer Presbytery adjourned
to meet in the Commonwealth Church at 10:00 A. M. on January
18, 1944.
M. R. GIBSON, Moderator
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
B. F. YANDELL, Acting Assistant Clerk
W. H. JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk
of
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163rJ Stated Session
Commonwealth Church — January 18, 1944
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church— March 27, 1944
\6^th Stated Session
Sharon Church— April 18, 1944
* * * *
Next Stated Session
Philadelphia Church — July 18, 1944
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• I>OCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Commmittees
(a) Woman's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Resolutions
(f) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and Trus-
tees
New and Unfinished Business.
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Resolutions
(e) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
'•Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominations
(h) Resolutions
(i) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Sessiv")n of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesdjiy in each quarter.
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DIRECTORY
Rev. Hunter B. Blakely, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Rev. Roy E. Watts, Moderator, Spring Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1946)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Permanent Qerk (1946)
Rev. Jno. R". Rosebro, Assistant Qerk (1946)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years :
1944— Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte ; Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1946_Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Queens — Elected for Three Years :
1944— Mr. H. J. Allison. Charlotte; Mr. Harry L. Dalton, Charlotte;
Mr. Peter S. Gilchrist, Charlotte.
1945 — "Kew. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte ; Mr. James J. Harris, Char-
lotte; Mr. David Ovens, Chalotte ; Mr. Ivey W. Stewart, Charlotte.
Trustees of Presbytery:
1944 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1945— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. John James, Charlotte.
Commission on the Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1944 — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. R. H. Stone; Mr. H. B. Patterson, Charlotte.
194^-Rev. C. G. McClure ; Mr. R. S. Hutchinson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Mission:
Chairman — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy
1944— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E.
Watts; Mr. C. A. Bland. Wadesboro; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. Wm. A. Brown;
Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. Robert
Turner; Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte; Mr. W. A. Henderson,
Monroe.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1944— Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. Thomas
Graham, Charlotte; Mr. R. L. Price, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Rev. C. N. Morrison; Dr. E. H. Hand,
Pineville ; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Robert Turner; Rev. Holmes Rolston ; Mr. J. Wm. Thomp-
son, Charlotte ; Mr. A. B. Mackey, Charlotte.
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PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory Committee to the General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
1945_Rev. Neill R. McGeachy; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1946_Rev. Chas. M. Boyd; Rev. John A. Redhead. Jr.; Mr. W. E.
Price, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. John R. Rosebro.
1944— Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. E. M. Neel, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. John R'. Rosebro; Mr. W. D. Loy, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. John C. Grier ; Mr. John D. Elliott, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1944— Mr. H. H. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1945— Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1946— Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. Robert F. Boyd.
1944— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. C. S. Massey, Waxhaw.
1945— Rev. Robert F. Boyd; Mr. J. C. Kuck, Rt. 1, Charlotte.
1946— Rev W. T. Smith; Mr. J. M. Russell, Newell.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1944 — ^R'ev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. Jas. W. Armstrong, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Holmes Rolston; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. T. Dunlap, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions: _
Chairman — Rev. James A. Jones.
1944 — Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1945 — Rev. James A, Jones ; Mr. Geo. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. C. B. Choate, R. 3, Charlotte.
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. Samuel M. Inm.an.
1944— Rev. Hunter B. Blakely; Mr. Nat C. White, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. Thomas M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. S. M. Inman; Mr. Herbert C. Alexander, Charlotte.
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Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1944, Rev. W. R. Buhler ; 1945, Rev. M. R.
Gibson; 1946, Rev. W. H. Frazer.
3. Languages — 194^1 — Rev. J. L. Russell; 1945, Rev, George Houck;
1946, Rev. S. M. Inman.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1944, Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr.; 1945,
Rev. Paul P. Thrower; 1946, Rev. Robert F. Boyd.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1944, Rev. J. S. Nisbet; 1945, Rev.
R. E. Watts; 1946, Rev. C G. McClure.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, and Rhetoric — 1944, Rev. James A.
Jones; 1945— Rev. J. W. Stork; 1946, Rev. Hunter B. Blakely.
7. Church History— 1944, Rev. Hunter B. Blakely; 1945, R^v. C. D.
Whiteley; 1946, Rev. Neill R. McGeachy.
8. Theology— 1944, Rev. Chas. M. Boyd, Rev. J. L. Griggs; 1945—
Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. W. A. Alexander; 1946. Rev. C. D. Whitely,
Rev. Holmes Rolston.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1944, Rev. Wm. A. Brown,
Rev. F. C Debele; 1945, Rev. Robt. F. Boyd, Rev. W. B. Neill;
1946, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. A. W. Shaw.
10. Thesis, Exergesis, and Popular Lecture — 1944, Rev. R. H. Stone; 1945,
Rev. Holmes Rolston; 1946, Rev. R. E. Watts.
Foreign Missions: '
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Little.
1944— Rev. B. F. Yandell ; Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek.
1946— Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. J. N. StribUng, Charlotte.
Nominations :
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1944— Rev. J. W. Grier ; Rev. R. H. Stone; Dr. Oren Moore, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. W. A. Alexander. Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Mr. W. Reid
Garrison, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1944— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. J. P. Sifford, Albemarle.
1945— Rev. Neill R". McGeachy; Mr. J. C Crowell, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. G. Dana Waters ; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte.
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. A. W. Shaw.
1944— Rev. A. W. Shaw; Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. R. L. Willis, Rt. 9, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt ; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
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Stewardship:
Chairman — Rev. Chas. M. Boyd.
■ 194^1 — Rey Q N. Morrison ; Dr. Thos. D. Sparrow, Charlotte.
1945 — Mr. Herbert C Alexander, Charlotte; Mr. W. H, Abernathy,
Charlotte.
1946— Rev. Chas. M. Boyd; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Convener — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1944— Rev. A. A. Walker ; Mr. L. S. Boyd. Charlotte.
1945— *Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. John A. Kirk, Rt. 7 Charlotte.
1946— Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. R. B. Collins, Charlotte.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1944 — Rev. C. N. Morrison; Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1945— Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. Robt. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. W. M. Boyles, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. James A. Jones.
Rev. James A. Jones, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relbcation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. James A. Jones.
Rev. James A. Jones; Rev. Robert Turner; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev.
R. A. Young ; Mr. R. S. Hutchinson, Charlotte ; Mr. E. E Jones,
Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Rev. Neill R. McGeachy;
Rev. M. B. Prince. Jr.
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ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D. D.
2. G. P. Stevens
3. J. W. Grier
4. R. J. Mclllwaine
5. C. H. Little
6. R. S. Burwell, D. D.
7. J. G. Garth
8. J. W. Stork, D. D.
9. R. H. M. Brown
10'. J. M. Walker, D. D.
n. W. H. Frazer. D. D.
12. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.
13. T. F. Huneycutt
14. M. E. Peabody
15. W. B. S. Chandler
16. A. A. Walker, D. D.
17. C C. Beam
18. S. B. McLean
19. W. H. Johnston
20. J. C. McGehee
21. B. F. Yandell
22. W. C. Copeland
2Z. J. C. Grier
24. T. R. Alexander
25. A. T. Taylor
26. M. B. Prince, Jr.
2^ . H. C. Carmichael
28. W. A Nicholson
29. W. B. Neill
30. A. H. Eraser
31. M. R. Gibson
32. C. D. Whiteley, D. D.
2>Z. R. A. Young, D. D.
34. Ch,as. M. Boyd, D. D.
35. Julian S. Sibley, D. D
^(i. A. H. Key
37. E. V. Wiley
38. Leonard T. Gill
39. Alfred L. Roberts
40. W. L Howell, Jr.
41. D. K. Snyder
42. John A. Readhead,Jr., D. D.
43. W. C C. Foster
44. W. C Smith
45. J. C. Neville
46. Ben T. Harrop
47. Thomas H. Mitchell
48. C. N. Morrison
49. W. T. Smith
50. Hunter B. Blakeley, D. D.
51. James A. Jones, D. D.
52. H. L. Reaves
D. 53. J. S. Nisbet, D. D.
54. J. L. Russell ^
55. W. R. Buhler
56. Jno. R. Rosebro, D. D.
57. A. W. Shaw
58: F. R. McAlister
59. Neill R. McGeachy
60. R. H. Stone
61. R. E. Watts
62. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
63. Wm. A. Brown
64. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph. D.
65. W. A. Alexander, D. D.
66. E. L. Flanagan
67. L. L. Little, D. D.
68. Paul P. Thrower
69. J. L. Griggs
70. Holmes Rolston, D. D.
71. Robert F. Boyd
72. Robert Turner
73. G. Dana Waters
74. F. C Debele, Jr.
75. Charles G. McClure
76. Samuel M. Inman
77. George F. Houck
78. J. O. Mann
79. H. E. Carter
80. F. Clyde Pratt
81. Jonas Barclay
82. Carl G. Howie
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Churches Clerk of Session
Albemarle First David M. Monow
1029 E. Main St.
Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boj^ce
Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbiough
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin
504 Boundry
Charlotte. N. C.
Amity 1. C. Kuck
Rt. 1, Cha.lotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman
Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Harvey
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Carl Williams
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Jno. Rodwell
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox
Huntersville, N. C.
Bethlehem ___!. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.
Beulah J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing
Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd D. E. Blue
East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial 'R. B. Collins
339 Clement Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Camden J. F. Hooks
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1
Rockingham. N. C.
Treasurer
0. G. Whitley
1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C.
C. O. Josey
Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C.
G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Ross Re id
Rt. 4, Box 155
Charlotte, N. C.
James Sample
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
S. E. Beck
Badin. N. C.
M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
L. C. Newton
Gen. Delivery
Monroe, N. C.
W. L. Rape
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
H. B. Knox
Davidson, N. C.
1. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N. C.
J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C.
Mis. J. U. Thrower
Box 31
East Rockingham, N. C.
D. E,. Hipp
1019 W. 6th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3. Wadesboro, N. C.
J. M. Bethune
Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
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Churches
Camp Greene
Candor
Central Steele Creek .
Charlotte First
Clerk of Session
.C. F. McPherson
301 W. Palmer
Charlotte, 2, N. C.
-D. C. Ewing, Jr.
Candor, N. C.
.R. R. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
-H. C. Alexander
Box 1413
Charlotte, 1, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth
Community __.
Cooks Memorial
.VV. W. Kiser
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
-John Cox
Rockingham. N. C.
.R. F. Dunn
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius . W. C. Blakely
N. Main St.
Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe First T. H. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Dr. J, M. Boyce
Polkton, N. C.
Hamlet First S. O. Bauersfeld
Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Toe L. Puckett
Huntersville. N. C.
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park ' Grady Williams
Rt. 3, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville
Ben R'. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Treasurer
G. T. Woodside
2201 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
H. Page McAulay
Candor. N. C.
T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
W. N. Ward
1934 Crescent Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. J.as. T. Porter
1207 So. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. F. Cail
3921 Commonwealth Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Pink Sutton
Rockingham, N. C.
W. O. Rozzelle
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Frank Washam
Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, N. C.
W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
Mrs. Ed Billingsley
Polkton, N. C.
C. M. Pepper
303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C.
J. M. Blythe
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
Thad Biggers
Indian Trail, N, C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. E. L. Wall
Lilesville. N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 270, Candor, N. C.
Mallard Creek .W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Elm St.
Marshville, N. C.
Marks Creek __ -_W. A. Wilkes
Cognac, N. C.
Marston .. A. W. McKay
Marston, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte. N. C
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel . Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry L. A. Marshall
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C
Myers Park A. J. Beall
Commercial Bank Bldg.
Charlotte, N. C.
Nevin Tohn Stewart
•Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson
Newell, N. C
Treasurer
T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2. Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel McCaskill
Box 270, Candor, N. C
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
Miss Ora Lee
Marshville, N. C.
H. C McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Matthews, N. C.
A. M. Cathey
320 Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe. N. C.
D. B. Gettys
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C
R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C
W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C
C. B. Ross
2338 Roswell Ave..
Charlotte, 4, N. C
J. W. Gettys
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C
Wilbur Yerton
Newell, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C Norman. N. C
North Charlotte B. B. Young: S. G. McLellan
810 E. 36th St. 828 E. 36th St.
Charlotte. N. C Charlotte. N. C.
Norwood T. H. McSwain Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C. Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. O. Ross Miss Viola Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C. Box 196, Oakboro, N. C.
Pagel.and \ E. Clark Dr. A. L. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, N. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville Wm. A. Cathey
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N. C. Chadwick Station
Charlotte, N. C.
Peachland '^. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C. Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Philadelphia ^ W. Morris Clifford McLean
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C.
Pineville W. A. Rogers R. C. Hair
Pineville, N. C. Pineville, N. C.
Plaza , C. A. Kirkpatrick J. L. Fesperman
1315 Matheson 3908 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C
Providence F. B. Kuykendal Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C
Ramah T. G. Caldwell C. D. Bradford
Rt. 1, Huntersville, N.C. Rt. 1, Huntersville. N. C.
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker Mrs. A. L. Gordon
Roberdell, N. C. Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson T^erry C. Hood Howard Brawley
R't. 1, Harrisburg, N. C. Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockingham First T. D. Cameron M.. C. McLeod
Rockingham, N. C. Rockingham, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Rourk i. C. Watson A. M. Blakley
Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C. R't. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
St. Andrews J. W. Cruig A. A. Clark
2121 Rozells Feny Rd. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside T. Mack Hill
1801 Plaza 1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Salem ^-George Watts Mrs. L. T. Gill
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C. Box 197, Pageland, S. C
Selwyn Avenue B. S. Gray Dr. W. P. Weeks
3012 Selwyn Ave. 2717 Picardy PL
Charlotte. N. C Charlotte. N. C.
Sharon H. B. Hunter E. F. Smith /
Marsh Rd. Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte. N. C.
Siler Avery Plyler Carr Price
Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 5. Monroe, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry J. R. Perry
15 Academy St. 15 Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C. Ft. Mill, S. C.
Steele Creek Rufus A. Giier Otto C Brown
Rt. 3. Charlotte, 3, N. C. Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N. C.
Stephenson Frank Kimibrell
Indian Trail, N. C.
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson Z. V. Kiser
1324 Biltmore Dr. Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Tabernacle Oscar Efird C C. Moore
Marshville, N. C. Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey A. R. Pegram
616 Mt. Vernon Ave. 2049 Greenway
Charlotte, 3, N. C. Charlotte. N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey M. R. Moore
322 Hovis Cr. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy 1 C. N. Eckerson C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C. Troy. N. C.
Turner T. C. Richardson D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
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Churches "^ Clerk of Session Treasurer
Unionville J. Fred Medlin Dan S. Davis
Rt. 2, Monroe. N. C. Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland Mis. Chase Baughn
West Ave. Wadesboro, N. C.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville S. H. McCain H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet T. R. Nisbet
Waxhav^^, N. C Waxhaw^, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith Richard Wilkinson
2339 Morton St. 513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte. N. C.
Westminster H. G. Robinson H. Harold Thompson
1418 Kenilv^orth 2135 Avondale Ave.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte. N. C.
Williams Memorial T. I. Hutchison E. L. McCornell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce 508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte. N. C.
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The One Hundred Sixty-Third Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery
The PresDytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-third Stated Session in the Commonwealth Church, Char-
lotte, N. C, at 10:00 A. M. on Tuesday, January 18, 1944. The
court was called to order by the Moderator, Rev. M. R. Gibson;
and the opening prayer was offered by Rev. Wm. A. Brown.
The retiring moderator then preached a sermon from the text, II
Corinthians 5 :7.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled :
Ministers— G. P.- Stevens, J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W.
Stork, J. M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, W. H. Johnson,
B. F. Yandell, J. C. Grier, W. G. Thomas, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neili,
M. R. Gibson, R. A. Young, C. M. Boyd, J. S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V.
Wiley, L. T. Gill, W. I. Howell. Jr., D. K. Snyder, J. A. Redhead, Jr., J. E.
Mcjunkin, C. N. Monison, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakely, Jas. A. Jone^,
H. L. Reaves, W. R. Buhler, Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlis-
ter, Neill R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr.,
Wm. A. Brown. W. A. Alexander, Paul P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes
Rolston, Robt. F. Boyd, Robert Turner, G. Dana Waters, F. C. Debele,
Jr., C. G. McCluie, S. M. Inman, Geo. F. Houck, J. O. Mann, H. E. Carter,
F. Clyde Pratt.— 53.
Ruling Elders — R. B. Lowder, Albemarle First; John Kuck, Amity;
H. G. Tonence, Bethel; R. B. Helms, Bethlehem; W. E. Price, Caldwell
Memorial ; J. C. Munn. Candor ; Thos. P. Graham, Charlotte First ; H. F.
Wolfe, Charlotte Second ; W. H. DeLamater, Commonwealth ; C. G. Pep-
per, Hamlet; J. Boyd Monteith, Huntersville ; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail;
Daniel J. McCaskill, Macedonia; Fred R. Johnson, Mallard Creek; Her-
bert Warlick, Matthews ; W. C. Correll, Monroe First ; D. H. Dunn, Mul-
berry; Hunter Marshall, Myers Park; B. B. Young, North Charlotte;
R. B. Winchester. Norwood; H. B. Forbis, Philadelphia; J. R. Miller,
Pineville ; C. T. Stewart, Plaza ; L. M. Rea. Providence ; C. G. Black,
Ramah ; W. W. Faires, Robinson ; R. W. Blackwelder, St. Andrews ;
Ralph F. Kiser. St. Paul; James O. Brown, Selwyn Avenue; H. Q. Kirk-
patrick, Sharon: R. A. Plyler, Siler ; E. M. Neel, Steele Creek; J. C. Alex-
ander, Sugaw Creek ; J. M. Davenport, Tenth Avenue ; W. R. Price,
Thomasboro ; C. H. Ferguson, Wadesboro ; A. J. Belk. Waxhaw ; V. F.
Alexander. West Avenue; G. D. Aitken, Westminster; Ervin Hutchison,
Williams Memorial. — 40.
Visiting Brethren — The following- were introduced to Pres-
l:)ytery and invited to sit with us as visiting brethren : Rev. J. E.
Flowe, Concord Presbytery; Rev. John Ricks, Concord Pres-
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bytery; Rev. Jonas Barclay, Orange Presbytery; Rev. C. C. Mc-
Neill, Savannah Presbytery; Rev. S. C. Farrior, Wilmington
Presbytery ; Rev. Coyte Hunter, Kings Mountain Presbytery.
Committee on Arrangements — The Committee on Arrange-
ments presented a report which was adopted and is as follows :
We would suggest that the printed docket be followed at the con-
venience of the Court, that 11 :45 A. M. be set as the time for the popular
meeting on Foreign Missions, take recess for lunch at 12 :J0 t. ivi., re-
convene at 1 :30 P. M. and adjourn at will.
Respeciiuliy suomitted,
F. C. DEBELE, JR., Chairman
DOCKET
PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
One Hundred Sixty-third Stated Session
Commonwealth Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, North Carolina
Tuesday, January 18, 1944 — 10:00 A. M.
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. M. R. Gibson, Retiring Moderator
2. History of the Commonwealth Church
3. Memorial, Rev. W. C. Underwood, by Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
4. Enrollment, Members of Presbytery and "Visiting Brethren"
5. Election of Moderator — Rev. Hunter B. Blakely, Nominee
6. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. F. C. Debele
7. Appointment of Standing Committees :
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Judicial Business
(3) Records of Presbytery
(4) Resolutions
8. Communications
9. Reception of Ministers
10: Foreign Mission Program — Rev. C. H. Little, Chairman
11. Election of Commissioners to the General Assembly
(First Order of the Afternoon Session)
12. Reports of Commissions :
(1) Installation of Ministers:
(a) Rev. H. E. Carter
(b) Rev. G. Dana Waters •
(2) Minister and His Work— Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr.
13. Reports of Permanent Committees :
(1) Evangelism — Rev. Samuel N. Inman
(2) Foreign Missions (See 10', above)
(3) Stewardship — Rev. Chas. M. Boyd
14. Reports of Special Committees :
(1) Christian Education Movement — Mr. McAlister Carson
(2) Defense Service Council — Rev. Jas. A. Jones
(3) Location of Churches — Rev. Jas. A, Jones
15. Reports of Standing Committees: (See 7, above).
16. Unfinished Business
17. New Business
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18. Place of Next Stated Meeting, April 18, 1944
19. Nomination of Moderator
20. Adoption of Minutes and Adjournment
History of Commonwealth Church — The history of the Com-
monwealth Church was read by Rev. F. C. Debele. It was
adopted and is as follows :
Under the leadership of the late Dr. Charles R. Nisbet the Caldwell
Memorial Presbyterian Church was for several years conscious of the
need of an extension work in Charlotte. Their attention was turned to
the Chantilly and Oakhurst sections of the city and in the summer of
1939 a survey was made under the direction of Mr. Alfred Bixler with
a view to establishing a mission point. The Men's Fellowship Club of
the church undertook the project of securing a suitable lot and the Ses-
sion of the Church began a search for a good man to promote the work.
The result of all this effort was that a lot was purchased and the Rev.
H. L. Reaves, a former missionary to China, was called to take over
this new work.
Services were first held in a tent beginning the first Sunday in June,
1940, but it was not long before plans were made for a building. In the
summer of 1940 Louis Asbury was commissioned to draw the plans for a
Colonial church with a basement for Sunday School rooms and kitchen.
The plans of the church were met with much encouragement and many
promises of support were made. Mr. W. H. Belk donated the brick
for the building and Mr. W. E. Love gave the roofing as a memorial to
his father. Bids were sought on the building but all were too high.
Finally Mr. M. R. Ritch, a member of the Caldwell Memorial Presby-
terian Church, agreed to build a church on a basis of actual cost without
charge for his services. The following served on the building committee :
Mr. J. O. Jones, chairman; the late Mr. Z. V. Linker, treasurer; Mr.
M. R. Collins. Mr. M. A. Pearce, Mr. Reginald Price, Mr. J. I. Chapman,
Mr. R. Fred Dunn and the Rev. H. L. Reaves.
Ground was broken with appropriate ceremonies on Sunday, October
13. Excavations were completed the following week and the first brick
was laid for the new building on October 21. The work on the Church
progressed rapidly from this point and by November 24 it was possible
to hold a service in the basement. Soon the church auditorium was
ready for use though not complete, however this work was finished in
the winter of 1943.
A petition to organize the church, signed by 47 members, was pre-
sented to Mecklenburg Presbytery at its fall meeting in 1940, and a com-
mission was appointed to organize the church. This commmission was
composed of the following members of the Presbytery, the late Dr. C. R.
Nisbet. Dr. W. W. Akers, the Rev. H. K. Holland, Dr. J. G. Garth, the
Rey. W. H. Johnston, the Rev. H. L. Reaves and Elders D. H. Johnston,
Thomas Glasgow and AV. E. Price. This commission met with the con-
gregation January 12, 1941 and voted to organize the church. The elec-
tion of officers was postponed until a later date and the charter member-
ship was left open until February 16. At the time of the closing- of this
membership there were 56 enrolled. '
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On Sunday morning, May 18, an election was held and the following
ofticers were elected: Mr, J. W. Lowery and Mr. W. W. Kiser to the
office of elder and Mr. R. Fred Dunn and Mr. W. H. DeLamater to
the office of deacon. June 1, 1941 was set as the date for the laying of
the cornerstone and impressive ceremonies were held on this date at
3 o'clock in the afternoon. In the past year the church has spent about
$6,000.00 in beautifying the interior of the building and installing a heat-
ing system. With the help of the Home Mission committee and the
Church and Manse Erection fund, a Manse was secured in the spring
of 1943. Great strides have been made in reducing the debt on the
Church and Manse.
In the three years since its organization the church has made steady
progress and now has a full program in every department. The Woman's
Auxiliary was organized November 19, 1940 with sixteen members and
has played a leading role in all the activities of the church since that
time. Its membership now numbers 45 and there are two circles. Mrs.
J, B, Gryder is the president and under her leadership the auxiliary has
made excellent progress in the past year. They have contributed to every
benevolent cause of the church and in addition has given $250.00 to the
church building fund. The Sunday School is now under the capable
and devoted leadership of Elder W. H. DeLam.ater and has an enrollment
of 194, A Worker's Conference is held each month and the average at-
tendance at these meetings is 20. In April 1943, a Men's Fellowship
Club was organized and now has an enrollment of 30. The officers of
the club are as follows: Pres., Mr. E. F. Cail ; V-Pres., Mr. W. C. Hipp;
Sec, Mr. John M. Ford and Treas., Mr. Lee F. Shuford. This club has
a monthly supper meeting, and is closely connected with the church in
all of its work. The Young People and the Pioneers are organized
and are doing good work. Mrs. J. W. Lowery is the adult adviser for
the Young People and Mrs. J. L. Key and Mrs. H. L. Watwood are the
leaders of the Pioneers. Each group is largely attended. Five young
men and one young woman have answered the call of their country and
have gone out from this church to serve the nation.
The church has grown steadily in the past year and now has 123 active
members on the roll. The present officers of the church are : Elders,
J. W. Lowery, W. H. DeLamater. O. L. Dellinger, B. L. Lawing and W. W.
Kiser, the clerk ; deacons, R. Fred Dunn, F. W. Collins, R'. L. Carter, B. A.
Sutton, E. F. Cail and John M. Ford. The services of the church are
greatly beautified by two excellent volunteer choirs. The adult choir
is under the direction of Mrs. D. W. Karr and the Young People's choir
is under the direction of Mrs. J. W. Lowery. The Pastor of the church
is the Rev F. C. Debele, Jr., who accepted the call of the church in Octo-
ber, 1942.
The people of Commonwealth Presbyterian Church have been blest of'
God with many friends. Daily the church is remembered before the
throne of Grace b}^ many. Because of the generosity of these friends
we have been able to meet all our needs. We are full of joy in this and
because of this and the manifst love and care of the Lord Jesus Christ
we press on to fulfill our commission to preach Christ and Him crucified
near and far, remembering always the words of the Master, "And I, if I be
lifted up, will draw all men unto Me."
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Memorial — A memorial to Rev. W. C. Underwood, read by
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., was adopted by a rising vote, and
prayer for the family of Mr. Underwood was offered by Rev.
J. S. Sibley. The memorial is as follows:
WILLIAM CLARENCE UNDERWOOD
William Clarence Underwood was born in Lowell, North Carolina,
August the nineteenth, 1869. His p-aients were John jJanie. unaerwooQ
and Nancy Jane Holland.
The family lived in Gaston county, attending the New Hope church
until Will was in his early teens when they moved to the Hopewell Sec-
tion where they attended the Hopewell church.
He attended a school in Hunters ville where he took a preparato-y
course. He then went to Davidson College from which he graduated
in the class of 1895 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His seminary
training was taken at Union Seminary, partly before that school was
moved from Hampden-Sydney, and partly after it had moved to Rich-
mond, Virginia. He finished the Seminary in the Class of 1900 with a
Bachelor of Divinity Degree. It was necessary for him to finance his
own trainig which he did by acting as Stated Supply of the Appomattox
Church and Group.
He was licensed by West Hanover Presbytery in the spring of 1899
and ordained by Fort Worth Presbytery on May 15th, 1901.
His active pastorates were as follows :
Stated Supply— Second Church, Rock Hill, S. C. 1900-01
Pastor — Grandview and Itasca churches, Texas 1901-0-
— Denmark church, Tenn. (and S. S. of Saltillo and
Union churches) 1902-05
— Carrollton, Miss 1905-12
—Clio, Ala. 1912-17
—Alexander City, Ala. 1917-1^
— DeKalb, Miss. 1919-20
— Indian Trail and Siler churches in Mecklenburg
Presbytery N. C. 1921-23
—North Charlotte church, Charlotte, N. C. 1924-28
Will Underwood was never physically strong. When in college and in
seminary he was recognized as a very good student. Even in his first
years in the ministry he was considered as an unusually effective preacher.
But his physical handicaps prevented the full development of those talents
with which he was endowed. Early in the nineteen-twenties his health
began to fail. Following a severe attack it became necessary for him
to give up the full time ministerial duties. For some years he continued
as Stated Supply of the Pineville church and then the Robinson church
in Mecklenburg Presbytery and preached in vacant churches on occasion.
On November 1st, 1900, he was married to Miss Lillian Buford Bishop
of Richmond, Va. This union was blessed with two daughters : Lillian
Blanche (Mrs. Lillian Whittle), and Mary Ruth (Mrs. L. B. Kendrick).
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It was also blessed with two sons : Clarence Nelson and Paul Buford.
On November 7th, 1943, following two years of almost constant illness.
Will Underwood departed from this life. He is survived by his wife, his
four children, and ten grandchildren.
He is greatly missed by those who knew him, for to know him was to
love him. His modesty and self effacement, his friendly greeting, his
patience under suffering, his deeply spiritual prayers, his kind words of
encouragement, all of these remain not only as a sacred memory but also
as an inspiration to all whose lives were touched by his.
We wait in anticipation of that day when, one by one, each of us shall
be taken, in God's good Providence, to that glorious Presence in which
we shall find Will Underwood with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Expressions of Sympathy — The sympathy of Presbytery was
extended to Rev. J. C. Grier in the recent death of his father,
Rev. J. M. Grier of Concord Presbytery; to Rev, A. Julian Warn-
er in his prolonged illness ; and to Rev. H. L. McCrorey, Presi-
dent of Johnson C. Smith University, in the recent tragic death
of his wife and her nurse. The incoming Moderator was in-
structed to appoint a committee to convey this sympathy to Dr.
McCrorey.
Dismission of a Minister — Rev. J. E. Mcjunkin presented a
request for a letter of dismission to Paris Presbytery that he
might accept work in that Presbytery. The request was grant-
ed with expressions of regret, because of the going of Mr. Mc-
junkin from our Presbytery.
Ellection of Moderator — Rev. Hunter B. Blakely, who was
nominated at the last meeting, was unanimously elected Moder-
ator of the Presbytery.
Standing Committees — The Standing Committees were ap-
pointed by the Moderator as follows :
1. Bills and Overtures : Rev. M. R. Gibson, Rev. W. A. Alexander,
and Ruling Elder W. R. Price.
2. Judicial Business : Rev. J. W. Grier, Rev. N. R. McGeachy, and
Ruling Elder Hunter Marshall.
3. Records of Presbytery : Rev. Robt. F. Boyd, Rev. Paul P. Thrower,
and Ruling Elder James O. Brown.
4. Resolutions : Rev. R. E. Watts and Ruling Elders C. G. Pepper and
W. C. Correll.
Westminster Assembly Anniversary — The Special Committee
on the Celebration of the Three Hundredth Anniversary of the
Westminster Assembly submitted a report to Presbytery, which
was adopted and is as follows :
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PAGEANT FUND
Following our appointment by the Presbytery, your committee entered
into serious consideration of the best way in which to celebrate this im-
portant anniversary. Your committee secured the services of Rev. D. P.
McGeachy of Atlanta Presbytery to write and direct a pageant, "The
Rock And The Pit". This pageant was given in the Charlotte Armory
Auditorium on the evening of October 21, 1943 at 8 o'clock.
Your committee would like to record its appreciation of fine services
of those who helped to make this celebration a success ; the newspapers
for giving so much space and advertising, the individuals who gave un-
stintedly of time and labor both in preparation and actual presentation,
the Charlotte News Printing Company for their co-operation in the pre-
paration of our souvenir programs, the Davidson-Queens Music Depart-
ments, under leadership of James C. Pfohl, for the contribution of their
talent.
The financial report of your committee is submitted with this report and
your committee expresses its gratitude to all who gave financial aid to
this celebration.
Respectfully submitted,
NEILL R. McGEACHY, Chairman
PAGEANT FUND
INCOME
1 — From Mecklenburg Presbytery $200.00
2— From Hopewell Church 25.00
3— From Pineville Church 10.00
A — From Paw Creek Church 10.00
5 — From Tenth Avenue Church 25.00
6 — From Caldwell Memorial Church 50.00
7 — From First Presbyterian Church 100.00
8 — From Wilmore Presbyterian Church 10.00
9 — From West Avenue Presbyterian Church 10.00
10— St. Paul Presbyterian Church . 10.00
11 — First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle, N. C 25.00
12 — ^Plaza Presbyterian Church 10.00
13 — Westminster Presbyterian Church 35.00
14 — Myers Park Presbyterian Church 100.00
15— Sardis A. R. P. Church 12.50
16— Mallard Creek lO.OO
17— Ebenezer A. R. P 5.00
18— Second Presbyterian Church 100.00
19 — Selwyn Avenue Church 10.00
20— Chalmers Memorial A. R. P. Church 10.00
21— From First A. R. P. Church 25.00
22 — From Central Steele Creek Church 12.50
23— Steele Creek Church 50.00
24 — Providence Presbyterian Church 15.00
25 — Sharon Presbyterian Church 25.00
26— From Dr. T. W. Stork. Mount Gilead, N. C, Cash 1.00
27— From Parkwood A. R". P. Church 5.00
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28— Fiom. Dr. C W. Robinson 20.00
29 — From Sugaw Creek Church 40.50
Total amount received $961.50
DISBURSEMENTS
1 — To Dr. McGeachy for his expenses $70.73
2— To Charlotte Auditorium 30.00
3 — To Van Horn & Son, Philadelphia, for Costumes 137.18
4 — Express charges to and from Philadelphia 18.80
5 — To Charlotte News for printing Song Sheets 15.00
6 — To Efird's Dining Room — Lunch for Committee 6.49
7 — For War Bonds and Stamps — Prizes 33.75
8 — Stage Hands at Auditorium . 45.00
9 — F. C. Rummel — Painting on stage at Auditorium 50.00
10 — To News Printing House for Programs 125.00
11— To Earl F. Berg, Davidson, N. C 20.00
12— To Mrs. J. H. Myers, Chairs 12.50
13— To F. S. Neal— Lumber and Nails 13.93
14 — To James Christian Pfohl — Expenses of Glee Club and Band 36.50
15 — To Cathey Lumber Co 8.62
16 — To Sherwin Williams Co 11.52
17— To Williams & Shelton Co., Inc 16.69
18 — To Kraijier's "Radio Sales & Service — Loud Speakers 20 00
19— To Mrs. J. B. Spillman— 4.25
20 — To Rev. N. R. McGeachy for Long Distance Calls
and Other Expenses 14.56
21— Honorarium to Dr. D. P. McGeachy 200.00
22 — Honorarium to Miss Neva Jackson 50.00
23 — Honorarium to Mr. A. C. Lovelace 20.00
Total disbursements $960.52
Balance in Treasury l .98
$961.50
Report of Nominating Committee: Rev. Holmes Rolston,
Chairman, presented a supplementary report for the Committee
3n Nominations, which was adopted and is as follows :
We nominate Rev. J. Walton Stew^art, Jr. as Stated Clerk to com-
plete the term of Rev. A. Julian Warner, who was elected at the fall
meeting of 1943 but has since resigned.
Rev. W. A. Alexander is named to take the place of Rev. C. R.
Nisbet on the Committee on Examinations.
Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson is nominated to the class of 1946
on the Executive Committee of Home Missions.
Our attention has been called to a derangement of the balance re-
quired by the rule of Presbytery in the proportion of ministers and
ruling elders on the Committee of Nominations. We recommend that
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the committee be continued as at present constituted till a new election
gives an opportunity to restore the required balance.
Respectfully submitted,
HOLMES ROLSTON. Chairman.
Mrs. Underwood Approved For Aid: Upon the recommenda-
tion of the permanent committee Presbytery approved the ap-
Dlication of Mrs. W. C. Underwood for aid from the funds of
the Executive Comlmittee of Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief.
Ruling^ Elders Introdiiced : All ruling elders attending Pres-
Dyter}^ for the first time were ii;itroduced and welcomed by the
Moderator.
Report on Foreign Missions: At the direction of the Com-
nittee on Arrangements the popular meeting on Foreign Mis-
sions was held at 11:15 A. M. The opening prayer of the
DOpular meeting was offered by Rev. A. W. Shaw. The report
)f the permanent committee on Foreign Missions was pre-
;ented by the chairman, Rev. C. H. Little. Pending its adop-
:ion Rev. S. C. Farroir of our iVlid-China Mission addressed
Presbytery on the subject, *'The Church in China, Yesterday,
Fo-day and To-morrow." A rising vote of thanks was ex-
:ended to Mr. Farrior for his fine address. The report was
idopted and is as follows :
REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS
The following members of your committee, Dr. Oren Moore, J. N.
Stribling and C. H. Little held a meeting early in December in the
office of Mr W. E. Price in Charlotte. A sub-committee composed of
Mr. Price, Rev. R. H. Stone, Mrs. Mears and Mrs. Reaves met w^ith
the committee After discussing at length our campaign and strategy
to put over the program of Foreign Missions throughout our Presby-
tery, your chairman was instructed to write and arrange a conference
with the ministers and others at each of the several centers of the field:
Monroe, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Mt. Gilead and Albemarle. A Flying
Squadron composed of Mr. Stone, Mr. Stribling, Mrs. Mears, Mrs.
Reaves and the chairman completed arrangements to visit these places
on January 11th. At the last minute, for providential reasons, this group
could not go. The pastors of these churches were contacted by telephone.
It is reported that those who came held their own conference.
Through the Committee at Nashville, Rev. S. C. Farrior was secured
for January 16-19 and has spoken several times already. Mrs. Crane
also is visiting a number of churches and organizations Speakers this
year are scarce, because many are employed for full time in various
works. Your committee will seek to fill all requests made for speakers
until February 6th.
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The committee, Dr. Moore, Mr. Stribling. C. H. Little, with Mr.
George Stevens, met again at the First Church January 7th and now
submits to you this report.
Your Committee respectfully recommends :
L That Rev. S. C. Farrior be asked to speak on Foreign Missions
before our Presbytery, January 18th at 11 :30 A. M. ^
2. That all the churches of our Presbytery be urged to observe the
week of prayer and self-denial, January 30'-February 6, as a time
for Church-wide rededication to the world task of Christian Missions ;
that all ministers be urged to preach frequently on missions ; that the
whole Church be called to her knees before God in prayer and earnest
supplication for this work ;' and thal^ liberal offerings be sought from
all congregations and societies in behalf of the two special objectives; viz:
(1) $150,000 for the "Brazil Equipment Fund." Dr. Taylor says,
"Brazil is the Land of Opportunity." Dr. Truett of Dallas, Texas
declares, "The greatest evangelistic opportunity anywhere in the world
today is Brazil."
(2) $150,000' for the "Far Eastern Re-occupation Fund."
3. That the attention of the young people of our churches be directed
to the great appeal that the post-war world, with its unprecedented
spiritual and physical needs, will surely present to all who would devote
their lives to the service of God and man, and that they be urged to offer
themselves now, so as to be ready to go without delay to whatever field
God may call them when peace comes again.
4. That we as a Church, ministers and people, accept this world chal-
lenge and that we give ourselves unstintedly to this golden opportunity
to serve our fellowmen and our Christ.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. LITTLE, Chairman
J. N. STRIBLING
OREN MOORE, M. D.
Sympathy Committee: The Moderator appointed a special
:omm<ittee to convey the sympathy of Presbytery to Dr. H. L.
McCrorey. The committee is composed of the following mem-
bers : Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., Rev. Holmes Rolston and Mr.
W. E. Price.
Excused': Rev. W. A. Alexander and Rev. J. L. Griggs were
excused from attendance on the afternoon session.
' Recess: Recess for lunch was taken at 12:30 to reconvene
It 1 :30 P. M. The closing prayer was ofTered by Rev. I. M.
Walker.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1 :30 P. M. The opening prayer
was offered by Rev, F. R. McAlister.
Commissianers to the General Assembly: According- to the
standing rule of Presbytery the first order of the afternoon
session is the election of the commissioners to the General
Assembly. As a result of the election the following were
chosen as commissioners and alternates to the Eighty-fourth
General Assembly, meeting in Montreat, N. C. on May 25, 1944.
MINISTERS
Principals Alternates
J. M. Walker, Charlotte, N. C. C. M. Boyd, Charlotte, N. C.
J. W. Stork, Mt. Gilead, N. C. C. H. Little, Charlotte. N. C.
F. R. McAlister, Matthews, N. C. N. R. McGeachy, Charlotte, N. C.
J. W. Stewart, Charlotte, N. C. W. A. Brown, Charlotte, N. C.
L. T. Gill, Pageland, S. C. A. H. Key, Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
RULING ELDERS
W. H. Belk, Caldwell Memorial C. H. Ferguson, Wadesboro
Hunter Marshall, Myers Park R. L. Smith, West Avenue
W. W. Faires, Robinson H. Q. Kirkpatrick, Sharon
R. S. Hutchinson, Charlotte 2nd. C. C. Carothers, Pleasant Hill
J. C Munn, Candor J. K. McLaughlin. Mallard Creek
Presbytery adopted a resolution declaring that alternate No.
1 is alternate to principal No. 1, alternate No. 2 is alternate to
principal No. 2, etc.
Manual Change: The Manual was changed by the adoption
of a standing rule, previously submitted, to set the nomination
of the Moderator for the next meeting of Presbytery as the
first order of business for the afternoon session.
Resignation of Pastor: Rev. A. H. Key submitted his resig-
nation as pastor of Tabernacle Church. The church was not
represented at Presbytery and there was no communication
expressing its wishes as to the dissolution of this pastoral re-
lation. The Executive Committee of Home Missions was ap-
pointed a commission to hear from the church and to act upon
said resignation.
Nomination of Moderator: Rev. R. E. Watts was nominated
for Moderator of the next stated meeting of Presbytery.
Report of Installations: Reports of the installation of Rev.
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H. E. Carter as pastor of Amay James Church and Rev. G.
Dana Waters as pastor of Matthews Church were received and
admitted to the records as follows :
AMAY JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Home Mission Committee, appointed as the Commission to install
Rev. Haley E. Carter pastor of Amay James Presbyterian Church met in
the church at 3 :30 P. M. and was opened with prayer led by Dr. J. M.
Walker. Rev. R. H. Stone was elected clerk.
Those present were Revs. Neill R. McGeachy, Chmn., J. M. Walker,
W. A. Brown, R. H. Stone, R. A. Young, and Messrs. W. H. Belk and
Nat G. Speir.
Rev. Neill R. McGeachy presided and led the commission and the cong-
regation in worship. The Scripture was read by Mr. Speir and the pastoral
prayer was led by Rev. W. A. Brown. Dr. J. M. Walker preached the
sermon. The Constitutional questions were propounded by the chairman.
Rev. Haley E. Carter was declared duly called and installed pastor of the
Amay James Church and this part was concluded with prayer. Dr. R.
A. Young gave the charge to the congregation ; Rev. R. H. Stone charged
the pastor and Mr. W, H. Belk brought the greetings from the Committee
to the Church and their new pastor. The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Haley E, Carter.
The Commission met again during the meeting of the Home Mission
Committee on December 6. 1943 and approved the above minutes.
NEILL R. McGEACHY, Chairman,
R'. H. STONE, Secretary.
MATTHEWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Commission appointed to install Rev. G. Dana Waters met at 7 :30
P. M. in the pastor's study and was constituted with prayer led by Mr.
W. E. Price. The following were present: Reverends J. L, Griggs, Chair-
man, B. F. Yandell, R. H. Stone, Elders W. E. Price and T. N. Reid. Rev.
R. H. Stone was elected clerk. The Committee united with the congre-
gation in a service of worship in which Rev. B. F. Yandell preached the
sermon. The Constitutional questions were propounded by Rev. J. L.
Griggs. After the pastor-elect and the congregation had answered the
questions in the affirmative, Mr. Waters was declared duly called and
installed pastor. Rev. E. V. Wiley, guest minister, led in prayer. The
charge to the pastor was given by Rev. R. H. Stone. Mr. W. E. Pr'ice
gave the charge to the congregation. The benediction was pronounced
by Rev. G. Dana Waters.
While the congregation was greeting their new pastor the Commission
met and read and adopted its minutes. Dr. T. H. Reid led in the closing
prayer.
R". H. STONE, Clerk.
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Commission on the Minister and His Work: The Commission
on the Minister and His Work submitted a report which was
admitted to the record and is as follows :
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklenburg Pres'
bytery respectfully submits the following report :
The Commission is now composed of the following members : ' Rev,
John A. Redhead, Jr., D. D., Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. C. G. McClure,
Mr. Rufus A. Grier, Mr. H. B. Patterson, Mr. R. b .i-iuichison.
Since the last meeting of Presbytery, the Commission has held two meet-
ings. Dr. John A. Redhead, Jr., was elected Chairman and Elder R. S.
Hutchison, of the Second Presbyterian Church, was elected Secietary.
The Commission approved the request of the Ellerbe Group of chu/ches
that they be permitted to extend a call to Mr. R. L. McBath, now a
senior at Union Theological Seminary.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. REDHEAD, JR., Chairman,
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary.
Stewardship Report: The Stewardship Committee submitted
a report which was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee is sure that in this time of bloodshed and suffering,
devastation and destruction, loose and wild spending, you can do
nothing better than to remind our people as impressively as possible
that they are stewards and stewards only of their material possessions ;
that after all, "The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof, the
world and they that dwell therein." To give and to give largely and
yet more largely of our material possessions, your Committee thinks,
is one way to remind ourselves of the fact of our stewardship. Your
Committee would recommend therefore :
1. That we accept as our quota for the year 1944-1945 the sum for
the benevolences suggested by Synod which is $163,004.00.
2. That the churches be asked to accept as their minimum objectives
their quotas recommended by Presbytery.
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3. That the churches be asked to adhere to the percentages adopted
by Presbytery in their distribution among the several Causes.
4. That the quotas for the churches be as follows :
Albemarle, First $2,863 Lee Park 94 Pleasant Hill 653
Albemarle, Second 100 Lilesville Zl Providence 948
Amity 277 Locust 111 Ramah 526
Altan 11 Macedonia 49 Rehoboth 5
Amay James 12 Mallaid Creek 600 Roberdell 57
Badin 493 Mark's Creek 128 Robinson ZZZ
Banks 311 Marshville 112 Rockingham, First 620
Benton Heights 60 Marston 128 R'ham, Community 30
Bethany 21 Matthews 248 Rourk 79
Bethel 319 McGee 557 St. Paul 842
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Bethlehem 92
McLean Mem'l
51
St. Andrews
466
Beulah 45
Monroe, First
2,986
Salem
45
Biscoe 134
Morgan Mem'l
5
Selwyn Avenue
457
Brainerd 121
Morven
356
Sharon
2,114
Caldwell Mem'l 26,889
Mt. Caimel
. 142
Siler
147
Camden 122
Mt. Gilead
187
Six Mile Creek
63
Cameronian 136
Mulberry
1,362
Steele Creek
10,008
Camp Greene 244
Myers Park
27,68S
Stephenson
5
Candor 118
Nevin
97
Sugaw Creek
3,533-
Central Steele Ck. 965
Newell
158
Tabernacle
65
Cha/iotte First, 21,188
Norman
34
Tenth Ave
2,984
Charlotte, Second 39,835
North Charlotte
153
Thomasboro
557
Commonwealth 176
Norwood
152
'i roy
ZTl
Cook's Memorial 623
Oakboro
25
Turner
53
Cornelius 116
Pageland
45
Unionville
26
Ellerbe 169
Paw Creek
1,447
Wadesboro
644
Hamlet 1,024
Peachland
10
Walkersville
66
Hawley Memorial 40
Pee Dee
Zl
Waxhaw
615
Hopewell 1,818
Philadelphia
898;
West Avenue
1,980
Huntersville 1,598
Pineville
881
Westminster
4,039
Indian Trail 243
Plaza
1,277
W^iiliams Mem'l
Wilmore
1,565
495
Your Committee recommends the following percentages for the distribu-
tion among the Causes :
Presbytery's Office 5%
Presbytery's Home Missions 22%
Foreign Missions 25%
Orphanage 6%
Assembly's Home Missions 10%
Synod's Home Missions 5%
Christian Ed. and Min. Relief, 5%'
Educational Institutions 14%
Religious Ed. and Publication 2M:%
Bible Cause Vz'/c
Assembley's Training School ^%
Religious Ed. in Synod 3j!^%'
Religious Ed. in Presbytery 1%
Your Commitee further recommends :
1. That March 5 be designated as Volunteer or Every-Member Can-
vass Day, when all members will have the privilege of pledging to the
support of the work.
2. That March 26 be observed as Pay-Up-Day when all members will
be asked to finish, if possible, their old year pledges.
3. That all pastors and supplies be asked to preach as frequently as
they may deem wise on the vital and far reaching truths of our obligations
as stewards of our material possessions and of the manifold grace of God.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. M. BOYD. Chairman.
Bills and Overtures: The Committee on Bills and Overtures
submitted a report which was adopted and is as follows :
We recommend the adoption of the overture to the General Assembly
from the Steele Creek Church, which reads as follows :
"Members of the Permanent Committee on Social and Moral Welfare
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shall be elected for a term of three years, eligible for re-election for one
term only, until after an interval of one year.''
Respectfully submitted,
M. R. GIBSON, Chairman
W. A. ALEXANDER -
W. E. PRICE
Reports of Commissioners to the General Assembly: Rev.
Holmes Rolston and Rev. G. P. Stevens reported their attendance
ind activities at General Assembly of 1943. The report was re-
ceived as information and the commissioners were commended
for their diligence.
Terms of Calls Changed: Bethlehem Church requested per-
mission to change the terms of the call to the pastor from $400
per year to $800 per year, with the use of a manse and ap-
propriate participation in the Ministers' Annuity Fund. Thomas-
boro Church requested permission to change the terms of the
call to the pastor by increasing the salary $300 per year and
making proportionate increase in the payment to the Ministers'
Annuity Fund. Myers Park, Mt. Gilead and Norwood reported
increases in salary to their pastors. These changes were ap-
proved and the churches commended.
Report on Evangelism: The Committee on Evangelism made
an oral report which was received as information.
Committee Dissolved: The Committee on the Christian Edu-
cation Movement was dissolved and taken from the docket.
Defense Service Council: The Defense Service Council, by
way of report on business with which it is concerned, presented
Chaplain Henry L. Reaves who spoke on the work of the
chaplain.
Dissolution of Pastorate: Rev. J. L. Russell tended to Pres-
bytery the resignation of his pastoral charge of Bethel and
Cornelius churches and requested the dissolution of the pastoral
relation existing between himself and the said churches.
The churches concurring, the request was granted and the
pastoral relationship was dissolved. Mr. Russell, having ac-
cepted an appointment to a chaplaincy in the armed forces of
the nation, was granted permission to labor outside the bounds
of Presbytery, was commended to the Defense Service Council,
and was granted evangelistic powers while laboring as a chap-
lain in the armed forces : to administer the sacraments, to re-
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ceive members into the Church upon profession of faith, and to
certify them to the particular church of their choice.
Judicial Committee: The Standing- Committee on Judicial
Business reported that no matters had come before them for
consideration.
Records of Presbytery: The Standing Committee on Re-
:ords of Presbytery presented a report which was adopted and
is as follows :
The typewritten and printers' proof sheets of the Minutes of Meck-
lenburg Presbytery for the 161st Stated Session at Benton Heights
Church, the Called Meeting at Charlotte First Church on August 23,
1943 and October 1, 1943, the 162nd Stated Session at Sugaw Creek
Church, and the adjourned session at Charlotte First Church on November
15, 1943, have been submitted by the Stated Qerk for examination.
The Committee considers these minutes to be accurate as to content
and complete and neat as to form.
Presbytery is under a real obligation to Mr. Johnston for his faithful-
ness and diligence in this w^oik and we recommend that Presbytery record
its thanks to him for the same.
Respectfully submitted,
R. F. BOYD, Chairman,
PAUL B. THROWER,
J. O. BROWN.
Report on Resolutions: The Standing Committee on Reso-
lutions presented a report which was adopted by a standing
vote and is as follows :
First, we wish to express our deep appreciation to the pastor, Rev.
F. C. Debele, Jr., and to the members of the Commonwealth Presbyterian
Church for the privilege of meeting in their house of worship. We are
grateful to them for the splendid way in which they provided for our
comfort during our session in their sanctuary, and we know our lives
have been enriched for having been the recipients of their Christian
hospitality.
Second, we wish to thank the ladies of the Church for the generous
and delicious meal which they so kindly provided for us. We are not
unmindful of the efforts which they expended to this end, and we do want
them to know we appreciate their thoughtfulness in our behalf.
Third, we would like to request the p.astor to convey our thanks to the
members of this church.
Respectfully submitted,
R. E. WATTS, Chairman
C. G. PEPPER
W. C. CORRELL
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Revision of Maoiual: A special committee was appointed to
revise the Manual of Presbytery and print^same after its adop-
tion by Presbytery. The committee is composed of the fol-
lowing members : Rev. J. G. Garth, Chairman, Rev. W. H.
Johnston, Rev. J. W. Stewart, Rev. R. H. Stone, and Ruling
Elder Rufus A. Grier.
Place of Next Meeting: The selection of the place of meet-
ing- for the next stated session of Presbytery was placed in the
hands of the Moderator and the Stated Clerk.
Manual Change: A proposal was submitted to change the
Manual by providing a clause to the effect, that ministers and
ruling elders attending Presbytery for the first time shall be
introduced to the Court. The matter was placed on the docket
for consideration at the spring meeting.
Ben T. Harrop: The Judicial Committee and the Stated
Clerk of the 162nd Stated Session of Presbytery were ap-
pointed a special committee to continue the effort to com-
municate with Ex-Chaplain Ben T. Harrop and to report to
the spring meeting of Presbytery.
Adoption of Minutes: The minutes of this session of Pres-
bytery were read and approved.
Adjournment: After the closing prayer, offered by the
Moderator, Presbytery adjourned to meet, April 18, 1944 at
10:00 A. M.
H. B. BLAKELY, Moderator
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO. Assistant Clerk
W. H. JOHNSTON. Stated Clerk
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Called Meeting of
Mecklenburg Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
March 27, 1944
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in special session in the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Ns C, at 11:30 A. M. and was
called to order by Rev. R. H. Stone, the last Moderator present.
The opening prayer was offered by Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
The Roll: The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers: W. A. Alexander, Robert F. Boyd, Wm. A. Brown, F. C.
Debele, Jr., J. G. Garth, J. C. Grier, J. W. Grier, J. L. Griggs, S. M.
Inman, C. H. Little, F. R^ McAlister, Charles G. McClure, Neill R. Mc-
Geachy, C. N. Morrison F. Qyde Pratt, W. B. Prince, Jr., Jno. R.
Rosebro, J. W. Stewart, Jr., R. H. Stone, W. G. Thomas, Paul P.
Thrower, Robert Turner, G. Dana Waters, E. V. Wiley, B. F. Yandell,
R. A. Young— 26.
Ruling Elders: C. A. Bland, Wadesboro ; W. E. Price, Caldwell
Memorial — 2.
The call for this meeting was read and found in order, and is
as follows :
Charlotte, N. C.
March 15, 1944
The Constitutional Requirements having been complied with the Pres-
bytery of Mecklenburg is hereby called to meet in the First Presby-
terian Church of Charlotte, on Monday, March 27. 1944 at 11 :30 A. M.
to transact the following business, if the way be clear:
1. To dissolve the pastoral relationship bjetween Rev. W. G. Thomas
and the Wadesboro Church.
2. To grant Mr. Thomas a letter of dismission to King's Mountain
Presbytery.
Yours in His service,
J. WALTON STEWART, JR.,
Stated Clerk
Rev. W. G. Thomas requested Presbytery to dissolve the
pastoral relationship existing between himself and the Wades-
boro Church and to grant him a letter of transfer to King's
Mountain Presbytery that he might accept the Pastorate of
the Mt. Holly Church. The Church, through its representative
Ruling Elder C. A. Bland, concurring, the request was granted,
the pastorate was dissolved as of March 31st, and Mr. Thomas
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Avas granted a letter of transfer to King's Mountain Presbytery.
On motion, the Stated Clerk was asked to write a letter to
King's Mountain Presbytery stating the esteem in which Mr.
Thomas is held by this Presb3^tery and our appreciation of the
work he has done here.
The minutes of this meeting were read and adopted, ana
Presbytery adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. H. Johnston.
R. H. STONE, Moderator
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Acting Clerk
T. W. STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
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The One Hundred Sixty-Fourth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg" met in its One Hundred Sixty-
fourth Stated Session in the Sharon Presbyterian Church, Char-
lotte, N. C, at 10.00 A. M., April 18, 1944. The Court was called
to order by the* Moderator, the Rev. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.,
and was constituted with prayer ]:)y the Rev. H. E. Carter.
The opening sermon was preached by the Moderator from the
ext, Luke 5 :37-38. The subject was "The Vitality of the
Christian Religion."
Communion: The Communion of the Lord's Supper was ad-
ministered by the Rev. W. H. Frazer and the Rev. J. R. Rosebro,
assisted by the following Ruling Elders: J. W. Kiser, St. Paul;
E. V. Kerns, Hopewell ; E. G. Cochrane, Selwyn Avenue ; E. P.
Nisbet, Charlotte Second; J. I. Hutchison, Williams Memorial;
Milo Pierce, Caldwell; Henry Kirkpatrick, Sharon; H. F.
Porter, Wilmore.
History of The Sharon Church: The History of the Sharon
Church was read by Mrs. Synthia Elliott DeArmon. It was
adopted as is as follows :
HISTORY OF SHARON CHURCH 1829 - 1944
The facts used in the following history were taken largely from a his-
torical sketch wrtten by Mrs. Cynthia Kirkpatrick Brown. The history
was presented by Mrs. Brown at the Centennial Celebration of Sharon
Church which was held the first Sunday of October. 1931.
During the year 1829 the people of the Sharon Community began to
feel an urgent need for .a Presbyterian Church in the immediate locality.
'The people were chiefly from Providence Church, but in 1829 Sharon was
considered quite remote from Providence.
Notice was circulated in the neighborhood, and the first meeting of
the people to consider the problem of building a Presbyterian Church in
the Sharon Community was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick
on January 30, 1830. The Rev. Samuel Williamson, who attended the
meeting, preached a sermon before the business meeting was held. At
this first meeting the people present unanimously agreed that the neigh-
borhood should have a church convenient to them. The time of the next
meeting was set for February 11, 1830, at which time a suitable location
for the building was to be chosen.
February 11, 1830, the people held their second meeting, at which time
a location for the church building was selected. It was the same as the
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location of the present church building. Following the selection of the
building site, agents were appointed to take subscriptions for building
a house of worship for a Presbyterian Congregation.
Later the agents having obtained subscriptions sufficient for the
undertaking, the congregation appointed a building committee who made
a contract for the house of worship on the first day of March, 183L
In April, 1831 the congregation petitioned Concord Presbytery for
leave to have a Presbyterian Church regularly organized by the name of
Sharon Church. This petition was granted.
Sharon Church having been completed, the seats were installed
October 22, 1831, and Sharon Congregation, uniting with Providence
Congregation, obtained one-third of the ministerial services of Rev.
Samuel Williams on, the pastor of Providence Church, and promising a
salary of two hundred dollars per annum.
The records concerning the bulding of the present church building
are rather vague. The only facts available are as follows : August 12, 1888
a congregational meeting was held to consider the subject of erecting
a new church building. October 21, 1888 "A meeting of the congregation
was appointed for next Saturday at nine o'clock for the purpose of
further considering the matter of building a new church.'' August 17, 1889
the session instructed the deacons not to transfer property in the old
church building to the new building. August 15. 1891 Dedicatory
Resolutions prepared by the session "expressing gratitude to Mr. Sam
Alexander and others for help extended our new church enterprise", were
adopted by the congregation There is no record of a Dedicatory Service.
During World War I twenty-one sons of Sharon Church served in the
armed forces. After the Armistice was signed, and we believed that
we had gained the Peace, Rev. C. H. Little and the congregation desired
to set up a memorial to our members who have gone to war. The result of
this desire was a scholarship fund of fifteen hundred dollars placed at
Davidson College, and known as the Pressly Brown Memorial Fund.
It is so called because Dr. Pressley Brown M. D. was the only one of
the sons of Sharon Church to lose his life while engaged in active service
during World War I.
*
April 18, 1944 Sharon Church has fifty-six boys and two girls who
serve under the Flag of the United States of America.
A part of the following concerning our new Educational Building was
written by Miss Maude Rea, and read by her at the Dedication Service
October 17, 1943.
Great oaks from small acorns grow — and that is the way our Educa-
tion Building became a reality. During tlie year 1925 Rev. C. H. Little
endeavored to inspire his congregation to set about building an addition
to the church. This addition to be used as an Education Building.
The Junior Christian Endeavor Group, under the leadership of Miss
Maude Rea, was the first to become interested. This group of young
people set aside a fund of eleven dollars to be used to erect such a build-
ing. The following boys and girls contributed: Albert and Carl Bolick,
Lillian, Gertrude and James Phillips, Kirk and R'eid Brown, Loraine
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and James Caldwell, Lillian Faires, Anne Dee Sullivan. Rankin Harkey,
Louzon Black, Leo Dardine, Esther Bolick, Blandina and Eli McElhaney,
Helen Jamison, Martha and Sarah Stewart, Franklin Black, Charles
and Anderson Little, Isabel and Cynthia Bolick and A. J. Blanchard, Jr.
Of this Junior Group Charles H. Little, Jr., paid the first dollar. This
was during the year 1925. Charles H. Little, III paid the last dollar
before the books were closed in October 1943.
Later the adult congregation became interested, and a building com-
mittee was appointed, T. K. Rea. Chairman, W. F. Black, E. 'R. Harkey,
W. O. Sullivan, H. Q. Kirkpatrick and H, B. Hunter, Treasurer. They
held ther first meeting April 5, 1938; thirty-nine meetings were held be-
tween this date and October, 1941.
The committee began raising funds, first by placing a dime bank in
each Sunday School class. Next by soliciting subscriptions from mem-
bers and friends of the church, February 26, 1939 they were ready to
make a report, of progress made, to the officers of the church. The
report was accepted and the committee was authorized by the officers to
begin construction of the Education Building.
February 28, 1939, the ground war first broken by T. F. Black, the
Sunday School Superintendent; and the building was completed in Octo-
ber, 1941. Payments on the Educational Building were completed and the
Dedication Service was held October 17. 1943.
The following sons of Sharon Church have served as ministers of
the gospel :
Rev. John Cannon D. D. (Deceased)
Rev, Bob Lee Brown (Deceased)
Rev. C. C. Brown (Deceased)
Rev, Wilber Nicholson
Rev. Lunsford Reid
'Rev, Clayton Alexander
Rev, Eugene Alexander (Lt, Col. United States Army Chaplain
World War II)
Rev. Walter Garrison D. D. (Deceased)
Rev, Oscar Sample
Rev. John Yandell
As an outgrowth of Sharon Church there stands today Amity Church
which is growing continually. There were two other outgrowths — Carmel
Church and Mary O. Graham Chapel. However, both of these have been
disbanded and their membership has been absorbed into neighboring
churches.
The following have served as pastors of Sharon Church :
Rev. Samuel Williamson 1831-1840
Rev, Cyrus Johnston 1840-1845
Rev. R. H. Lafferty 1846-1847
Rev, R. E. Sherrill supplied with Rev, Mr, Lafferty
Rev, Samuel Caldwell Pharr 1848-1855
Rev, James Walker (Supply) 1855-1856
Rev, Jethro Rumple D, D, 1856-1860
Rev, R, Z, Johnston 1861-1872
Rev. W, A, McDonald (Supply) 1873
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Rev. W. H. Davis 1874-1878
Rev. W. B. Arrowood (Supply 2 months) 1878
Rev. D. B. Robinson (S'upply) 1882-1883
Rev. G. D. Parks (Supply) 1884-1890
Rev. J. W. Slier (Supply) 1890
Rev. W. B. Arrowood (Supply) 1890-1892
Rev. E. L. Siler (Supply) 1893
Rev. S. W. Newell (Supply) 1894-1896
Rev. Joseph Cochard (Supply) 1896-1897
Rev. G. T. Thompson 1897-1903
Rev. W. H. Davis (2nd Call) 1903-1906
Rev. Alexander Martin (Supply) 1907
Rev. J. M. Harris 1907-1909
Rev. A. J. Crane (Supply) 1910
Rev. H. E. Gurney 1911-1912
Rev. C. H. Little 1913-Present
Memorial — A memorial to Rev. A. Julian Warner was pre-
sented orally by Rev. C. M. Boyd. Dr. Boyd and the Rev. N.
R. McGeachy were appointed to complete the memorial and put
it in writing-. Pending the adoption of this memorial Presby-
tery observed a season of prayer on behalf of the bereaved
family. The prayer was led by the Rev. N. R. McGeachy. The
memorial was adopted by a rising vote, and is as follows :
ARCHIE JULIAN WARNER
The Reverend Archie Julian Warner was born in Atlanta, Georgia,
on October 17, 1899, the son of Archie Brayton W-arner and Ada EHzabeth
Argo Warner. He attended Tech Pligh School in Atlanta and spent one
year in study at Davidson College In 1921 he transferred to Emory
University and graduated in 1924 with the degree of Bachelor of Philoso-
phy. Receiving a definite call to enter the gospel ministry, Julian enrolled
as a student at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia from which in-
stitution he received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity in the spring
of 1927.
In July, 1927, Julian Warner was licensed and ordained by Atlanta
Presbytery and installed as pastor of the Jackson and Fellt>wship Churches
in Atlanta Presbytery. He also served as stated supply of the Friendship
Church from 1927 until 1930, when he became pastor of the Barnsville, Ga.
Church. In 1932 he resigned the pastorate of the Jackson, Fellowship
and Barnesville Churches and became pastor of the church at Thomas-
ton, Georgia, where he served until 1933. at which time Mr. Warner re-
moved to the Capitol View Church in Atlanta, Georgia. After a pastorate
of seven years the Tenth Avenue Church of Charlotte called him as their
pastor, and in 1940 he began his work in that church and in Mecklenburg
Presbytery. In October, 1943, he became ill and was called to his eternal
reward on Saturday, March 18, 1944.
Mr. Warner was first married to Miss Mary Lou Watts on September
'4, 1924. She died on December 13, 1932. On June 25, 1934 he married
Miss Grace Caswell of R'oopville, Georgia, who survives him. In addi-
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tion to his wife he is survived by a son, Ronald and a daughter, Rebecca,
his mother, Mrs. Ada Argo Warner, two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Jensen and
Mrs. W. L. Byrd, and two brothers, Arthur and H. M. Warner.
JuHan was a faithful preacher of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
•Jie was always ready to use every opportunity that came his way to
tell others of his Saviour who had done so much for him and who
meant so much to him. His particular gift seemed to be that of pastor.
He was always visiting in the homes not onl}^ of his members but through-
out the whole community, especially where there was any particular need
or crisis. The author of this Memorial had the privilege of serving
the Jackson group of churches the year after Julian left and he found
the people devoted to their former pastor, because he had so intimately
shared with them in their hopes and fears, joys and sorrows because he
had brought them comfort and blessing through his bringing to them
the Christ.
The majority of the last six months of Mr. Warner's life was spent
in the hospital and here, as elsewhere, the genuineness of his faith
and the radiance of his knowledge of his Lord made themselves felt.
Nurses, doctors, employees of every station bear testimony to the bless-
ings his stay amongst them brought and to the quickening to their faith
his faith gave.
He was not only faithful in his preaching and pastoral work, but
he was also a loyal and able Presbyter. His loyalty was shown in his
regular attendance upon the Church Courts and his diligent labors upon
the various Committees to which he was assigned. The esteem in which
his brethren held him is shown in his being elected Stated Clerk, but
he was never permitted to fill this office because of his failing health.
Funeral services for Mr. Warner were conducted at the Tenth Ave.
Church on Sunday. March 19, by Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., assisted by
*R'ev. J. A. Brawley of the Glenwood A, R, P. Church and Rev. W. M.
Boyce of the First A, R, P, Church; and the interment was in Greenwood
Cemetery, Atlanta,' Georgia, the services there being conducted by the
Rev. Harold C, Smith and Rev, Stuart R, Oglesby,
The Tenth Ave. Church, Mecklenburg Presbytery, his host of friends,
and his beloved family has sustained a great loss but our brother knows
infinite gain, being in the presence of the Saviour, whom he loved and
served so faithfully.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servent enter thou into
the joy of thy Lord."
Roll — The following" were present and were enrolled or
were enrolled during the meeting of Presbytery :
Ministers— J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J, G. Garth, J. W. Stork, J. M.
Walker. W. H. Frazer, Q, N, Huneycutt, T, F, Huneycutt, W. H. John-
ston, B. F. Yandell, J. C. Grier, A. T. Taylor, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B.
Neill. M, R. Gibson, C, D. Whiteley, R, A. Young, C. M. Boyd,
J. S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, L. T. Gill ' W. 1. Howell, Jr :,
D, K. Snyder, W. C. Smith, C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith, H. B . Blakely,
W, R. Buhler, Jn, R, Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlister, N. R.
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McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E, Watts. J. Walton Stewart Jr., Wm. A.
Brown, W. A. Alexander, Paul P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes Rolston,
Robert F. Boyd, Robert Turner, G. Dana Waters, F. C. Debele, Jr., C. G.
McClure, Geo. F. Houck, H. E. Carter. F. C. Pratt.— 50.
Ruling Elders — A. L. Collins, Altan ; Ross Reid, Amay James; B. F.
Carter Jr., Badin ; L D. Crowell, Bethlehem; W. J. Koney, Biscoe;
M. A. Pearce, Caldwell Memorial; C. F. McPherson, Camp Greene;
J. A. McDonald, Candor; C. B. Choat, Central Steele Creek; Robt.
Glasgow Jr., Charlotte First; Everett P. Nisbet, Charlotte Second;
W. W. Kiser. Commonwealth; W. D. McClure, Cooks Memorial; J. H
McRae, Ellerbe ; J. E. McLauchlin, Hamlet; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell;
L. S. Bingham, Huntersville ; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail; C. W. Allred,
Macedonia; B. W. Alexander, Mallard Creek; J. C. Dean, Marshville;
G. C. Alexander, Matthews ; A, M. Cathey, AlcGee ; W. A. Henderson,
Monroe First; I. L. Wall, Morven ; R. L. Martin, Mt. Gilead; L. A.
Marshall, Mulberry; J. W. Thompson, Jr., Myers Park. J. H. Stewart,
Nevin; B. B. Young, North Charlotte. F. A. Wentz, Norwood; W. D.
Vandenburgh, Pageland; R. W. Summerville, Paw Creek; W. M. Junker,
Phildelphia; W. A. Rogers, Pineville ; M. J. Dean, Plaza; P. P. Patterson,
Providence ; J. R. Currence, Pleasant Hill ; J. W. Craig, Jr., St. Andrews ;
,Nat. C. White, St. Paul ; E. G. Cochran, Selwyn Ave. ; W. F. Baker, Sharon ;
Page Price, Siler ; James R. Perry, Six Mile Creek; Rufus Grier, Steele
Creek ; Fred L. Gibbon, Sugaw Creek ; O. L. Efird. Tabernacle ; E. L.
Wingate, Thomasboro; S. S. Safirt, Troy; J. V. Mullis, Unionville ;
C. A. Bland, Wadesboro ; A. B. Norwood, Walkersville ; R. J. Belk,
Waxhaw; R. L. Smith, West Ave.; P. S. Gilchrist, Westminster; J. L
Hutchison, Williams Memorial; H. F. Porter, Wilmore. — 59,
Visiting Brethren — The following- were introduced to Pres-
bytery and invited to sit as visiting brethren. Rev. W. H.
Goodman, Concord Presbytery ; Rev. Jonas Barclay, Orange
Presbytery; Rev. Coyte Hunter, Kings Mountain Presbytery;
Chaplain (Capt.) George M. Picard, Fayetteville Presbytery.
New Elders — Ruling Elders in attendance upon Presbytery
for the first time were introduced.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. R. E. Watts, who was
nominated at the last stated session, was unanimously elected
to serve as moderator of this meeting.
Report of Committee on Arrangements — The Rev. C, H.
Little presented the following report of the Committee on Ar-
ragements which was adopted :
Presbytery will convene at 10:00 A. M., take recess at 12:30 P. M., re-
convene at 2:00 P. M., set as the first order of the morning, a Report
on Queens College ; as the first order follov^ing lunch the nomination
of the Moderator, the second order the consideration of the Home Mission
Committe Report and the Popular Meeting on Home Missions, the
third order the report of the Committee on Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief, for other business follow the docket as outlined by
the Stated Clerk, and adjourn at will.
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PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
One Hundred Sixty-fourth Stated Session
Sharon Church
Tuesday, April 18, 1944—10:00 A. M.
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. Hunter B. Blakely, D. D., Retiring Moderator
2. The Communion of the Lord's Supper v
3. History of Sharon Church — Rev. C. H. Little
4. Memorial to Rev. A. Julian Warner
5. Enrollment, Members of Presbytery and Visiting Brethren
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. R. E. Watts. Nominee
7. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. C. H Little
8. Appointment of Standing Committees
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Judicial Business
(3) Minutes of Synod
(4) Sessional Records (Chrmn. for Comm. of The Whole)
(5) Resolutions
9. Communications
10. Queens College — Dr. Blakely
n. Reception of Ministers and Candidates
12. Reports of Permanent Committees and Commissions
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, D. D.
(2) Women's Work— Rev. J. M. Walker, D. D.
(3) Advisory to General Sec'y — Dr. Redhead
13. Report of Executive Committee
(1) Presbytery's Home Missions — Rev. Neill R. McGeachy
14. Reports of Special Committees
(1) Defense Service Council — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, D. D.
(2) Revision of the Manual — Rev. J. G. Garth, D. D.
15. Reports of Standing Committees (See 8, above)
16. Popular Meeting on Home Missions — Rev. N. R. McGeachy
17. Reports of Treasurers and Trustees
18. Unfinished Business
19. New Business
20. Place of Next Meeting
21. Nomination of Moderator
22. Reading and Adoption of Minutes
23. Adjournment
Changing^ Terms of Call — The following- requests to change
terms of the call with reference to pastor's salaries were re-
ceived :
Selwyn Ave. from $2700 to $3000; Monroe First from $2700 to $3000;
Hamlet from $2400 to $2700; Westminster from $3000 to $3300; Caldwell
Memorial from $4000 to $4200; Thomasboro from $2400 to $3000; St. Paul
from $2100 to $2400; Commonwealth from $360 to $600; Hunters villa
from $1500 to $2000; Wilmore from $2000 to $2300; Nevin from $1200
to $1300; West Ave. from $2400 to $3000. These requests were granted
as of April 1, 1944.
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Minister Dismissed — At his own request the Rev. T. B.
Anderson was granted a certificate of dismission to Congaree
Presbytery.
Excuse For Absence — Rev. S. M. Inman was excused from
attendance upon this meeting of Presbytery.
Communicatians — A letter from Rev. A. A. Walker con-
cerning his activities was received as information.
Rev. W. A. Nicholson was granted permission to labor out-
side the bounds of Presbytery until the Fall Meeting.
Several Communications were referred to the appropriate
committees.
Dissolution of Pastorate — Rev. A. H. Key requested Pres-
bytery to dissolve the pastoral relation existing between him-
self and the Tabernacle Church, the Church concurring in the
request. The request was granted and the pastoral relation
dissolved effective immediately.
Hour For Recess Chani^ed' — The hour of recess for lunch
was changed from 12 :30 to 1 :00 P. M.
Special Ordfer — The review of Sessional Records was set
to follow the first order of the morning.
Standing^ Committees — ^The Moderator announced the ap-
pointment of Standing Committees as follows :
1. Bill's and Overtures— H. B. Blakely. F. R. McAlister, M. B. Prince,
Jr., E. L. Wingate.
2. Judicial Business— W. I. Howell, Jr., A. T. Taylor, R. A. Young-,
G, Dana Waters, M. J. Dean.
3. Minutes of Synod — C. N. Morrison, A. H. Key, 'D. K. Snyder,
B. F. Yandell, P. S. Gilchrist.
4. Sessional Records — Paul P. Thrower. J. L. Griggs.
5. Resolutions — F. C. Debele, Jr., F. C. Pratt, R. A. Grier.
Queens College — Rev. H. B. Blakely, President of Queens
College, presented a report dealing with a change in the Charter
of the College. He presented the following recommendations
which were adopted :
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Queens College, Incorporated
adopted a resolution at their January 25, 1944 meeting finding it advisable
that the corporation's charter be rewritten and that the following be
adopted as its new charter: (copy of new charter attached.),
AND WHEREAS, the said Board further resolved that this proposal
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to amend the charter be submitted to the Mecklenburg, Kings Mountain,
and Granville Presbyteries,
AND WHEREAS, this Presbytery finds that the best interests of
the College and the Presbytery will be served if the said amended
charter is adopted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mecklenburg
Presbytery approves the new charter for Queens College, Incorporated,
that has been proposed, and respectfully requests that the Synod of North
Carolina go on record as being willing to assume the duties imposed
upon it by the same.
The Committee of the Whole — Presbytery resolved itself
into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of examining-
the Sessional Records under the leadership of Chairman Paul
P. Thrower.
Recess — The Committee of the Whole rose, and the Pres-
bytery took Recess until 2:00 P. M., following prayer by the
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt.
• AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytern reconvened at 2:00 P. M- and was led in prayer
by the Rev. C. G. McClure.
Nomination of Moderator — As the first order following"
lunch, Presbytery proceeded to the nomination of the Modera-
tor for the next Stated Meeting. The Rev. W- T. Smith was
nominated.
Home Missions Commitee — The Executive Committee on
Home Missions presented its report as the second order. The
report was received and its recommendations considered seria-
tum. Recommendations One and Two were recommitted for
further study. Recommendations Three and Four were adopt-
ed. The appropriation for the Morgan M^rnorial Church
was changed from $300 to $600- The report as a whole was
.adopted as amended and Presbytery was led in prayer for its
Home Mission Work by the Rev. R. A. Young. The report
as adopted is as follows :
Your Executive Committee of Home Mission respectfully submits
the following report of our work during the past year. We are rejoicing
that under God's blessing we have many items of progress to report,
but we are also conscious that there have been many doors of opportunity
opened to us which we could not and did not enter.
Beginning in the Charlotte area we would report first on the work
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at Fairview Homes (the Housing Project for Negroes). Since our last
report we have installed Rev. Haley Ellis Carter as pastor of the Amay
James Church and he has begun his work at the housing project. A
Sunday School is being conducted each Sunday and during the week
a woodworking shop is being conducted for the benefit of the boys of
the project and surrounding area. This shop is helping to solve the
problem of juvenile delinquency and is giving Mr. Carter an approach
to the younger members of the community that should prove invaluable.
The Men's Club of the Myers Park Presbyterian Church has adopted
the work at the Fairview Homes as their project and has raised suffi-
cient funds to assure the erection of the first unit here as soon as per-
mission is forthcoming from the War Production Board in Washington.
A new NegrO' Sunday School on Shumann Avenue, off York Road, has
been organized by Mrs. Amy James.
At Piedmont Courts the work under Miss Kathryn Hunt continues
to go forward — Large Sunday School every Sunday with an enrollment
of 279, a vested choir, nursery (in cc»njunction with Project Adminis-
tration)— but here as at Fairview Homes the great need is an adequate
building. As many of you doubtless know, we have secured a lot ad-
joining the Piedmont Courts and the Home Mission Committee has set
aside this project as the next undertaking of the Committee.
We have been given the State Street Chapel and hav? arranged for
its continuance under the supervision of St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church.
The work at South Park Chapel is progressing well — Sunday School
is held every Sunday and preaching each Sunday morning. The chapel
needs a full time pastor and would very quickly become self-supporting.
The women are eager to organize an Auxiliary.
The Chapel on Avondale has been covered. This building was made
possible through the generosity of Mr. Belk who gave the lot and pur-
chased an old school building in South Carolina which has been used
in the construction of the Chapel. The Home Mission Emergency
Fund has given $500.00 for this work.
The title deeds for the lot on Magnolia Ave. on McDonald Heights
have been cleared and the Men's Club of the Second Presbyterian
Church has adopted this work for the year. Funds are available for the
construction of the chapel and we await permission from Washington
to begin building.
The Unity Chapel jointly sponsored by the Wadesboro Church and
the Home Mission Committee has been dedicated. The Home Mission
Committee gave $225.00 toward this building and some lumber.
An outpost Sunday School has been organized after a survey by
Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt in the Mint Hill community. This work is now
being sponsored by the Philadelphia Church.
Since our last report the Selwyn Ave. Presbyterian Church has
gone entirely on self-support — last year Robinson, this year Selwyn
Avenue. Our hope and plan is that more churches each year will reach
this goal.
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Last summer the Vacation Fund was inaugurated and proved a great
success. Fourteen of our workers spent from a week to ten days in
Montreat as guests of the Committee and this has proved to be a
challenge to the whole Assembly.
Perhaps it will be well to incorporate some results of the Home
Mission Emergency Fund in this report. The first year the funds were
used in employing a worker in the defense areas. At Stonewall Jack-
son Homes at Morris Field a flourishing Sunday School was begun
and is continuing The lot at Piedmont Courts was secured with the
remainder of the funds. This year $500.00 was given us to be used in
Avondale Chapel. This is in a community where there can soon be a
full-time church.
Our Committee is happy to report that every request for aid that
has come before us this year has been granted.
Our gratitude is expressed to the Religious Education Committee
for the continued support of the work at Piedmont Courts and in the
sending of the Mecklenburg Presbyterian into every home in our church.
The Church and Manse Building Fund continues to grow -and this
vear we received $2,800.00 and several new members. Auxiliaries have
contributed their funds over their budgets as follows :
Paw Creek
$10.00
Indian Trail
$10.00
Mulberry
$10 00
Cook's Mem'l
5.00
Charlotte 1st
50.00
Hamlet
5.00
Brainerd
2.50
Huntersville
22.00
Thomasboro
25.00
Roberdell
7.00
Troy
10.00
C Steele Ck.
10.00
M-arshville
5.00
Locust
. 1.00
Mark's Creek
5.00
Steele Creek
25
Myers Park
25.00
Sugaw Creek
75.00
Hopewell
32.00
Ramah
5.00
St. Paul
5.00
Monroe First
50.00
Sharon
5.00
Morven
25.00
Waxhaw
5.00
St. Andrews
10.00
Commonwealth
5.00
Philadelphia
6.07
Pineville
5.00
Providence
5.00
Our Sub-Committee on Enlistment of Men is seeking the right men
to fill our vacant fields. Dr. Walter Walsh is accepting the work in
the Morven group and Mr. R. L. McBath the Ellerbe field.
We offer the following recommendations :
1. Lee Park and Benton Heights (grouped)
2. Alton-Bethany (grouped)
3. Unionville and Stephenson (grouped)
4. Appropriations as follows :
FieM
Amay James — Fairview
Altan — Bethany
Benton Heights — Lee Park
Commonwealth
Bethlehem
Ellerbe
Indian Trail
Locust
Morgan Memorial
Salary
M. A. F.
$1200.00
$81.00
600.00
48.00
1400.00
105.00
720.00'
54.00
' 800.00
60.00
875.00
65.63
800.00
60.00
lOOOlOO
75.00
600.00
22.50
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Morven
Marston
Marshville
North Charlotte
Roberdell
Pageland
Piedmont Courts
Six Mile Creek
Troy
Unionville-Stephenson
Walkersville
Edgar Goodwin (Shuman Ave.)
Book Fund
For art slides
Contingent Fund
City Extension
Ellerbe Indebtedness
Building and Loan (Newell)
Monroe First
Grand Total
800.00
60.00
800.00
60.00
780.00
58.50
1000.00
75.00
800.00
60.00
900.00
67.50
900.00
175.00
13.12
900.00
67.50
600.00
48.00
480.00
120.00
100.00
V
50.00
- 500.00
2400.00
180.00
165.00
99.00
600.00
$20,264.00
$1328.00
$21,592.00
Respectfully submitted,
Neill R. McGeachy, Chairman
FINANCIAL REPORT OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY'S
HOME MISSION COMMITTEE
R. H. Stone, Treasurer
For the year ending April 11, 1944:
RECEIPTS:
Balance April 9, 1943 $6,807.69
Benevolent Account 22,713.79
Belk Brothers Company 791.67
W. H. Bel'k 3,150.00
Caldwell Memorial Church 1,100.00
Caldwell Memorial Men's Club 60.00
Charlotte Second Men's Club 10.75
W. P. Moore 325.00
J. M. Oldham 83.33
F. C. Pratt • 37.50
Home Mission Emergency 69.70
H. L. Reaves (Honorarium) 10.00
Commercial National Bank (Dividends) 22.00
Vacation Fund 397.98
Special for Piedmont Courts lot 61.01
Presbytery's Committee of Religious Ed, 487.50
Sale of materials 6.00
Total Receipts $36,733.92
$36,733.92
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DISBURSEMENTS:
For salaries, supplies, etc.
16,552.81
Victory and Withholding Taxes
188.18
M. A. F. dues
900.28
Lots for new churches
4,750.00
New buildings — Unity
$225.00
South Park
844.00
Avondale
329.53
Commonwealth
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Manse
683.00
Shop
49.11
2,130.64
Home Mission Emergency Campaign
46.24
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Books for Ministers
100.75
Ellerbe indebtedness
147.57
Newell B. & L.
180.00
Insurance
25.24
Administrative
300.00
Vacation Fund
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384.35
Paint and Repair — Unionville
$150.00
Siler
25.00
Locust
25.00
Salem
100.00 300.00
Marshville indebtedness
300.00
Tearing down and moving school
I bldg.
247.80
Tent
253.36
Other expenses
157.43
Total disbursements $27,134.38 27,134.38
Balance in Commercial National Bank $ 9,599.54
It has been my privilege to examine the books of Rev. R. H. Stone,
General Secretary of Mecklenburg Prsbytery, for the church year 1943-44,
as follows :
Presbytery's Home Mission Committee
Presbytery's Benevolence Account
Presbytery's Church and Manse Building Fund
Presbytery's Offce
I have found these four accounts accurately and neatly handled ; in
perfect balance, and in balance with the bank ; with all salary and bene-
volence-cause checks issued on date due.
Respectfully submitted
SADIE GR'IER GARTH
Popular Meeting on Home Missions — In the Popular
Meeting- on Hom,e Missions, Rev. N. R. McGeachy, Chairman
of Presbytery's Home Missions Committee, addressed the Pres-
bytery on this subject.
Manual Revision Delayed^-The report of the Special Com-
mittee on Revising- the Manual was docketed for the next Stated
Meeting.
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Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief —
The permanent Committee on Christian Education and Minis-
terial Relief, as the third order, presented its report which was
read and, with its recommendations, adopted. This report is
as follows :
The Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief
recommends that the following applications for relief be approved and
sent to the General Assembly's Committee on Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief. The amounts are given on a yearly basis.
Mrs. Isabel Sterrett Anderson $240.00
Mrs. Mary Alice Malloy Berryhill 240.00
Mrs. Reilman Sanders Caldwell 240.00
Mrs. Elinor Smith Caligan 240.00
Rev. William B. Steele Chandler 480.00
Mrs. Alice Walker Cochran 240.00
Rev. William C. Foster 480:00
Mrs. Mary Eleanor (Bills) Porter Gurney 240.00
Miss Elise Hardin 144.00
Mrs. Mary Torrance Moore 240.00
Rev. Morris Elmore Peabody 420.00
Mrs. Al,ay J. D. Wyly Query 180.00
Mrs. Lillian Blanche Buford Underwood 240.00
We recommend that Presbytery certify to the continuing need
of Rev. Robert James Mcllwaine who is honorably retired.
We recommend that a certificate of dismissal to the Presbytery
of Charleston be granted to candidate E. H. Overcash.
We wish to report that there is at present a balance of $853,83 in
the Alexander fund. A gift of $45.00' has been made from this fund
to candidate Edgar Goodwin. The books of this fund have been audited
by Rev. R. H. Stone and found in order. Date April 14, 1944.
Candidates Oren Moore Jr., and Robert L. McBath were presented
to Presbytery for licensure. Candidate Carl G. Howie was presented
for Ordination.
HOLMES ROLSTON.. Chrmn.
Candidates Received — R. L. McBath, a candidate for the
ministry, was received by letter of transfer from East Hanover
Presbytery.
Candidates Examined for Licensure — Candidates Oren
Moore Jr., Carl G. Howie, and R. L. McBath applied for licen-
sure. The examination on Experimental Religion was con-
ducted by the Moderator and sustained as satisfactory part of
trial. Academic and Seminary diplomas were accepted in lieu
of the examinations in Academic Studies and the Original
Languages. The usual examinations in Theology, English
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Bible, Church Government and the Sacraments were sus-
tained as satisfactory. The Thesis, Exerg-esis, and Popular
Lectures were accepted as satisfactory on the recommendation
of the Committee on Christian Education. The sermons of
Candidates Moore. Howie, and McBath were set for hearing"
during- the evening" session.
Minister Received — ^The Rev. Jonas Barclay presented a
certificate of membership and transfer from Orang-e Presbytery
and applied for admission into the membership of this Presby-
tery. After the usual examinations which were sustained as
satisfactory, he was enrolled as a member of Mecklenburg-
Presbytery upon sig^ning the obligations required of its mem-
bers by the Presbytery.
Hour for Recess Set — 6:00 P. M. was set as the hour for
supper.
Committee on Women's Work — The Permanent Committee
on Women's Work made a verbal report through its chairman
the Rev. J. M. Walker. As a part of the report Mrs. W. E.
Meares, President of Mecklenburg Presbyterial, was listened
to with interst. The Moderator and the Chairman of the Com-
mittee were appointed to represent the Presbytery at the
Presbyterial Meeting in Albemarle on May third and to bear
its greetings.
Presbytery's Expense Fund Remitted — The Newell Church
was relieved of its arrearage on Presbytery's Expense Fund upon
payment of assessments for the past three years.
Synod's Moderator Recognized — Ruling Elder W. E. Price,
Moderator of the Synod of North Carolina, was recognized.
Advisory Committee — Ruling Elder W. E. Price presented
the report of the Permanent Committee, Advisory to the Gen-
eral Secretary. This report was adopted and is as follows :
The office of the General Secretary of Mecklenburg Presbytery is
now beginning its fourth year and it is the purpose of this report to in-
form the Presbytery of its work for the past year.
During the year we added to our permanent equipment. Doubtless
it can be said that ours is the best equipped Presbytery's Office in the
General Assembly. We have two rooms at 116 West Third St. In
addition to the usual office fixtures we have a power driven grapho-
type, an electrically operated Addressograph, two large metal cabinets
containing more than seven thousand addresses, a mimeograph, and a
metal cabinet stand together with a mimeograph.
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A Business Office
We would call your attention to the fact that your office is a business
office. Four bank accounts handled more than $111,000.00. In the
set-up we can receive and disburse any benevolent money that the
churches give. The first of each month remittance in full is made to
each of the regular thirteen benevolent causes and to any miscellaneous
causes.
Each year there is a growing appreciation for the facilities of the
office on the part of the churches.
Your office receives and sends out hundreds of checks. There are
forms to be filled out for the Collector of Internal Revenue and remit-
tance to be made to the Ministers' Annuity Fund for the Home Mission
Committee.
A Printing Office
There is a growing demand for your office as a printing establish-
ment. During the year many quires of stencils are used and thousands
of reproductions of letters and forms are made. That more than $100.00
was spent in postage is an index of the large volume of work that goes
from the office.
The Executive Committees of the Presbytery and the Presbyterial
Auxliary use the office to serve their needs in this sphere.
THE MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERIAN is now in its fourth
year of publication. The copy is prepared for a commercial printer and
the printing is all done in the office. There had to be a second printing
of the last issue as the original seven thousand was insufficient to go
to our constituency.
A Promotional Office
There are a number of causes of the church that are promoted through
the office. There has been a decided advance in the young people's work
since Miss Mary Jean McFadyen, President of the Young People of the
Presbytery, has become office secretary. She is in frequent contact
with members of her council and makes addresses at local Leagues.
A glance at the book of Benevolences will show that there has been
a marvelous increase in the frequency with which local treasurers remit
their funds. The Honor Roll of Treasurers (who remit each month) is
growing.
During the year a great deal of Presbyterian publicity goes out to
the secular and Church papers. Our own Presbytery's paper is now
reaching practically all of the homes within the Presbytery. It is a
great promotional quarterly.
Increasingly helpful to the workers are the Daily Vacation Bible
School Institutes. Under the direction of Mrs. E. G. Cochrane these are
being promoted by this office.
Your Advisory Committee feels that the office has had a share in
'promoting the number and quality of the Bible Schools that are held
during the vacation season. We now lead the Assembly in the number
of schools. This has not always been so. To our efficient secretary
must be given much credit.
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The cause of Evangelism is likewise promoted. During the year a
simultaneous evangelistic campaign was instituted in three of the churches
of the Roberdell group. The secretary has assisted two pastors in evan-
g,elistic meetings.
The whole cause of Sunday School and Church Extension is always
uppermost. Our Executive Committees are frequently committing some
work of this nature to the office personnel.
As an aid to this your office has been successfully promoting the
Church and Manse Building Fund. Last year it secured nearly $3,000!00
for new buildings. There is a fine interest in this and as soon as govern-
mental bans and restrictions are abolished there should be a great en-
largement of the subscribers and their help to our post-war program of
expansion.
A Counselling Office
A number of Nominating Committees seeking pastors have come to
your office for information and counsel. The secretary in every case
has been glad to give whatever assistance he could.
Some of the younger pastors have come with their problems to the
office seeking some light and guidance. In some cases helpful advice
was given.
Aliss McFadyen almost daily is in conference with some of the young
people or Adult Advisers. She is of tremendous help to them.
A Preaching and Speaking Service
Both the General Secretary and the office secretary are being used
every Sunday and frequently during the week. Mr. Stone carries a full
preaching load and is available for addresses at various meetings. Miss
McFadyen is called upon to lead and address Auxiliar}^ and Young Peo-
ple's groups.
Recommendations
Our recommendation for the year has to do with the operating bud-
get. We recommend that the budget for the year be $5,605.00 — appor-
tioned as follows :
General Secretary's salary $3,000.00
Car allowance 300.00
Office Secretary 1,500.00
Minister's Annuity 225.00
Office rent 180.00
Office expense 400.00
$5,605.00
We would call your attention to the fact that last year our budget
was $5,305.00. The total receipts were $6,183.58. The total disbursements
were $5,884.98. with a balance on hand of $298.60. As will be seen by a
glance at the Financial Report a portion of this was handled to accom-
modate other causes and does not represent the cost of the office. The
apparent excess of $48.00 in office expenses was reimbursed by agencies
for whom work was done. The office kept within its budget.
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Your Committee desires to express its appreciation and thanks to
the Presbytery for its fine spirit of cooperation and support during the
year passed. Your Committee also wants to express to our General
Secretary. Rev. R. H. Stone, and Miss Mary Jean McFadyen our sincere
appreciation for the fine spirit of helpfulness and cooperation which they
are so ready and willing to give to any and all ministers, churches, Com-
mittees, Auxiliaries, Young People's groups for the advancement of the
Kingdom.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
By W. E. Price, For the Chairman,
Dr. J.A.Redhead
Conumission an The Minister and His Work — The Commis-
sion on the Minister and His Work presented the following"
report which was admitted to the record :
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery, respectfully submits the following report :
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held twO'
meetings at which the following matters were considered and disposed of:
Rev. David Woodward was approved as temporary supply for Tenth
Avenue.
The name of Rev. Neil E. Truesdale, Pastor of Avondale Church,.
Atlanta, Ga., was approved for a call to Hopewell Church.
The name of Rev. Walter M. Walsh of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, was
approved for a call to the Morven Group of Churches.
The name of Rev. S. A. Ewart of Blackstock, S, C, was approved for
a call to the Locust and Oakboro Group of Churches.
The name of Rev. Mr. A. M. McGinnis of Albemarle was approved
for temporary supply work.
The Commission took cognizance of the fact that Bethel and Cor-
nelius Churches are without a pastor and it was ordered that these
churches be urged to take steps to secure a pastor.
The call of Ellerbe, Norman and Mt, Cartnel Churches to Mr. R. L.
McBath was approved and sent to Presbytery with recommendation that
it be placed in Mr. McBath's hands.
The call of Newell Church to Rev. F. Clyde Pratt was approved
' and sent to Presbytery with recommendation that it be placed in Mr.
Pratt's hands.
The call of Lilesville, Camden and Morven Churches to Rev. W. M.
Walsh, D. D., was approved and sent to Presbytery with recommendation
that it be placed in Dr. Walsh's hands.
Respectfully submitted,
R. H. STONE, For Chairman
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Commission Appointed — A call from the Newell Church
for the pastoral services of the Rev, F. C Pratt, having been
approved by the Commission on the Minister and His Work,
was placed in his hands and accepted by him. The following-
Commission was appointed to install Mr. Pratt as pastor of
the Newell Church :
Rev. Diana Waters to preside and propound the constitutional ques-
tions; 'Rev. Robt. F. Boyd to preach; Ruling Elder Vernon Patterson to
charge the Pastor; Ruling Elder Robt. Glasgow to charge the congrega-
tion; Rev. Fred C. Debele and Rev. B. F. Yandell to complete the Com-
mission.
Three ministers and one ruling elder were set as a quorum.
Presbytery's Evangelist — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt made a
verbal report as Evangelist of Presbytery.
Synod's Defence Service Council — The Special Committee
on the work of Synod's Defence Service Council made a report.
This report, with its recommendations was adopted, and is
as follows :
WORK OF THE DEFENSE SERVICE COUNCIL
With over 10,000,000 men and women in the Armed forces, the church
must do something for their spiritual welfare. With thousands of
members of the Southern Presbyterian Church in the Armed Forces,
the denomination must do all in its power to maintain the tie with them
and to minister to them in every way possible.
The Government supports Chaplains, whose duty it is to minister to the
religious needs of the men in the Armed Forces. Something over 230
now — more going in — Chaplains from the Southern Presbyterian Church
are in service. The denomination must provide the right sort of Qiap-
lains, keep in touch with them and help them in every way possible.
There are inter-denominational agencies such as the Federal Council of
Churches, a commission on Army and Navy Chaplains, The Service
Men's Christian League, that exist to bring the united forces of Protest-
antism into the ministry to the service men. The Southern Presbyterian
denomination should cooperate with these agencies and bear their pro-
portionate share of the expense.
Suitable literature must be written, published and made available for
Chaplains and the men and women in the forces. Churches must be
inspired, guided, and helped in ministering to their own men and women
in the service.
This whole effort by the Southern Presbyterian Church must be
planned, directed, and promoted.
ALL OF THESE FUNCTIONS ARE PE^RFORMED BY THE DE-
FENSE SERVICE COUNCIL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH
MAINTAINS AN OFFICE IN RICHMOND WITH A FULL TIME
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DIRECTOR, The Council itself is composed of Rev. B. "R. Lacy, D. D.,
Piesident of Union Theological Seminary as chairman, and one representa-
tive from each of the seventeen Synods of the church.
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Within the state of North Carolina there are between twenty-five
and thirty places where military personnel are stationed. .They vary
in size from Fort Bragg with the capacity for over 100,000 to small Coast
Guard units of about 100 or less.
In these camps it is primarily the duty of Chaplains to provide religious
services to the men and women inside the camps. It is the business of
the church primarily to do all that is possible to provide a religious
ministr}^ for them and for their families in the areas near the camps.
The church also has a large opportunity in helping the Chaplains in
North Carolina and in sugplemepting the work of the Chaplains in those
camps where there are no Chaplains or not sufficient number to provide
the service needed.
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According to the plan of the organization of this work there is,
in addition to the General Assembly's Council, a Council in each Synod
which carries on the work within that Synod. The Defense Council of
the Synod of North Carolina does the following things : first, provides
wherever it can for a religious ministry in the areas near the camps
within the state. In some of these areas, we have strong Presbyterian
Churches which are able to do this work without financial help from
the Council and some of them are doing it in a splendid way. In other
places, the Presbyterian Church is so small or perhaps non-existent, that
if this ministry is rendered at all, it must be done by the Synod, and in
other places, strong churches have such a heavy load to carry that they
must have help from the Synod. The Synod's Council employs workers
and extends financial aid to churches that need it in their work with
men and women in the Armed Forces. The Synod's Council is support-
ing or helping to support six ordained ministers who are engaged in
this work, and is also supporting or helping to support a considerable
number of Christian women who are doing a splendid work in different
places of the Synod.
The Synod's Council helps to support Service Centers of one kind
or another at New Bern, Goldsboro, Jacksonville, Carolina Beach,
Wrightsville Beach. Greensboro, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Southern Pines,
Aberdeen, Laurinburg, Monroe, Hamlet, Maxton. Elizabeth City and
Edenton.
It has provided and will continue to provide preaching service in a
number of areas where Chaplains could not serve and has helped the
Chaplains in many other ways. The Synod's Council has promoted the
effort of every church in the Synod to minister to its own men in the
service and has given help to churches in this respect where it is wanted.
The demand for this type of service is increasing and will continue
to increase as long as the men in the Armed Forces and thefr^ families
are in the camps of North Carolina.
Its value is indicated by this paragraph in a letter from a sailor to
■one of our pastors who is carrying on his work by the help of the
Council :
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"Comes now the time for me to thank you, and through you those
who make up your flock, for the way I was taken in and made to feel
that I belonged. You know the way of a sailor, while not always hard,
is beset on all sides by many alluring temptations. I hope that I would
have mastered these in any event, but you made it so easy. You have
cleared the way for me wherever I may go. You, and your people have
really made my life for me. If I possibly can, I'll pass on a bit of what
you gave me, and if I help anyone to be more like the man his mother
wants him to be, will that be repaying you ? I hope so."
That paragraph is from one of hundreds of letters and testimonials
which have been voluntarily given by the service men.
ALL FUNDS ARE TO BE SENT TO THE TREASURER OF THE
ASSEMBLY'S DEFENSE SERVICE COUNCIL MR. CHARLES M.
WATKINS, 410 ATLANTIC LIFE BUILDING, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
907^- OF THE RECEIPTS OF THIS SYNOD WILL BE RETURNED
TO THE SYNOD FOR THE WORK OF THE SYNOD'S COUNCIL.
10% WILL BE RETAINED FOR THE WORK OF THE ASSEMBLY'S
COUNCIL.
1. We recommend that Mecklenburg Presbytery's quota for 1944-1945
for the Defense Service Council be $7,500.00 and that the quotas for the
churches be the same as last year.
2. We further recommend that all churches within the Presbytery
not committed to take an offering for Alexander Home on Mother's
Day receive their offering on that day — May 14th, and that those churches
which are so committed take their offerings on the nearest Sunday that
is practical.
JAMES A. JONES, Chairman
Report of Treasurer of Benevolences — Presbytery's Treas-
urer of Benevolences submitted a report which was adopted
and is as follows :
FINANCIAL REPORT OF R. H. STONE, TREASURER OF BENEVO
LENCES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY FOR THE
YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 1944
Cause
Foreign Missions
Assembly's Home Missions
Home Mission Emergency
Christian Education and Min. Rel.
Religious Education ajid Publishing
Assembly's Training School
American Bible Society
Synod's Home Missions
Presbyterian Orphans' Home
Educ. Inst, and U. T. S.
Religious Education in Synod
Presbytery's Home Missions
Religious Education in Presbytery
Receipts
Disbursements
12,243.30
12,243.30
4,333.09
4,333.09
1,638.66
1,638.66
2,460.64
2,460.64
1,384.85
1,384.85
348.67
348.67
274.36
274.36
2,194.98
2,194.98
2,775.85
2,775.85
6,016.34
6,016.34
1,531.55
1,531.55
22,713.79
22,713.79
443.43
443.43
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Presbytery's Office
Committee on Evangelism
War Relief
Defense Service Council
American Mission to Lepers, Inc.
Meek. Pres. C. & M. B. Fund
Barium Gift Fund
W. H. Johnston, S. C.
5,215.53
5,215.53.
135.00
135.00
134.71
134.71
1,119.04
1,119.04
10.00
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62.70
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136.35.
136.35.
$65,182.84
$65,182.84
There was a charge by the Bank of $1.19 for exchanges, which was ab-
sorbed by the Presbytery's Office funds.
Minutes of Synod — The Standing Committee on Minutes
of Synod presented the following report which was adopted:
Your Committee on the Minutes of Synod submits the following
report :
We urge the brethren to read the reports of the various Committees,
of Synod, printed in the Appendix, but especially the report of the Com-
mittee on The Educational Program. The attention of Presbytery is.
called to the report of Synod's Committee on Records, paragraphs two.
and three.
Respectfully submitted,
C. N. MORRISON, Chairman
Recess for Supper — Recess was taken at 6:00 P. M. to re-
convene at 7:00 P. M.
EVENING SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 7:00 P. M. and was led in prayer
by the Rev. M. B. Prince.
Conunission Appointed^ — The Home Mission Committee
was constituted a Commission to dispose of the property of the
former Star Presbyterian Church. A quorum was set as the
quorum of the Committee.
Nominating Conunittee — The following report of the Nomi-
nating Cominttee was adopted :
We recommend that
1. Rev. G. Dana Waters take the place of Rev. W. G. Thomas (class of
1944) on the Committee of Religious Education.
2. That Rev. Robert Turner take the place of Rev. W. G. Thomas (class
of 1946) on the Home Mission Committee.
3. That Rev. Geo. Houck take the place of the late Rev. A. Julian.
Warner (class of 1945) on the Examining Committee, Language
section.
4. That Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr., take the palace of Rev. W. G. Thomas
(class of 1945) on Synod's Home Mission Committee and that Rev.
F. C. Debele, Jr.. be the Convenor of the Committee.
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5. That Dr. Oren Moore take the place of the late Rev. A. Julian Warner
on the Committee on Location and Relocation of Churches.
Respectfully submitted,
HOLMES ROLSTON. Chairman
Bills and Overures — The Standing- Committee on Bills and
Overtures reported that nothing- had come into their hands.
Judicial Committee — The Standing Committee on Judicial
Business reported that nothing had come into their hands.
Sessional Records — The Standing Committee on Sessional
Records submitted the following report which was adopted :
The Sessional Records placed in the hands of the committee have
been examined and approved with the following exceptions :
No records were presented by the following Churches : Bethel, Beth-
lehem, Beulah, Camden, Cameronian, Community, Cornelius, Hawley,
Memorial, Lilesville. Locust, Morgan Memorial, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Gilead,
Rehoboth, Stanfield, Stephenson, Turner, and Wadesboro.
No record of the Session's representative to Presbytery making a
report of his attendance at that Court, or being elected to attend : Cook's
Memorial, Amay James, Marshvilie, Indian Trail. Sugaw Creek, Monroe
1st, Mallard Creek, McGee.
No record of the report of attendance of representatives at Synod :
Cook's Memorial, Amay James, Marshvilie, Rourk, Waxhaw.
Churches not having at least a quarterly meeting were: Benton
Heights. Unionville, Macedonia, Bethany, Lee Park.
Minutes of session showing no approval of that body : Marshvilie,
Some meetings not opened or closed with prayer in the following
sessions : Amay James, Allan, West Avenue, Pleasant Hill.
Records too general, not specific : McGee, Pleasant Hill, Ramah.
Churches not recording the annual statistical report : Six Mile
Creek, Selwyn Avenue, Benton Heights. Ellerbe, Unionville, Nevin.
Churches not showing approval of statistical reports : Hamlet First.
Sessional Records not signed: Benton Heights, Sil'er.
No record of examination of Deacon's Books : Marshvilie.
Place or time of meeting not recording: North Charlotte, Nevin and
Ramah.
No record of Session calling a Congregational Meeting which was
held : Nevin, Sugaw Creek.
No name on outside of record book: Bethany, Monroe 1st, and
Pleasant Hill.
No record of approval of minutes : Hopewell, Ramah.
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Recommendatioiis :
1. That the Ministers of Presbytery take the time with their sessions
to review and, if necessary, make explanation of the "Regulations For
Church Sessions" as found placed in the Sessional Record Book by
Presbytery.
2. That Presbytery appoint a committee to study the question of
Presbytery examining sessional records and bring to its next meeting
some recommendation for more efficiently reviewing the records.
Special Committee on Procedure — The following Special
Committee was appointed for the purpose of inquiring- into and
recommending changes in procedure as to examining Sessional
Records: J. Walton Stewart Jr., Chairman; W. H. Johnston;
C. M. Boyd.
Treasurer Expense Fund — The following report was pre-
sented by the Treasurer of the Expense Fund and adopted by
Presbytery :
PRESBYTERY'S EXPENSE FUND
April 1, 1943 to February 29, 1944
RECEIPTS
Brought forward from last year $468.84
Received from churches 3001.10
Total receipts $3469.94
DISBURSEMENTS :
Wm. H. Hopper, M. A. F. dues $ 20.68
W. H. Johnston, Stated Clerk 275.00
J. W. Stork, Clerk 20.00
Paul P. Thrower. Clerk 15.00
B. F. Yandell, Clerk 10.00
Jno. R. Rosebro, Clerk 5.00
Sadie Grier Garth. Auditor 12.00
E. C. Scott, G. A. Assessment 1317.54
C. M. Gibbs, Synod's Assessment . 389.20
Von Boeckmann-Jones Co., Statistical Tables 10.00
News Printing House 300.00
J. Wm. Thomson, M. and W. Commission 6.35
Dockets — 20.00
Stationery il6.00
Tipping Statistical Tables 5.00
• Postage 53.05
Westminster Assembly Anniversary 200.00
J. Walton Stewart, S. C (To transfer Acct.) 795.12
Total disbursements $3469.94
It has been my privilege to examine the books of Rev. W. H. John-
ston, stated clerk of Mecklenburg Presbytery, from April 1, 1943 to
March 1, 1944. I found them accurately and neatly kept, in perfect bal-
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ance and in balance with the bank ; with the balance on hand, in the
amount of $795.12, transferred to the account of Rev. J. Walton Stewart,
incoming stated clerk of Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,,
SADIE G11IE"R' GARTH
The new Treasurer of Presbytery's Expense Fund, Rev.
J. Walton Stewart Jr., was instructed to carry his report clos-
ing out the past year over into the present year, since the books
had been in his supevision for only a month.
Statistical Report — The statistical Report to the General
Assembly was adopted and the Stated Clerk instructed to for-
ward it to the General Assembly when it shall have been com-
pleted.
Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions sub-
mitted the following report which was adopted by a rising vote :
The Committee on Resolutions begs to report :
1. That we deeply appreciate the care and Christian hospitality of
the Pastor, Rev. C, H. Little, and the people of Sharon Church.
2. That we are grateful to the ladies of the church for their labor
of love in preparing and serving such bountiful and delectable meals.
3. That we manifest our appreciation with a rising vote of thanks.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Pastor of
Sharon Church to be read to the Congregation at some Sabbath Service.
Respectfully submitted,
F. C. DEBELE, JR. Chairman
Church and Manse Fund — The report of the Church and
Manse Building Fund was adopted and is as follows :
RECEIPTS
Balance April 15, 1943 $107.98
Receipts from pledges and designated gifts
including $500.00 from Men's Club of Charlotte
Second Presbyterian Church 2835.74
Total Receipts $2943.72 $2943.72
DISBURSEMENTS:
Charlotte Salvage Co. 407.35
Bright-Brooks Lumber Co. 305.50
W. E. Love, hauling flooring 15.00
Geo. E. Wilson, P. M., envelopes 18.42
Insurance on materials 9.54
Cameronian Church 500.00
South Park Chapel 549.41
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Thomasboro Manse 200.00
Mt. Carmel Church 500.00
Pictorial Engraving Co. 8.16
Total disbursements $2513.38 $2513.38
Balance in Bank April 15, 1944 $430.34
Respectfully submitted,
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
Trustees of Presbytery — ^The trustees of Presbytery had
no report.
Place of Next Meeting — Presbytery accepted the invitation
of the Philadelphia Church for the Summer Meeting, July 18,
1944. ' ^
Special Committee on Seventy- Fifth Anniversary of the
Presbytery — The following Special Committee was appointed
for the purpose of preparing a program for the Fall Meeting
in observance of the Seventy-fifty Anniversary of the Mecklen-
burg Presbytery : J. M. Walker, Chairman ; J. C. Grier, Rufus
A. Grier.
Licensure and Ordination of Candidates — Candidate Carl G.
Howie preached from the text, Ezekiel 16:22. Candidate Robt.
L. McBath preached from the text, Jn. 1 :1-14. Candidate
Oren Moore Jr. preached from the text, Gal. 6:1-5. The ser-
mons were accepted as satisfactory parts of trial. The exami-
nations as a whole were sustained.
Candidates Robt. L. McBath, and Oren Moore, Jr., having
answered affirmatively the proposed constitutional questions,
were licensed to preach the Gospel.
A call from the Ellerbe, Mt. Carmel, and Norman Churches
for the pastoral services of Licentiate R. L. McBath, having
been approved by the Commission on the Minister and His
Work, was placed in his hands and accepted by him.
His examination for licensure was accepted for ordination
and the following Commission was appointed to ordain and in-
stall Mr. McBath as pastor of the Ellerbe, Mt. Carmel, and
Norman Churches, the Quorum to be three ministers and one
ruling elder :
Ruling Elder W. E. Price to preside, propound the con-
stitutional questions, and charge the congregation (Rev. H. A.
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McBath of East Hanover Presbytery is to be invited to preach
the sermon); Rev. Robt. Turner to charg-e the Pastor; Rev.
R. H. Stone, Rev. C. D. Whiteley, Rev. J. W. Stork, and Elder
M. B. Leath to complete the Commission.
The examination of Candidate Carl G. Howie was ac-
cepted for ordination. Candidate Howie was ordained as an
evangelist by prayer and the laying- on of the hands of the Pres-
bytery. He was commended to the Chaplaincy and granted
powers to administer the Sacraments, to receive members, and
to certify them to their churches. A charge was delivered by
the Moderator.
Additions to Special Committee: — Rev. R. H. Stone and
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., were added to the Committee on
observance of the Seventy-fifty Anniversary.
Minister Cited to Appear — The Stated Clerk was directed
to cite Rev. B. T. Harrop, at his last known address, to appear
at the Summer Meeting and show cause why he should not be
deposed from the Gospel Ministry.
Moderator Thanked — A vote of thanks was extended to
the Moderator for his splendid services.
Minutes Adopted^ — The minutes were read and adopted.
Adjournment — After a motion for adjournment had been
made and passed the members of the Court joined in singing a
Hymn, the Moderator pronouced the Benediction, and the
Presbytery stood adjourned to meet in the Philadelphia Church
at 10:00 A. M. on Tuesday, July 18, 1944.
ROY E. WATTS, Moderator
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
J. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
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MINUTES
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MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church — June 19, 1944
165th Stated Session
Philadelphia Church — July 18, 1944
Called Meeting
Barium Springs — September 5, 1944
166th Stated Session
Steele Creek Church — October 17, 1944
Next Stated Session
Monroe First Church — January 16, 1945
^
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Evangelism
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Women's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(f) Auditing
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominatiors
(h) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Rev. W. T. Smith, Moderator, Summer Meeting
Rev. W. A. Alexander, Moderator, Fall Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1946)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Permanent Clerk (1946)
Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro, Assistant Clerk (1946)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1946— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1948— Mr. R. A. Dunn, Charlotte; Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.
Presbytery —
1945— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. John James, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker
1945 — Rev. R. H. Stone; Mr. H. B. Patterson, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Jn. S. Cansler, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. N. R. McGeachy.
1945 — Rev. N. R. McGeachy; Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. Wm. A.
Brown; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Char-
lotte.
1946 — Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. Robt.
Turner; Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte; Mr. W. A. Henderson,
Monroe.
1947 — Rev. F. R. McAlister; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts,
Mr. Rufus A. Grier. Charlotte; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1945 — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Rev. C. N. Morrison; Dr. E. H. Hand,
Pineville; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Robt. Turner; Rev. Holmes Rolston; Mr. J. Wm. Thomp-
son, Charlotte; Mr. A. B. Mackey, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. O. Mann; Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. Henry E.
Matthews, Charlotte; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to the General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.
1945 — Rev. N. R. McGeachy; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1946 — Rev. Chas. M. Boyd; Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. W. E.
Prince, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro.
1945 — Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. D. Loy, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. Jn. D. Elliott, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. G. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson.
1945 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. W. N. Ward, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. Robt. F. Boyd.
1945 — Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr. J. C. Kuck, Rt. 1, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. J. M. Russell, Newell.
1947 — Rev. H. E. Carter; Mr. Harvey B. Hunter, Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1945 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Dr. R. H. Lafferty, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. T. Dunlap, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. F. H. Johnston; Mr. J. M. Shinn, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Mr. Geo. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. C. B. Choate, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. J. W, Thomson, Charlotte; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Char-
lotte.
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. S. M. Inman.
1945 — Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. T. M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. S. M. Inman; Mr. H. C. Alexander, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1945, Rev. M. R. Gibson; 1946, Rev. W. H.
Frazer; 1947, Rev. Jonas Barclay.
3. Languag-es — 1945, Rev. G. F. Houck; 1946, Rev. S. M. Inman;
1947, Rev. R. F. Boyd,
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1945, Rev. P. P. Thrower; 1946,
Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1947, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy — 1945, Rev. R. E. Watts; 1946,
Rev. C. G. McClure; 1947, Rev. F. C. Pratt.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, and Rhetoric — 1945, Rev. J. W.
Stork; 1946, Rev. H. B. Blakely; 1947, Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro.
7. Church History— 1945, Rev. C. D. Whiteley; 1946, Rev. N. R.
McGeachy; 1947, Rev. W. H. Johnston.
8. Theology — 1945, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. W. A. Alexander; 1946,
Rev. C. D. Whiteley, Rev. Holmes Rolston; 1947, Rev. H. B.
Blakely, Rev. W. M. Walsh.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1945, Rev. R. F. Boyd,
Rev. W. B. Neill; 1946, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. A. W. Shaw; 1947,
Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. J. L. Griggs.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, and Popular Lecture — 1945, Rev. Holmes Rol-
ston; 1946, Rev. R. E. Watts; 1947, Rev. C. M. Boyd.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Little.
1945 — Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. A. S, ^athey, Paw Creek.
1946 — Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. E. Wayland, Dr. W. Z. Bradford.
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1945 — Rev. W. A. Alexander, Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Mr. W. R.
Garrison, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Mar-
shall, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. S. Cunning-
ham, Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1945— Rev. N. R. McGeachy; Mr. J. C. Crowell, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. W. Grier; Mr. N. C. White, "Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbathi Observance:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower,
1945 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. R. L. Willis, Rt. 9, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. P. P. Thrower; Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Charlotte.
Stewardship:
Chairman — Rev. C. M. Boyd.
1945 — Mr. H. C. Alexander, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Abernathy, Char-
lotte.
1946 — Rev. C. M. Boyd; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. W. Banks McClintock, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1945— Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. Jn. A. Kirk, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. R. B. Collins, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr., Charlotte.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1945 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. W. M. Boyles, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. M. R. Gibson; Mr. Frank W. DeArmon, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones, Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. Robt. Turner; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E. Jones, Charlotte;
Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Rev. N. R. McGeachy; Rev. M. B. Prince,
Jr.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D. D. 44.
2. G. P. Stevens 45.
3. J. W. Grier 46.
4. R. J. Mcllwaine 47.
5. C. H. Little 48.
6. R. S. Burwell, D. D. 49.
7. J. G. Garth 50.
8. J. W. Stork, D. D. 51.
9. R. H. M. Brown 52.
10. J. M. Walker, D. D. 53.
11. W. H. Frazer, D. D. 54.
12. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th. D. 55.
13. M. E. Peabody 56.
14. W. B. S. Chandler 57.
15. A. A. Walker, D. D. 58.
16. C. C. Beam 59.
17. S. B. McLean 60.
18. W. H. Johnston 61.
19. J. C. McGehee 62.
20. B. F. Yandell 63.
21. W. C. Copeland 64.
22. J. C. Grier 65.
23. T. R. Alexander 66.
24. A. T. Taylor 67.
25 M. B. Prince, Jr. 68.
26. H. C. Carmichael 69.
27. W. A. Nicholson 70.
28. W. B. Neill 71.
29. A. H. Eraser 72.
30. M. R. Gibson 73.
31. C. D. Whiteley, D. D. 74.
32. R. A. Young, D. D. 75.
33. Chas. M. Boyd, D. D. 76.
34. Julian S. Sibley, D. D. 77.
35. A. H. Key 78.
36. E. V. Wiley 79.
37. Alfred L. Roberts 80.
38. W. L Howell, Jr. 81.
39. D. K. Snyder 82.
40. John A. Redhead, Jr., D. D. 83.
41. W. C. C. Foster 84.
42. J. C. Neville 85.
43. Ben T. Harrop
Thomas H. Mitchell
C. N. Morrison
W. T. Smith
Hunter B. Blakeley, D. D.
James A. Jones, D. D.
H. L. Reaves
J. S. Nisbet, D. D.
J. L. Russell
W. R. Buhler
Jno. R. Rosebro, D. D.
A. W. Shaw
F. R. McAlister
Neill R. McGeachy
R. H. Stone
R. E. Watts
J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
Wm. A. Brown
P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph. D.
W. A. Alexander, D. D.
E. L. Flanagan
L. L. Little, D. D.
Paul P. Thrower
J. L. Griggs
Holmes Rolston, D. D.
Robert F. Boyd
Robert Turner
G. Dana Waters
F. C. Debele, Jr.
Charles G. McClure
Samuel M. Inman
George F. Houck
J. 0. Mann
H. E. Carter
F. Clyde Pratt
Jonas Barclay
Carl G. Howie
W. M. Walsh, D. D.
R. P. Walker, D. D.
J. E. Wayland
F. S. Johnston
W. C. Keller
S. A. Ewart
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches
Albemarle First
Clerk of Session
-David M. Morrow
1029 E. Main St.
Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce
Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin
504 Boundry
Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman
Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Harvey
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Carl Williams
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Jno. Rodwell
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox
Huntersville, N. C.
Bethlehem 1. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C
Beulah J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing
Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd D. E. Blue
East Rockingham, N.C
Caldwell Memorial R. B. Collins
339 Clement Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Camden J. F. Hooks
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1
Rockingham, N. C.
Treasurer
0. G. Whitley
1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C.
C. 0. Josey
Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C.
G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Ross Reid
Rt. 4, Box 155
Charlotte, N. C.
James Sample
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
S. E. Beck
Badin, N. C.
M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
L. C. Newton
Gen. Delivery
Monroe, N. C.
W. L. Rape
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
H. B. Knox
Davidson, N. C.
1. D. Crowell
• Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.
J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
J. Edgar Man ess
Biscoe, N. C.
Mrs. J. U. Thrower
Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.
D. E. Hipp
1019 W. 6th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N. C.
J. M. Bethune
Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches
Clerk of Session
Camp Greene C. F. McPherson
301 W. Palmer
Charlotte, 2, N. C.
Candor
,D. C. Ewing, Jr.
Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek _R. R. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte First
H. C. Alexander
Box 1413
Charlotte, 1, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd
Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth W. W. Kiser
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Community
John Cox
Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N.C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely
N. Main St.
Cornelius, N. C. ,
Ellerbe First J. H. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Dr. J. M. Boyce
Polkton, N. C.
Hamlet First S. 0. Bauersfeld
Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett
Huntersville, N. C.
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 3, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Treasurer
G. T. Woodside
2201 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
H. Page McAulay
Candor, N. C.
T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
W. N. Ward
1934 Crescent Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. Jas. T. Porter
1207 So. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. F. Cail
2921 Commonwealth Ave
Charlotte, N. C.
Pink Sutton
Rockingham
W. 0. Rozzelle
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Frank Washam
Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, N. C.
W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
Mrs. Ed Billingsley
Polkton, N. C.
C. M. Pepper
303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C.
J. M. Blythe
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
Thad Biggers
Indian Trail, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hajme
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. E. L. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 270, Candor, N.C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Elm St.
Marshville, N. C.
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes
Cognac, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Marston, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlote, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry L. A. Marshall
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park __ A. J. Beall
Commercial Bank Bldg.
Charlotte, N. C.
Nevin John Stewart
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson
Newell, N. C.
Treasurer
T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel McCaskill
Box 270, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
Miss Ora Lee
Marshville, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Matthews, N. C.
A. M. Cathey
320 Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Gettys
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
C. B. Ross
2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte, 4, N. C.
J. W. Gettys
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilbur Yerton
Newell, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C. Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young S. G. McLellan
810 E. 36th St. 828 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood J. H. McSwain Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C. Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. 0. Ross Miss Viola Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.
Pageland E. Clark Dr. A. L. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, N. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville Wm. A. Cathey
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C. Chadwick Station
Charlotte, N. C.
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C. Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, ^J. C.
Philadelphia J. W. Morris Clifford McLean
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C.
Pineville W. A. Rogers R. C. Hair
Pineville, N. C. Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick J. L. Fesperman
1315 Matheson 3908 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Ramah J. G. Caldwell C. D. Bradford
Rt.l, Huntersville, N.C.Rt. 1, Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker Mrs. A. L. Gordon
Roberdell, N. C. Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood Howard Brawley
Rt. 1, Harrisburg, N.C. Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockingham First T. D. Cameron M. C. McLeod
Rockingham, N. C. Rockingham, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Rourk J. C. Watson A. M. Blakley
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
St. Andrews J. W. Cruig A. A. Clark
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside T. Mack Hill
1801 Plaza 1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts Mrs. L. T. Gill
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C. Box 197, Pageland, S. C.
Selwyn Avenue B. S. Gray Dr. W. P. Weeks
3012 Selwyn Ave. 2717 Picardy PL
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon H. B. Hunter E. F. Smith
Marsh Rd. Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler Avery Plyler Carr Price
Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry J. R. Perry
15 Academy St. 15 Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C. Ft. Mill, S. C.
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C.Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
Stephenson Frank Kimbrell
Indian Trail, N. C.
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson Z. V. Kiser
1324 Biltmore Dr. Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Tabernacle Oscar Efird C. C. Moore
Marshville, N. C. Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey A. R. Pegram
616 Mt. Vernon Ave. 2049 Greenway
Charlotte, 3, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey M. R. Moore
322 Hovis Cr. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C. Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session
Unionville J. Fred Medlin
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westminster H. G. Robinson
1418 Kenilworth
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Dan S. Davis
Unionville, N. C. .
Mrs. Chase Baughn
Wadesboro, N. C.
H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
H. Harold Thompson
2135 Avondale Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McCornell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
14 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting oF Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
June 19, 1944
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in special session in
the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 3:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Rev. R. E.
Watts. The opening prayer was offered by Rev. J. C. Grier.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers: F. C. Pratt, W. H. Johnston, R. H. Stone, J. W.
Grier, R. E. Watts, Paul P. Thrower, J. C. Grier, Joseph L.
Griggs, W. A. Alexander, M. B. Prince, Jr., F. R. McAlister,
Holmes Rolston. — 12.
Ruling Elders: R. E. Suther, V. L. Wall.— 2.
The call for this meeting was read and found in order, and
is as follows:
Charlotte, N. C.
June 7, 1944
Constitutional Requirements having been complied with Mecklen-
burg Presbytery is hereby called to meet in the First Presbyterian
Church in Charlotte at 3:00 P. M., Monday, June 19, 1944 to transact
the following:
1) To receive Rev. W. M. Walsh, D. D., from Abingdon Presby-
tery, that he may accept a call to the Morven, Camden, and Lilesville
Churches.
2) To dismiss Licentiate Oren Moore, Jr., to Concord Presbytery
that he may accept a call to the McKinnon Church of that Presbytery.
3) To grant a Letter of Transfer to Candidate H. F. Barnett to the
Presbytery of S. W. Georgia.
4) To take any action growing out of the above that seems neces-
sary.
Roy E. Watts, Moderator
Rev. W. M. Walsh presented a certificate of Presbyterial
dismission from Abingdon Presbytery. After the usual exami-
nations on Experimental Religion and his views touching The-
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 15
ology, the Sacraments, and Church Government were sustained
as satisfactory, he was enrolled as a member of Presbytery
upon signing the covenant required by Presbytery of all its
ministers.
Calls from the churches of Camden, Lilesville, and Morven,
having been approved to Presbytery by the Commission
on the Minister and His Work, were placed in the hands of
Mr. Walsh. He signified that his purpose was to accept the
calls and the following Commission was appointed to install
his as pastor in said churches:
Rev. R. H. Stone, Chairman, Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. J. C. Grier, and
Ruling Elder W. E. Price as principals. Rev. W. I. Howell and Ruling
Elder V. L. Wall of Morven as alternates. Any three members of the
Commission shall form a quorum. The parts for the service are to be
assigned by the Commission. The Installation Service will be held on
July 23.
Licentiate Oren Moore, Jr., asked for a certificate of dis-
missal to Concord Presbytery that he might accept a call to
the McKinnon Presbyterian Church of Concord, N. C. The
request was granted.
Upon his own request Candidate H. F. Barnette was given
a certificate of dismissal to the Presbytery of Southwest
Georgia.
•
The minutes of this meeting were read and approved. The
closing praj^er was offered by Rev. Holmes Rolston.
R. E. WATTS, Moderator.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Acting Clerk.
16 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The One-Hundred Sixty-Fifth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery
R.F.D. 3, Matthews, N. C.
July 18, 1944.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-fifth Stated Session in the Philadelphia Presbyterian
Church, R.F.D. 3, Matthews, N. C. on the above date, at
10:00 A. M.
The Moderator, Rev. Roy E. Watts, presided.
The Presbytery was led in prayer by Rev. R. A. Young.
The Moderator preached the opening sermon from Luke
7:1-10.
History of Philadelphia Church — The history of the Phil-
adelphia Church was read by Mrs. J. M. Black, a member
of the Church. It was adopted and is as follows:
"HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH."
MINT HILL, N. C.
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church of Mecklenburg County, N. C. was
organized in the year 1770. The first building was erected in 1770
two miles east of the present building and was called "Clear Creek"
Presbyterian Church. This was the eighth of the historic Churches
of Mecklenburg County. Three of the original five elders of this
Church were signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration.
The first church building was destroyed by fire in 1780. The con-
gregation immediately erected a new church building, two miles west
of the present building. At this time the name of the church was
changed to Philadelphia. In this year, 1780, Rev. David Barr became
the first settled pastor of the Church.
In the year 1801 Dr. John W. Wilson became pastor. During his
ministry, the present church auditorium in which Presbytery is now
assembled, was erected in the year 1825. Dr. Wilson's pastorate of
thirty-one years was the longest of any minister who has served the
Church.
Between his death in 1831 and the year 1863, thirteen ministers
served the church as pastor, or as Stated Supply. In 1863, Rev. Wil-
liam McDonald became pastor of the Church and served for twenty-
five years, which is the second longest pastorate. Rev. Mr. McDonald
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 17
was followed by Rev. P. R. Law, Rev. George Belk, and Rev. W. B.
Arrowwood.
The first Manse to be owned by the congregation was erected in
1891 and was occupied by Rev. J. J. Harrell, the Pastor. He was fol-
lowed by Rev. J. A. McMurray, Rev. K. A. Campbell, and Rev. George
W. Cheek.
The women's work of the Church was organized into Circles in 1914
by the pastor. Rev. Mr. Cheek. Also, during Mr. Cheek's pastorate the
present church building was remodeled and additions, including the Sun-
day School annex and front entrance, were made. The memorial win-
dows of our Church were installed at this time. The John Bain window
was placed in the Church by the school in loving memory of Mr. Bain
who founded the Bain High School in 1889. Mr. Bain willed to the
Church a gold-headed cane which is carried by the oldest male member
of the congregation.
Rev. Mr. Cheek was followed by Rev. B. D. McLaughlin in 1918; and
by Rev. L. W. Brown in 1921. During Mr. Brown's pastorate, stone
fences were built around the church cemeteries.
Rev. S. J. Hood became pastor of this Church in 1929. During his
pastorate, in 1935, the present Church Manse was erected.
Our present pastor. Rev. F. R. McAlister was called to the service of
this congregation in 1941.
Our Sunday School experienced such an encouraging growth that our
facilities became wholly inadequate, especially in the Children's Division.
Realizing that something had to be done, our Sunday School officers and
teachers in a Worker's Conference in September, 1941, recommended
to the congregation, the erection of an Educational Addition to our
Church. The congregation endorsed the plan, and appointed a building
committee which performed its work most efficiently. Ground was
broken in November, 1941, and this Educational Addition was completed
in 1942. It was dedicated in impressive services on June 4, 1944, with
Dr. W. L. Lingle as the speaker for the occasion. We cannot give too
much credit to one of our Elders, Mr. R. J. McEwen, for the successful
erection of this Addition. Mr. John M. McEwen, the Treasurer of the
Building committee also deserves special mention.
Philadelphia Church has given ten of her sons to the Gospel Min-
istry: Rev. J. M. Forbis, and Rev. Will Man (both deceased). Rev.
Robert Tarleton, Rev. John McMurray, Rev. Evans Brown, Rev. Dewitt
Mullis and the four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Reece Long, Rev. Byron
Long, Rev. Roswell Long, Rev. Flynn Long, and Rev. Chal Long. This
grand old Church has stood through five wars from the Revolutionary
war to the present World War. In the present war we have forty-nine
sons and daughters in the service.
The name PHILADELPHIA truly describes the spirit of 'brotherly
love' which characterized the founders of this Church. This spirit has
existed in the hearts of its membership down to, and including the
present generation.
It is our earnest prayer that this spirit may continue in our hearts
and may soon prevail in the hearts of all mankind.
18 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers: J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, J. M.
Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, C. C. Beam, W. H. Johnston,
B. F. Yandell, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, C. D. White-
ley, R. A. Young, Chas. M. Boyd, Julian S. Sibley, A. H. Key, E. V.
Wiley, Leonard T. Gill, John A. Redhead, Jr., W. C. Smith, C. N. Morri-
son, W. T. Smith, James A. Jones, W. R. Buhler, Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W.
Shaw, F. R. McAlister, Neill A. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts,
J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Wm. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, Paul P.
Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Robert Turner, G. Dana Waters, F. C. Debele,
Jr., Charles G. McClure, Samuel M. Inman, H. E. Carter, F. Clyde
Pratt, Jonas Barclay, W. M. Walsh. — 46.
Ruling Elders: Jas. P. Gifford, Albermarle First; W. Henry Thomp-
son, Albemarle Second; John Kuck, Amity; W. J. Maynard, Badin; Ray
Clontz, Bethlehem; R. W. Robinson, Caldwell Memorial; W. M. Farmer,
Camp Greene; Wm. T. Harding, Jr., Charlotte First; E. P. Nisbet, Char-
lotte Second; Baxter L. Lawing, Commonwealth; E. V. Kerns, Hope-
well; E. F. Kumm, Huntersville ; E .J. Stinson, Indian Trail; O. 0. Mon-
teith, Mallard Creek; C. P. Hipp, McGee; L. F. Hart, Monroe First;
T. R. Upchurch, Mt. Gilead; G. L. Neal, Mulberry; Hunter Marshall,
Myers Park; J. W. Gettys, Nevin; S. M. Alexander, Newell; R. W. Sum-
merville. Paw Creek; W. M. Junker, Philadelphia; Roy G. Stavens, Pine-
ville; C. T. Stewart, Plaza; Sam A. Winget, Pleasant Hill; L. M. Rea,
Providence; C. G. Black, Ramah; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; J. G. Emery,
Selwyn Avenue; T. F. Black, Sharon; I. W. Keels, Siler; Baxter B.
Wilson, Steele Creek; Fred L. Gibbon, Sugaw Creek; E. L. Wingate,
Thomasboro; T. R. Nisbet, Waxhaw; L. B. Beaver, Westminster; J. T.
Hutchinson, Williams Memorial; H. F. Porter, Wilmore. — 39.
Visiting Brethren — The following were introduced to Presbytery
and were invited to sit as visiting brethren. Rev. J. E. Wayland, Kana-
wha Presbytery; Chaplain Dwin M. Mounger, Central Mississippi Pres-
bytery; Rev. R. P. Walker, Enoree Presbytery; Rev. Coyt Hunter,
Kings Mountain Presbytery.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
The Rev. J. G. Garth led the Presbytery in the opening
prayer.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. W. T. Smith, nominee,
was elected Moderator.
Committee on Arrangements — The Committee on Arrange-
ments submitted the following report which was adopted:
We suggest that the printed docket be followed with the
following modifications: that the Presbytery take recess for
lunch at 12:30 P. M., reconvene at 1:45 P. M., that the pop-
ular meeting on Religious Education be set as a special order
following the election of the nominee for Moderator, and ad-
journ at will.
Respectfully submitted,
. F. R. McALISTER, Chairman.
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Presbytery of Mecklenburg
One Hundred Sixty-fifth Stated Session
Philadelphia Church
Tuesday, July 18, 1944—10:00 A. M.
1 — Opening: Sermon — Rev. Roy E. Watts, Retiring Moderator
2— History of the Philadelphia Church — Rev. F. R. McAlister
3 — Enrollment, Members of Presbytery and Visiting Brethren
4 — Election of Moderator — Rev. W. T. Smith, Nominee
5 — Committee on Arrangements — Rev. F. R. McAlister
6 — Appointment of Standing Committees
1) Records of Presbytery
2) Bills and Overtures
3) Judicial Business
4) Resolutions
7 — Communications
8 — Reception of Ministers and Candidates
9 — Calls for Pastors and Supplies ■
10 — Reports of Commissioners to the Assembly
11 — Reports of Permanent and Executive Committees
1) Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Rev. Holmes
Rolston
2) Religious Education — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
3) Sabbath Observance — Rev. A. W. Shaw
12 — Reports of Special Committees
1) Revision of the Manual — Rev. J. G. Garth
2) Defence Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones
3) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones
4) Approving Sessional Records — Rev. J. W. Stewart
5) 75th Anniversary of the Presbytery — Rev. J. M. Walker
13 — Reports of Commissions
1) Minister and His Work
2 ) Installations
14 — Reports of Standing Committees
1) Records of Presbytery
2) Bills and Overtures
3) Judicial Business
4) Resolutions
15 — Popular Meeting on Religious Education — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
16 — Unfinished Business
17 — New Business
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18 — Place of Next Meeting
19 — Nomination of Moderator
20 — Reading and Adoption of Minutes
21 — Adjournment
The revision of the Manual was set as a Special Order to
follow considerations of Calls for Pastors.
Standing Committees — The Standing Committees were
appointed by the Moderator as follows:
1. Records of Presbytery: Rev. J. G. Garth, Chairman;
Rev. S. M. Inman ; Ruling Elder, J. W. Riser.
2. Bills and Overtures: Rev. R. E. Watts, Chairman; Rev.
R. A. Young; Ruling Elder, R. A. Grier.
3. Judicial Business: Rev. W. A. Alexander, Chairman;
W. H. Johnston; Rev. J. W. Grier.
4. Resolutions: Rev. B. F. Yandell, Chairman; Rev. H. E.
Carter; Ruling Elder, L. W. Rea.
Communications — The following Communications were
read and disposed of as follows:
1. A request for excuse from this Session of Presbytery
from Rev. Holmes Rolston was read and excuse granted.
2. A request from Candidate David Coblentz for a Letter
of Transfer was referred to the Committee of Christian Edu-
cation and Ministerial Relief.
Excused — Rev. W. B. Neill was excused from attendance
at the Afternoon Session.
Reception of Ministers — The Rev. R. P. Walker, D.D., pre-
sented a Certificate of Membership and Transfer from Enoree
Presbytery. Rev. J. E. Wayland presented a Certificate of
Membership and Transfer from Kanawha Presbytery. These
applied for admission into Mecklenburg Presbytery. After
the usual examinations, which were sustained as satisfac-
tory, these were enrolled as members of Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery upon signing the obligations required.
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Letters of Commendation of Rev. J. E. Wayland were re-
ceived as information.
A call from the Hopewell Church for the pastoral services
of the Rev. J. E. Wayland, having been approved by the
Commission on The Minister and His Work, was placed in
his hands and accepted by him. The following Commission
was appointed to install Mr. Wayland as Pastor of the Newell
Church :
Dr. W. A. Alexander, to preach the sermon; Rev. J. W. Grier, to
charge the Pastor; Elder Tom Glasgow, to charge the congregation; Rev.
W. H. Johnston and Elder A. R. Shaw, to complete the Commission.
The date set was July 30 at 3:30 P.M. A quorum was set at two
members.
Revision of the Manual — The special Committee on Revi-
sion of the Manual submitted its report which was read and
docketed for final action at the Fall Meeting.
New Elders — Ruling Elders in attendance upon Presby-
tery for the first time were introduced.
Call for Minister — The calls of the continued service of
Rev. W. H. Frazer in the Pineville, Banks, and Six Mile Creek
Churches for the period of one year were approved, placed
in his hand, and accepted by him, Dr. Frazer having reached
the age at which this procedure is required.
Recess — Recess was taken until 1:45 P.M. after Presbytery
was led in prayer by Rev. W. H. Johnston.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Presbytery reconvened at 1:45 P. M. and was led in
prayer by Rev. P. P. Thrower.
Nomination of Moderator — As the first order following
lunch. Presbytery proceeded to the nomination of the Modera-
tor for the next Stated Meeting. The Rev. W. A. Alexander
was nominated.
Committee on Religious Education — Rev. M. B. Prince,
Jr., Chairman, presented the report of the Executive Com-
mittee on Religious Education as the second order of the
afternoon. Pending the adoption of this report, a Popular
Meeting on Religious Education and Publication was held
in which Rev. M. B. Prince discussed the third year of the
Advance. The report was adopted with its recommendations
and is as follows:
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I. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES OF ASSEMBLY'S COMMITTEE
1. The second year of the United Religious Education advance cen-
tering about the ''Christian Home" has formed the backdrop for the
whole year's educational program. Reports are incomplete but indi-
cations are that a real effort has been put forth to get more parents
to co-operate with the Church in the Christian education of their
children, and in recognizing their primary responsibility for the estab-
lishment of truly Christian family life. Over 22,000 homes used the
special daily worship material prepared for Christian Family Week,
May 2-9, 1943 and the demand was even larger for May 7-14 this
spring.
2. A decrease in literature circulation was expected this past year
but instead there has been a slight increase, notably in graded lesson
materials. This is encouraging, though possible further paper cuts
may create a problem at this point before the year is out.
3. The Children's Division is now engaged in a complete re-exami-
nation and analysis of its whole program for children, including or-
ganizaton, lesson materials, and field promotion, with a view to making
some necessary changes and eliminating present misunderstandings
and difficulties. This cannot be done all in one year, but work has
started, and constructive suggestions from churches in this Presbytery
will be appreciated.
4. The Program for young people has been going through careful
scrutiny for over a year and the task is far from finished. Already
some changes have been brought about in the literature of the Young
Peoples Division. Constructive reactions and criticisms are now coming
from the field regarding those changes, which should result in further
improvements.
5. Development of a practical and workable Men's program for our
Assembly is still a major task before the Executive Committee. Last
Summer a conference of experienced men and women was called to
study the religious needs of adults in our church. Some progress was
made and this has been followed by another this summer out of which
it is hoped a unified Adult Program may be wrought for the period
just ahead.
6. The new Department of Sunday School Administration was set
up by the Executive Committee last September to help pastors, super-
intendents, and other local church leaders in their educational respon-
sibilities. Direction of the United Advance has also been placed in
this department. This will be followed by larger efforts to help Super-
intendents to cope more successfully with problems which hitherto
have received too little help from the Executive Committee.
II. WORK OF OUR SYNOD'S COMMITTEE.
1. Synod's Staff is available for leadership training classes where
such classes can be arranged. A list of qualified instructors in our
Synod can be secured from Dr. Mann. In addition classes on first series
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courses can be taught by Pastors or other leaders at the morning
Sunday School hour or at other times.
2. Our Synod's Committee expects this fall to have secured a work-
er to give full time to helping the teachers of children, especially in
the smaller churches. It is urged that Pastors and churches secure
the service of this teacher through the Director, Rev. J. 0. Mann, D.D.,
Meyers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C.
3. We have suffered a severe loss this year in our Young People's
Division through the resignation of Miss Mary Louise Woodson, who
has been our most efficient and devoted Director for the past seven
years. For this reason and because we have just adopted a new type
of program materials and because of the war situation, we urge upon
every Session that they give particular thought and attention to the
young peoples work.
4. Our Synod's committee has secured the full time services of a
young woman to help in the field of Sunday School Extension. She
is Miss Sarah Little of our own Presbytery and her services can be
secured through Dr. Mann. Churches should seek out opportunities
for opening up new work in neglected areas and consult with Presby-
tery's Committee of Religious Education with a view to opening up
Mission Chapels and Sunday Schools in these areas.
5. Despite the disruptions in our educational centers our Synod is
continuing its work among students in this time of their tension and
bewilderment. Pastors should make certain that as these young people
go to these institutions for a brief stay that their presence is known
to the pastors of local churches near these Centers.
6. Today there is an overwhelming movement for the teaching of
the Bible in our public schools. Tihe great need now is for teachers
of the right kind. How can they be found unless our ministers will
concern themselves to get our choice teachers to our Assembly's Train-
ing School where they can prepare themselves for the task? This
matter is of urgent importance.
III. WORK IN OUR OWN PRESBYTERY.
Your Committee is allotted one per cent of the Benevolent Funds
of the Presbytery. With the funds received from this allotment a
varied program of work' is carried on. If all churches gave the full
quota to this work an even greater service could be rendered.
1. PROMOTIONAL
Your Committee bears half of the expense of placing the Meck-
lenburg Presbyterian in the homes of the Presbytery. If there are
homes not receiving this publication the names and addresses of such
should be sent to Presbytery's office at once.
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2. LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Each year there is held in the Charlotte area a Standard Lead-
ership Training School offering a variety of courses. Your committee
bears the expense of this school and offers to do the same for any
community in the Presbytery that will organize and conduct such
schools. Rev. C. N. Morrison, Chairman of this sub-committee will be
glad to consult with any Church or group of Churches desiring to
organize training schools or training classes.
3. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXTENSION
Miss Catherine Hunt is devoting her full time to the work of
Sunday School extension. At present she is doing a very splendid
work in Piedmont Courts, the Federal Housing Project in Charlotte.
Half of her salary is paid by the Committee of Religious Education
and half by the Committee of Home Missions.
4. CHILDREN'S DIVISION
We have endeavored to secure trained workers for Daily Vaca-
tion Bible Schools and make them available to Churches needing them.
It is feared that the epidemic of Infantile Paralysis will result in a
greatly decreased number of schools conducted in the Presbytery this
Summer. However, many Churches completed their schools before the
outbreak of the epidemic.
Mrs. E. G. Cochrane, Chairman of the Children's Division, with
the help of the General Secretary of the Presbytery put on an insti-
tute for teachers in D.V.B.S. early in the spring. The institute con-
sisted of three evening sessions and one afternoon session. Four out-
standing teachers were secured whose expenses were paid by the Com-
mittee.
5. YOUNG PEOPLES DIVISION
Miss Louise Crane, Adult Advisor for the young people of the
Presbytery, conducted classes in program building for leaders in local
churches in young peoples work early in this year. These classes were
largely attended and proved very helpful at a time when our young
people were trying to get adjusted to the new publication, "Presby-
terian Youth".
A Pioneer Camp under the direction of Rev. Robert Turner and
a Senior Young Peoples Conference under the direction of Rev. G.
Dana Waters were two of the man features of the work in this di-
vision. These conferences were held at the State Park near Cheraw,
S. C, and were very successful in every sense of the word. A retreat
for Presbytery's Council of Young People was held at the same place
under the leadership of Mr. Waters.
Mr. Waters and Mr. Turner are going to the Leadership Training
School at Montreat at the expense of the Committee.
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6. BIBLE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Plans for the teaching of the Bible in the Public schools are
being studied by the Committee. The co-operation of local pastors
and congregations will be necessary if this very important work is to
be successful.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That every congregation observe Religious education week, Sep-
tember 25 - October 1, 1944, using this time to launch the Third
Year of the United Religious Education Advance, making every effort
to lift the teaching effort of the Church to a higher spiritual level, and
one more productive of genuine evangelistic results.
2. That every Sunday school observe Rally Day, Sunday, October 1,
or some other convenient date to feature the extension service of the
Executive Committee of Religious Education, accompanied by a gen-
erous offering for the Committee's benevolence work.
3. That every congregation search out some spiritually underprivi-
leged neighborhood with a view to organizing a Vacation Bible School
or an extension Sunday School, looking to Presbytery's Committee
and to the regional Director for guidance. ^
4. That every congregation carry on as fully as possible, during
these times, the Church's program of work; conducting Vacation
Bible Schools and leadership training classes, and promoting the teach-
ing of the Bible in Public Schools.
5. That Churches give to Presbytery's Committee of Religious Edu-
cation its full quota of one per cent of benevolent funds so as to
make possible a fuller service by the Committee.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. B. PRINCE, JR., Chairman
Location and Relocation of Churches — ^The Committee on
Location and Relocation of Churches informed Presbytery-
through its Chairman, Rev. J. A. Jones, that it had consid-
ered its responsibility as dealing with established Churches
which were considering relocation as well as the location of
new Churches and inquired whether or not Presbytery
wishes the Committee to continue on this basis. Presbytery
commended the Committee for its diligence and instructed it
to continue on the same basis.
Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones made a verbal
report on the work of the Defense Service Council. This re-
port was received as information.
Judicial Committee — The Standing Committee on Judicial
Business presented the following report which was adopted
with its recommendation.
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This Committee with the addition of Rev. W. H. Frazer
and Elder R. S. Hutchinson was appointed as a special com-
mittee to further the prosecution of Rev. B. T. Harrop. This
action was ordered to be withheld from the Press.
Your Judicial Committee makes the following report:
At the October meeting of Presbytery, 1943, certain communica-
tions were addressed to the Presbytery, bearing disquieting reports
relative to the Christian character of Rev. Ben T. Harrop, a member
of this Presbytery. In keeping with No. 183 of our Rules of Discipline,
which provides that Presbytery shall "demand from such persons
satisfactory explanations concerning reports affecting their Christian
character," Presbytery at that time requested that the Stated Clerk
communicate with Mr. Harrop, ^'seeking information as to his activi-
ties preceding and leading up to his discharge as a chaplain in the
army and demanding satisfactory explanation concerning these re-
ports."
The Clerk followed this order of the Presbytery, using the best
address obtainable, but his communication was returned with the in-
formation: ''Moved; Left no address." This was reported to a called
meeting of Presbytery, November 15, 1944, at which time the Stated
Clerk, with the Chairman of the Judicial Committee, were instructed
to continue efforts to contact Mr. Harrop.
Since that time further efforts have been made to locate Mr. Har-
rop, and to no avail. Consequently all our investigations have been
without any communication from Mr. Harrop personally. However,
they have been of a nature to raise a strong presumption of Mr. Har-
rop's guilt of conduct unbecoming a minister, which, according to
No. 183, Rules of Discipline, calls for institution of process against
said party.
Added to this is the further fact that Mr. Harrop, a member of
this Presbytery, has failed to keep in touch with his Presbytery, and
either to report his activities outside our bounds or to request per-
mission to engage in such activities. In No. 226, Rules of Discipline, a
minister's habitual failure to engage in the discharge of his official
functions, calls for an inquiry into the cause therefor and, if neces-
sary, the institution of judicial proceedings.
In the light of the above facts your Judicial Committee recommends
that Presbytery do institute Judicial proceedings against Rev. Ben T.
Harrop, being guided by the provisions in Chapter VI, Rules of Dis-
cipline.
W. A. ALEXANDER, Chairman
Report of Commissioners: The following Commissioners to the last
Meeting of the General Assembly reported their attendance: Rev. F.
R. McAlister, Rev. J. W. Stork, Rev. L. T. Gill, Rev. J. M. Walker,
Rev. J. W. Stewart, Ruling Elder R. S. Hutchison. These Commis-
sioners were commended for their diligence.
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Sabbath Observance : The Permanent Committee on Sabbath
Observance presented its report which was adopted with rec-
ommendation. The Committee was commended for its report
which is as follows:
Your Committee on Sabbath Observance would submit the following
report :
The Wise-man of the Book of Proverbs wrote, under the inspiration
of the Holy Spirit, "Remove not an ancient land-mark", and these
words seem to be an appropriate setting for our report as Almighty
God in the beginning of human history set up marks to establish a
boundary and to draw a distinct line of demarcation between the
Realm of Righteousness and the domains of the devil, one of them
being the Holy Sabbath. He also recorded this injunction as a per-
petual statute, being incorporated in the Ten Commandments, when
He wrote upon the tables of stone on Mt. Sinai: Remember the Sab-
bath day to keep it holy."
However, as the centuries have continued their course, men have
ever attempted to remove this ancient landmark in order to enlarge
the region of the ruler of darkness and to limit the laws of the Lord
that they might have more personal privileges. As a result, people of
today are desecrating the Sabbath with defiant disregard to the man-
date of the Master, claiming that changing complexities of modern
living have made it expedient to shorten the sacred statutes. The
Lord's day has become a day of business, of pleasure, of recreation,
of social functions and any thing that man desires to do that will
gratify his sinful nature until we are forced to say with the prophet
Daniel: ''What shall be the end of these things?" Unfortunately these
desecrations are not limited to the unsaved but are practiced by an
increasing number of professed followers of Jesus who worship God
at the morning hour but claim the old landmark has been removed
for the rest of the day, so that we are constrained to offer this version
of the poem with proper apology: "111 fares the day, To hastening ills
a prey, When Sabbath desecrations increase. And Bible religion be-
gins to decay."
We deplore the fact that ministers and members can be so deluded
by the devil that they actually believe that they can change the divine
decrees of the Son of God, who is Lord of the Sabbath, yesterday,
today and forever. We also deplore that modern manner of living is
causing the Christian Sabbath to cease to be a day of holy rest and
is depriving it of the original design of developing spirituality and is
preventing the preparation of souls for their heavenly habitation when
time shall terminate their earthly travels.
We therefore recommend:
1st. That Presbytery re-affirm its belief that the Fourth Command-
ment is the expressed will of God, that not one letter of its law has
been nullified and that men cannot abrogate its teaching.
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2nd. That ministers call the attention of their congregations to the
alarming increase of Sabbath desecrations and to the divine decrees
regarding the violations of this sacred commandment.
3rd. That Sunday, September 24th, be designated as Sabbath Observ-
ance Sunday.
Respectfully submitted,
A. W. SHAW, Chairman,
R. N. HUNEYCUTT.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — The Perma-
nent Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Re-
lief submitted the following report which was adopted:
The Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief makes
the following report to Presbytery:
We now have as candidates:
David H. Coblentz, 631 S. Fountain Avenue, Springfield, Ohio.
Jack Delmar Fesperman, 511 N. 5th St., Albemarle, N. C. (Now In
U. S. Army)
Joseph Hamilton McLeskey, Jr., 101 Hermitage Rd., Charlotte, N. C.
Jack Thomas Moore, 2033 Lyndhurst Ave. (Now in U. S. Navy)
Edgar J. C. Goodwin, Jr., now at Johnson C. Smith University.
Eugene Preston Poe, 604 Fayetteville Rd., Rockingham, N. C.
Scott McNair Poole, Troy, N. C. (Now in U. S. Army)
Homer Ashley Spencer, R. F. D. 7, Charlotte, N. C. (Now at Union
Seminary)
Olin Marsh Whitener, R. F. D. 2, Waxhaw, N. C. (Now at Columbia
Seminary)
Under the new government regulations Eugene Preston Poe has
been entered at Columbia Seminary for the class of 1946.
We still have on our rolls three candidates for medical missions —
John Knox Wilson, Joseph Franklin Wilson (now at Medical College of
Virginia) and Robert Manton Wilson, Jr. All three of these are con-
nected with the armed forces of the nation.
The attention of Presbytery is called to the limited number of can-
didates now in actual preparation for the ministry. If the situation in
our Presbytery is typical of the church as a whole, we will face a real
shortage of men to fill our pulpits in the years immediately after the
war.
HOLMES ROLSTON, Chairman.
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Candidate David H. Coblentz was granted a Letter of
Transfer to Montgomery Presbytery upon recommendation
of this Committee.
Rev. W. H. Johnston, former Stated Clerk, was authorized
to sign the Certificates of Meritorious Service for its min-
isters who were retired during his term as Clerk.
Home Missions Committee — The Home Missions Committee
was appointed a Commission on the disposal of the lot at Star.
It was further instructed to inform Mr. G. W. Stewart that
the Presbytery will either use the lot at Star or, in the event
that this is not done, the Trustees of Presbytery are hereby
instructed to return the lot to him. This Commission was
also instructed to adjust and settle the matter of two other
lots at Star which had been procured from the Stewart Es-
tate.
Records of Presbytery — The Committee on Records of
Presbytery presented the following report which was
adopted :
The Committee, appointed to examine the Minutes of Presbytery
for the One Hundred and Sixty-third and One Hundred and Sixty-
fourth Stated Sessions and the Called Meeting of March 27, 1944,
reports that we have compared the manuscript of all the Sessions with
the printed Minutes and find the latter a faithful copy. Therefore,
we recommend for approval with the following exception: A note
that on page forty-one of the printed Minutes attention is called to the
fact that recommendations One and Two in the report of the Home
Missions Committee were recommitted for further study. These
should not have been printed in the report as adopted.
J. G. GARTH, Chairman
S. M. INMAN
J. W. RISER
The Executive Committee on Home Missions reported on
the matter of regrouping the Lee Park and Benton Heights
Churches as a field and the Altan and :^ethany Churches as
a field which had been recommitted by the last Stated Meet-
ing of Presbytery. The Committee recommended this group-
ing. Presbytery refused to adopt recommendation.
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Minister and His Work — The Commission on the Minister
and His Work submitted the following report which was ad-
mitted to the record:
The Commission on the Minister and his Work in Meck-
lenburg Presbytery, respectfully submits the following re-
port:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held two
meetings, at which the following were considered and disposed of:
The name of Rev. N. E. Oplinger of Woodleaf, N. C, was approved
for a call by Cook's Memorial.
The name of Rev. J. E. Wayland of Kanawa Presbytery, West Vir-
ginia, was approved for a call by Hopewell.
Rev. R. P. Walker was approved as a temporary supply for churches
in the Presbytery desiring his services.
The name of Rev. Frank S. Johnston of Wilmington Presbytery was
approved for a call by Paw Creek and the call of Paw Creek to Rev.
Frank S. Johnston was approved as being in order.
The calls of Pineville, Banks and Six Mile to Dr. W. H. Frazer were
approved as being in order.
The name of Rev. J. D. Smith was approved for a call by Wadesboro.
The name of Rev. W. Chester Keller of Fountain Inn, S. C, was
approved for a call by Tenth Avenue.
Rev. R. H. Stone was elected Vice Chairman of the Commission.
The call of Hopewell to Rev. J. E. Wayland was approved as being
in or^er.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. REDHEAD, JR., Chairman
The Minutes of the Commission were left in the hands of
the Clerk. The Call from Paw Creek for the Pastoral Serv-
ices of Rev. Frank S. Johnston was found in order and placed
in the hands of the Stated Clerk for the time being.
Sessional Records — The Committee on improving the pro-
cedure by which Presbytery examines Sessional Records was
received and the Committee was continued.
Special Committee on Seventy-fifth Anniversary of Pres-
bytery— The Special Committee on the Seventy-fifth Anni-
versary of Presytery presented its preliminary report. This
report was received as information. Presbytery's Expense
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Fund was authorized to bear the expense of the Anniversary
Celebration up to two hundred dollars.
Place of Next Meeting — Presbytery accepted the invitation
of the Steele Creek Church for the Fall Meeting, October 17,
1944.
Installation of Ministers — The following Commissions to
install Ministers presented their reports which were admit-
ted to the record and are as follows:
I. The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg* Presbytery to ordain
and install Mr. R. L. McBath met at the Ellerbe Presbyterian Church
at 10:45 A. M., June 18th, 1944. Those present were: Mr. W. E. Price,
Chairman, Revs. Robert Turner, J. W. Stork, D.D. ; R. H. Stone and
H. A. McBath, in transit from East Hanover Presbytery who was asked
by Presbytery to preach the ordination sermon. The Commission was
constituted with prayer led by Rev. Robert Turner. Rev. R. H. Stone
was asked to act as Clerk. The Commission entered into a service of
worship with the Ellerbe congregation. It was led by Mr. W. E. Price
who presided and propounded the constitutional questions. The sermon,
by special request, was preached by Rev. H. A. McBath, father of the
pastor-elect. He also led the ordination prayer. Rev. Robert Turner
gave the charge to the pastor and Mr. W. E. Price charged the con-
gregation. The Chairman declared Rev. R. L. McBath duly ordained,
called and installed pastor of the Ellerbe Presbyterian Church. Rev.
R. L. McBath pronounced the benediction.
At 3:00 P. M. the Commission met at the Mt. Carmel Church for
the purpose of installing Rev. R. L. McBath. Mr. W. E. Price presided
and propounded the constitutional questions. Dr. J. W. Stork preached
the sermon. Rev. H. A. McBath gave the charge to the pastor and the
charge to the congregation was given by Rev. R. H. Stone. The Chair-
man declared Rev. R. L. McBath duly called and installed pastor of
the Mt. Carmel congregation. Rev. R. L. McBath pronounced the bene-
diction.
At 8:30 P. M. the Commission met with the Norman congregation
to install Rev. R. L. McBath as their pastor. Mr. Price again presided.
The sermon was preached by Rev. Robert Turner. Rev. R. H. Stone
charged the pastor and Mr. W. E. Price charged the congregation.
Mr. Price declared Mr. McBath duly installed pastor of the Norman
Presbyterian Church. Rev. R. L. McBath pronounced the benediction.
Following the benediction the Commission met and read and ap-
proved its minutes. The Commission was adjourned with prayer led
by Mr. Price.
W. E. PRICE, Chairman
R. H. Stone, Secretary.
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May 21, 1944.
II. The Commission appointed to install Rev. F. C. Pratt met just
before the morning service in the pastor's study at the Newell Presby-
terian Church and was constituted with prayer led by Rev. F. C,
Debele, Jr. The following were present: Rev. G. Dana Waters, Chair-
man, Rev. R. F. Boyd, Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr., Rev. B. F. Yandell and
elders Vernon Patterson and Robert Glasgow. Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.,
was elected clerk of the commission. The commission united with the
people of the Newell congregation in a service of worship in which
the Rev. R. F. Boyd preached' the sermon. The Rev. G. Dana Waters
presided over the meeting and propounded the constitutional questions.
Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr., and Rev. B. F. Yandell led in prayer. After the
pastor-elect and the congregation had answered the questions in the
affirmative, the Rev. F. C. Pratt was declared duly called and installed
pastor of the Newell Presbyterian Church. The charge to the pastor
was given by Elder Vernon Patterson and the charge to the congrega-
tion was given by Elder Robert Glasgow. The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. F. C. Pratt.
After the worship service the commission met and read the min-
utes. These were adopted and the meeting was closed with prayer.
F. C. DEBELE, Clerk
Resolutions — The Committee on Resolutions submitted its
report which was adopted by a rising vote and is as follows :
Mecklenburg Presbytery meeting at the Philadelphia Presbyterian
Church in its One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Stated Session wishes to
express its profound gratitude to the genial Pastor, Rev. F. R. McAlis-
ter and to the members for their most efficient manner in which they
have provided for all our needs.
We wish to thank the good ladies of the Church for serving such
a bountiful meal which was much enjoyed by all those present.
The Pastor is asked to convey our heartfelt gratitude to the con-
gregation of Philadelphia Church.
Respectfully submitted,
B. F. YANDELL, Chairman
H. E. CARTER
Minutes Adopted — The Minutes were read and adopted.
Adjournment — After the Presbytery voted to adjourn, a
hymn was sung and a closing prayer was led by Rev. R. H.
Stone. The Presbytery stood adjourned to convene in the Steele
Creek Church, Charlotte, N. C, on Tuesday, the 17th day of
October, 1944, at 10:00 A. M.
W. T. SMITH, Moderator.
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk.
J. R. ROSEBRO. Assistant Clerk.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
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Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Barium Springs, N. C.
September 5, 1944.
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in a Called Meeting following
the Session of Synod at 9:30 P. M. as ordered by the Synod
of North Carolina, for the purpose of receiving the Rev. Frank
S. Johnston from Wilmington Presbytery; of arranging for
his installation as Pastor of the Paw Creek Church ; of dissolv-
ing the pastoral relationship between the Rev. W. C. Smith and
the Lee Park, Bethany, and Altan Churches ; and of granting
him a Letter of Transfer to Southwest Georgia Presbytery.
The Meeting was called to order by the Rev. Hunter B.
Blakely, D.D., the last Moderator present. The opening prayer
was led by the Rev. P. P. Thrower.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministeri: R. P. Walker, M. B. Prince, Jr., G. Dana Waters, A. H.
Key, C. N. Morrison, B. F. Yandell, A. W. Shaw, J. L. Griggs, Paul P.
Thrower, J. C. Grier, F. R. McAlister, W. M. Walsh, R. L. McBath,
F. C. Debele, Jr., Charles G. McClure, J. W. Stewart, Jr., J. W. Stork,
Hunter B. Blakely, Holmes Rolston, W. B. Neill, Jno. R. Rosebro, W. H.
Johnston, W. A. Brown, W. A. Alexander, C. M. Boyd, E. V. Wiley,
W. C. Smith, W. F. Smith, Jonas Barclay, R. H. Stone, J. M. Walker.
—31.
Ruling Elders: R. W. Robinson, Caldwell Memorial; W. M. Farmer,
Camp Greene; B. A. Sutton, Commonwealth Avenue; J. H. McRae,
Ellerbe; W. 0. Monteith, Mallard Creek; H. P. Warlick, Matthews;
D. H. Dunn, Mulberry; F. A. Wentz, Norwood; A. S. Cathey, Paw
Creek; L. M. Rea, Providence; James O. Brown, Selwyn Avenue. — 11.
The Rev. F. S. Johnston presented a Letter of Transfer from Wil-
mington Presbytery and applied for admission to Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery. After the usual examinations were sustained as satisfactory, he
was enrolled in Mecklenburg Presbytery upon signing the obligations
required of its members. A letter of personal commendation from the
Stated Clerk of Wilmington Presbytery was read. The call of the Paw
Creek Church for the Pastoral Services of Mr. Johnston, having been
approved by a Commission on the Minister and his Work, and having
previously been read, was placed in his hands and accepted by him.
The following Commission was appointed to conduct the installation:
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Rev. R. H. Stone to preside and propound the constitutional ques-
tions; Rev. J. A. Redhead to preach; Ruling Elder R. A. Grier to charge
the congregation; Rev. J. R. Rosebro to charge the Pastor; Ruling
Elder T. M. Glasgow as Alternate.
A quorum was set as two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Presbytery took recess after prayer to reconvene at the call
of the Stated Clerk.
Presbytery reconvened at 7 P. M., September 6, at the call
of the Stated Clerk. The Moderator, Rev. W. T. Smith, pre-
sided. The opening prayer was led by the Rev. C. M. Boyd.
The Rev. W. C. Smith submitted his resignation as Pastor
of the Lee Park, Altan, and Bethany Churches, that he might
accept a call to the Church at Paulan, Georgia, in S. W. Georgia
Presbytery, These Churches concurred in his request. The
pastoral relationship was dissolved, effective September 30,
and Mr. Smith was granted a Letter of Transfer to S. W.
Georgia Presbytery.
Presbytery expressed, by rising vote, its appreciation of Mr.
Smith and his work in this Presbytery.
The Minutes were read and approved. Presbytery adjourned
following prayer led by Rev. B. F. Yandell.
W. T. SMITH, Moderator.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk.
I
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 35
The One-Hundred Sixty-Sixth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg Presbytery
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-sixth Session in the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A. M., October 17, 1944. The Mod-
erator, Rev. W. T. Smith, presided. Presbytery was led in the
invocation by the Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro.
The opening- sermon was preached by the Moderator on the
subject, 'The Cup of Blessing."
Communion — The Communion of the Lord's Supper was ad-
ministered by the Rev. W. H. Frazer and the Rev. Chas. H.
Little. The following Ruling Elders assisted: L. A. Marshall,
Mulberry; F. B. Kuykendal, Providence; W. A. Jamison, West
Ave.; W. H. Clark, Steele Creek; L. W. Hovis, Charlotte sec-
ond ; W. H. Belk, Caldwell Memorial ; E. M. Neel, Steele Creek ;
G. E. Wilson, Myers Park ; R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte Second ;
J. H. Robinson, Sugaw Creek; R. R. Grier, Central Steele
Creek; T. J. Price, Steele Creek.
The History of the Steele Creek Church was omitted, hav-
ing been recently read and printed.
Memorial — A memorial to the Rev. L. T. Gill was presented
orally by the Rev. W. H. Johnston, who was asked to complete
the memorial and put it in writing.
Roll — The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was pres-
ent. Those enrolled during the Sessions were as follows:
Ministers: G. P. Stevens, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, J.
M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, C. C. Beam, W. H. Johnston, B. F. Yandell,
J. C. Grier, A. T. Taylor, M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson,
C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, Chas. M. Boyd, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley,
W. I. Howell, Jr., D. K. Snyder, John A. Redhead, T. H. Mitchell, C.
N. Morrison, W. T. Smith, H. B. Blakeley, J. A. Jones, W. R. Buhler,
John R. Rosebro, A. A. Shaw, F. R. McAlister, R. H. Stone, R. E.
Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., W. A. Brown, P. H. Gwynn, Jr., W.
A. Alexander, E. L. Flanagan, P. P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes
Rolston, R. F. Boyd, Robt. Turner, G. Dana Waters, F. C. Debele, Jr.,
Chas. G. McClure, S. M. Inman, G. F. Houck, H. E. Carter, F. Clyde
Pratt, Jonas Barclay, R. P. Walker, J. E. Wayland, W. M. Walsh, F.
S. Johnston. — 55.
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Ruling Elders: J. P. Sifford, Albemarle First; Ross Reid, Amay
James; J. Clarence Byron, Amity; W. F. Frazier, Badin; W. B. Long,
Bethlehem; R. B. Collins, Caldwell Memorial; J. O. Hawfield, Camp
Greene; J. C. Munn, Candor; R. R. Grier, Central Steele Creek; W
Z. Bradford, Charlotte First; L. W. Hovis, Charlotte Second; B. A
Sutton, Commonwealth; W. C. Blakely, Cornelius; A. R. Shaw, Jr.
Hopewell; J. L. Choate, Huntersville ; E. L. Stinson, Indian Trail
John R. Maness, Macedonia; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; A. P
Williams, Mark's Creek; W. M. Lovin, McLean; W. A. Henderson
Monroe First; C. C. McKinnon, Mt. Gilead; D. P. Rhyne, Mulberry
Hunter Marshall, Myers Park; S. M. Alexander, Newell; F. A. Wentz
Norwood; W. D. Vanderburgh, Pageland; W. M. Wingate, Paw Creek
W. A. Rogers, Pineville; C. A. Kirkpatrick, Plaza; J. R. Currence
Pleasant Hill; C. N. Neely, St. Andrews; W. P. Harkey, Selwyn Ave.
D. J. Sullivan, Sharon; R. A. Plyler, Siler; W. H. Clarke, Steele Creek
J. H. Robinson, Sugaw Creek; J. M. Davenport, Tenth Ave.; E. L
Wingate, Thomasboro; Dr. S. H. McColl, Troy; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw
Vincent Alexander, West Ave.; R. G. Spratt, Westminster; W. F.
Caldwell, Williams Memorial; H. F. Porter, Wilmore. — 46.
Visiting Brethren — The following were introduced and in-
vited to sit as visiting brethren:
Rev. W. S. Patterson, Kings Mtn. Presbytery; Rev. W. P.
Robertson, Fayetteville ; Rev. W. C. Cooper, Kings Mtn.; Rev.
R. T. Baker, Kings Mtn.; Rev. E. E. Gillespie, Orange; Rev.
H. R. Cathey, Montgomery ; Rev. Geo. Summey, New Orleans ;
Rev. W. C. Neel, Kings Mtn. ; Rev. W. W. Akers, Kings Mtn. ;
Rev. C. H. Rowan, Bethel; Rev. W. C. Anderson, Asheville;
Rev. W. L. Lingle, Concord ; Rev. L. W. Brown, Sewanee ; Rev.
W. C. Keller, Enoree; Chaplain D. M. Mounger, Central Mis-
sissippi; Rev. S. A. Ewart, Bethel; Chaplain J. E. Scott, Jr.,
S. C. Methodist Conference.
New Elders — Ruling Elders in attendance upon Presbytery
for the first time were introduced.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. W. A. Alexander, who was
nominated at the last stated session, was unanimously elected
to serve as Moderator of this meeting.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 37
Report of Committee on Arrangement — The Rev. J. M.
Walker presented the following report of the Committee on
Arrangements which was adopted:
Your Committee on Arrangements would recommend: That the
docket as printed be adopted; that recess be taken at 1:00 P.M. for
lunch; that Presbytery reconvene at 2:00 P.M.; that recess for supper
be taken at 5:30 P.M.; that Presbytery reconvene at 7:30 P.M. and
adjourn at will. As the second order of the afternoon we recom-
mend that Rev. Geo. Mauze be heard for thirty minutes in the interest
of the Home Mission Emergency Fund, and that the third order be the
hearing of Mr. David Ovens for a like time on the work of the Barium
Springs Orphanage.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WALKER, Chairman
DOCKET
PRESBYTERY OF MECKLENBURG
One Hundred Sixty-sixth Stated Session
Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1944 — 10:00 A. M.
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. W. T. Smith, Retiring Moderator.
2. Communion Service.
3. History of the Steele Creek Church — Rev. J. M. Walker.
4. Memorial to Rev. L. T. Gill.
5. Enrollment of members of Presbytery; Introduction of Visiting
Brethren and of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. W. A. Alexander, Nominee.
7. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. J. M. Walker.
8. Appointment of Standing Committees.
a) Bills and Overtures, b) Judicial Business,
c) Minutes of General Assembly, d) Resolutions.
9. Communications.
10. Seventy-fifth Anniversary Program (11 A.M.)
11. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
12. Popular Meeting — Orphans' Home — Rev. J. C. Grier.
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13. Reports of Commissions —
a) To Install Ministers
b) Commission on Minister and His Work — Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr.
14. Reports of Permanent Committees —
a) Assembly's Home Missions — Rev. John R. Rosebro.
b) Synod's Home Missions — Rev. F. C. Debele.
c) Bible Cause — Rev. R. F. Byrd.
d) Educational Institutions — Rev. J. A. Jones.
e) Nominations — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
,f) Orphan's Home — Rev. J. C. Grier.
15. Reports of Special Committees —
a) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones.
b) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones.
c) Revision of the Manual — Rev. J. G. Garth,
16. Home Mission Emergency Fund — Rev. N. R. McGeachy.
17. Amendments to Book of Church Order.
18. Reports of Standing Committees (see 8 above).
19. Unfinished Business.
20. New Business.
21. Nomination of Moderator (First Order, Afternoon Session).
22. Place of Next Stated Meeting, Jan. 16, 1945.
23. Adoption of Minutes and Adjournment.
PRESBYTERY'S EXPENSE FUND-
CHURCHES IN ARREARS
Bethany, Bethlehem, Lee Park, Morgan Memorial, Peachland, Pine-
ville, Pleasant Hill, Ramah, Rehoboth, Roberdell, Siler, Stephenson,
Tabernacle, Wadesboro.
Communications — The Stated Clerk presentd the following
communications which were referred or disposed of as fol-
lows :
1. From Chaplain J. L. Russell asking that he be excused
from attendance upon this meeting. He was excused.
2. From Rev. A. A. Walker (through Rev. J. M. Walker)
asking that he be excused from attendance. He was excused.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 39
3. From Rev. J. G. Garth asking to be excused at noon.
He was excused.
4. From Rev. W. A. Nicholson requesting permission to
labor outside the bounds of Presbytery until the Spring Meet-
ing. His request was granted.
5. From Rev. T. H. Mitchell requesting the permission to
labor outside the bounds of Presbytery until the Spring Meet-
ing. His request was granted.
6. From Ruling Elders reporting their attendance upon the
Assembly as Commissioners. These were accepted.
7. From the Stated Clerk of the Synod calling attention to
actions of that Court. These were referred to appropriate
Committees.
THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY.
The hour for the Anniversary Celebration having arrived
the Moderator asked the Rev. J. M. Walker, Chairman of the
Special Committee to preside.
The Anniversary Address was delivered by the Rev. W. L.
Lingle on 'Tresbyterianism and Human Freedom."
The Rev. Geo. Summey, a candidate under care of this
Presbytery at its beginning, brought an address on "Remins-
cences."
A rising vote of gratitude was extended Dr. Lingle and Dr.
Summey.
The following greetings were brought: From the Morgan-
ton Presbyterian Church, ''The Church in which you were
born sends greetings upon your Seventy-fifth Anniversary" ;
From Concord Presbytery from which Mecklenburg Presby-
tery was formed, by Rev. S. L. Cathey; from Asheville Pres-
btery which was set off from this Presbytery, by Rev. R. C.
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Anderson; from Kings Mountain Presbytery, the youngest
daughter of this Presbytery, by the Rev. W. W. Akers ; from
Davidson College, by the Rev. J. R. Cunningham, President.
The following were recognized: Mrs. Lida Johnston Love,
daughter of the first Stated Clerk of the Presbytery, who as-
sisted in the writing of the early minutes ; Rev. H .L. Cathey,
of Montgomery Presbytery, a son of Steele Creek Church;
Rev. J. M. Wells ;
Appaintment of Standing Committees — The Moderator ap-
pointed the following Standing Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures — Rev. W. T. Smith, Rev. Roy Watts,
Ruling Elder C. C. McKinnon.
2. Judicial Business — Rev. W. H. Frazer, Rev. J. L. Griggs,
Ruling Elder L. W. Hovis.
3. Minutes of General Assembly — Rev. Robt. Turner, Rev.
G. F. Houck, Ruling Elder J. K. McLaughlin.
4. Resolutions — Rev. R. P. Walker, Rev. J. E. Wayland,
Ruling Elder C. A. Kirkpatrick.
Recess — The Presbytery took recess until 2:30 P. M., fol-
lowing prayer by Rev. J. M. Wells.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2:30 P .M. and was led in prayer
by the Rev. A. T. Taylor.
Nominatioit of the Moderator for the next meeting was de-
ferred until after the Popular Meeting on the Orphanage.
Home Mission Emergency Fund — The order of the day hav-
ing arrived, Rev. R. H. Stone, serving for the Rev. N. R. Mc-
Geachy, Chairman, presented the speakers. Rev. George
Mauze addressed Presbytery on this subject. Ruling Elder
John M. Wells, Jr., of Winston-Salem, spoke to the elders on
this subject.
Orphanage — The time for the next order having arrived,
the Rev. J. C. Grier, Chairman, of the Permanent Committee
on Orphans' Home presented the report. Pending adoption of
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 41
the report Ruling Elder David Ovens spoke concerning the
Home. Prayer for the Home was led by the Rev. G. Dana
Waters. The report was adopted with its recommendations
as follows:
Your Committee on the Orjlhans* Home makes the follow-
ing report : We are thankful to God for His continued blessing
upon this Institution and for the fine work that is being
done there. We recommend :
1. That our people be urged to give a liberal offering for
the Home at Thanksgiving.
2. That our people be requested to remember the Superin-
tendent and Workers and Children in their prayers.
J. C. Grier, Chairman.
Moderator Nominated — Ruling Elder David Ovens was nom-
inated for Moderator of the next stated meeting.
Letters of Transfer — Letters of Transfer were presented by
the Rev. S. A. Ewart and by the Rev. W. Chester Keller from
Bethel Presbytery and from Enoree Presbytery respectfully.
Examinations were docketed for the Evening Session.
Installations — The following Commissions to install min-
isters reported and these reports were admitted to the record :
1. INSTALLATION OF REV. W. M. WALSH
The commission appointed to install Rev. W. M. Walsh, D. D.
pastor at Morven, Camden and Lilesville churches met at the
Morven Presbyterian Church, Sunday, July 23, 1944 and or-
ganized. Rev. R. H. Stone, the chairman, presided, and the
other members were Rev. J. C. Grier, Rev. J. G. Garth, and
Ruling Elder V. L. Wall. The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. J. C. Grier, and Rev. J. G. Garth was appointed clerk.
The installation of Dr. Walsh at 11 a. m. at Morven was
as follows: Mr. Stone presided and asked the constitutional
questions, Rev. J. G. Garth preached the sermon from Judges
4:21, Mr. Stone charged the pastor, and Mr. Grier charged
the congregation. Dr. Walsh pronounced the benediction.
Dr. Walsh was installed at Camden at 3:30 p. m. the same
day. At this service Mr. Garth presided and asked the con-
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stitutional questions, Mr. Grier preached the sermon from
Acts 11 :26, Mr. Garth charged the pastor and Rev. R. H. Stone
charged the congregation. Dr. Walsh pronounced the bene-
diction.
The service at Lilesville was' held at 8 p. m. the same day
in the Methodist church, which the Presbyterians have used
since their church building was burned several years ago. At
this service Rev. J. C. Grier presided and asked the constitu-
tional questions, Mr. Stone preached the sermon from Rev.
2:10, Mr. Grier charged the pastor and Mr. Garth charged the
congregation. Dr. Walsh pronounced the benediction.
In each case the new pastor and his wife were welcomed by
the leading members of the congregation.
At the conclusion of the Lilesville service the commission
met, and heard the reading of the minutes which were ap-
proved, and adjourned with prayer by Ruling Elder V. L. Wall.
R. H. Stone, Chairman.
J. G. Garth, Clerk.
2. REV. F. S. JOHNSTON
The Commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery to Install Rev.
Frank S. Johnston met in the study at Paw Creek Church at
7:50 p. m., September 17, 1944. Rev. R. H. Stone convened
the commission and Dr. Rosebro opened the meeting with pray-
er. Members present: Rev. R. H. Stone, Dr. J. R. Rosebro,
Dr. J. A. Redhead, Jr., and Elder R. A. Grier. R. A. Grier
was appointed secretary.
The commission then joined the congregation in the worship
service in the sanctuary and conducted the installation service.
Dr. Redhead preached from John 6:68. Rev. Mr. Stone pro-
pounded the constitutional questions and declared the pastor
duly installed. Dr. Rosebro charged the pastor and Ruling El-
der R. A. Grier charged the congregation. The new pastor,
Rev. Frank S. Johnston, pronounced the benediction.
The commission then retired to the study, read and approved
the minutes, and adjourned with prayer by Dr. Redhead.
R. H. Stone, Chairman
R. A. Grier, Secretary
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3. REV. J. E. WAYLAND
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to
install Rev. J. E. Wayland as pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian
Church met at the Church Sunday afternon at 3:20 on July
30th, 1944, with the entire Commission present as follows:
Dr. W. A. Alexander, Rev. J. W. Grier, Rev. W. H. Johnston,
and ruling elders Thomas M. Glasgow and A. R. Shaw, Jr.
The Commission was constituted with prayer by Rev. J. W.
Grier, after which Rev. W. H. Johnston was elected chairman
and A. R. Shaw, Jr. clerk. The Commission then adjourned
to the Church auditorium for the installation service.
After the singing of the Doxology, Rev. W. H. Johnston led
in prayer and stated the purpose of the meeting. Dr. Alexan-
der read the scripture I Cor. 1:18-25, and preached the ser-
mon, taking as his text I Cor. 2:7.
The constitutional questions were propounded to Rev. J. E.
Wayland and the congregation by Rev. W. H. Johnston, after
which he pronounced the Pastoral relationship established.
He then led in prayer, asking God's blessing upon the Pas-
tor and congregation.
The charge to the Pastor was made by Rev. J. W. Grier,
after which ruling elder Thomas M. Glasgow charged the
congregation.
Then a hymn was sung and Rev. J. E. Wayland pronounced
the benediction.
After the service the minutes were read and approved.
The meeting was adjourned with prayer by elder Thomas M.
Glasgow.
A. R. Shaw, Jr., Clerk.
Commissian on the Minister and His Work — The following
report of the Commission on the Minister and His Work was
read and admitted to record:
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklen-
burg Presbytery, respectfully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has
held two meetings at which the following matters were con-
sidered and disposed of:
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The action of the Commission in approving the name of
Rev. S. A. Ewart for a call by Bethel and Cornelius Churches
was ratified and confirmed and the calls of Mr. Ewart by
these churches, which have been placed in the hands of the
Commission, were found in order and ordered presented to
Presbytery with recommendations that they be approved and
placed in the hands of Mr. Ewart.
The name of Rev. 0. C. Williamson of High Point was ap-
proved for a call by Cook's Memorial and the call of Mr.
Williamson by this Church, which has been placed in the
hands of the Commission, was found to be in order and was
ordered to be presented to Presbytery with the recommenda-
tion that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Wil-
liamson.
The action of the Commission in approving the name of
Rev. W. P. Robertson as Stated Supply for Locust, Oakboro
and Morgan Memorial, was upon motion, ratified and con-
firmed.
Respectfully submitted,
John A. Redhead, Jr., Chairman
R. S. Hutchinson, Secretary
Next Meeting — The invitation of the First Presbyterian
Church of Monroe for the meeting on January 16th was ac-
cepted.
The Permanent Committee on Assembly's Home Missions
reported that its business had been covered by the presenta-
tion of the Home Mission Emergency Fund.
Synod's Home Missions — Rev. F. C. Debele, Chairman, pre-
sented an oral report for the Permanent Committee on Synod's
Home Missions. This report was received and the following
recommendation adopted :
That Presbytery adopt the same apportionment as for last
year and earnestly seek to raise the same.
Rev. E. E. Gillespie, Superintendent of Synod's Home Mis-
sions, explained the work being carried on by this agency.
Bible Cause — The Rev. R. F. Boyd, Chairman, presented
the report of the Permanent Committee on Bible Cause. This
report was received and the following recommendations
adopted :
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1. That all churches in the Presbytery observe December
3 as "Bible Sunday," and that all ministers make use of the
material furnished by the American Bible Society in observ-
ing this day.
2. That the Churches contribute the full amount of the
askings of this Society, and where this amount is less than
one dollar to contribute at least this amount.
3. That the Churches be urged to cooperate with the Amer-
ican Bible Society in its Bible reading program during Novem-
ber and December.
Nominating Committee — The Permanent Committee on
Nominations made the following report which was adopted:
The Nominating Committee of Mecklenburg Presbyteny
makes the following nominations:
Trustees of Davidson College — Class of 1948 — Mr. R. A.
Dunn and Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr.
Trustee of Presbytery — Class of 1947 — Mr. W. A. Hender-
son.
Commission on the Minister and His Work — Class of 1947
— Rev. J. M. Walker, Chairman and Mr. John S. Cansler.
Executive Committee of Presbytery's Home Missions —
Class of 1947— Rev. F. R. McAlister, Rev. J. M. Walker, Rev.
R. E. Watts, Mr. Rufus A. Grier and Mr. Nat G. Speir.
Executive Committee of Religious Education — Class of
1947 — Rev. J. 0. Mann, Rev. G. Dana Waters, Mr. Henry E.
Matthews and Mr. J. N. Stribling.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Assembly's Home Missions — Class of 1947 — Rev. Geo. F.
Houck and Mr. R. R. Grier.
Auditing— Class of 1947— Mr. W. N. Ward.
Bible Cause— Class of 1947— Rev. H. E. Carter and Mr.
Harvey B. Hunter.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Class of 1947
— Rev. Frank H. Johnston and Mr. J. M. Shinn.
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Educational Institutions — Class of 1947 — ^Mr. J. W. Thom-
son and Mr. W. R. Garrison.
Evangelism — Class of 1947 — Rev. C. G. McClure and Mr.
Harry J. Spencer.
Examinations — Class of 1947 — Academic Studies — Rev.
Jonas Barclay; Languages — Rev. R. F. Boyd; Natural and
Exact Sciences — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mental and Moral
Philosophy — Rev. F. C. Pratt; English Bible — Rev. Jno. R.
Rosebro; Church History — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Theology —
Rev. Hunter B. Blakely, and Rev. W. M. Walsh; Church Gov-
ernment and the Sacraments — Rev. S. M. Inman and Rev.
J. L. Griggs; Thesis, Exegesis and Popular Lecture — Rev. C.
M. Boyd.
Foreign Missions — Class of 1947 — Rev. J. E. Wayland and
Dr. W. Z. Bradford.
Orphans' Home — Class of 1947 — Rev. J. W. Grier, Chair-
man, and Mr. Nat C. White.
Sabbath Observance — Class of 1947 — Rev. P. P. Thrower
and Mr. R. Fred Dunn.
Stewardship — Class of 1947 — Rev. W. H. Johnston and Mr.
W. Banks McClintock.
Synod's Home Missions— Class of 1947— Rev. A. T. Taylor
and Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr.
Women's Work— Class of 1947— Rev. M. R. Gibson and
Mr. Frank W. DeArmon.
The Rev. R. A. Young and Ruling Elder W. S. Cunningham
were elected to the Nominating Committee for the Class of
'47.
The Permanent Committee on Educational Institutions and
the Special Committee on the Defense Service Council made
verbal reports which were received as information.
Location and Relocation of Churches — The Special Commit-
tee on Location and Relocation of Churches submitted its re-
port. The privilege of the floor was extended to Deacon I. W.
Boaz of the Second Presbyterian Church of Albemarle.
The time for taking recess was changed to 5:45 P. M. and
for reconvening to 6:45 P. M.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 47
Following prayer by the Rev. B. F. Yandell Presbytery took
recess until 6:45 P. M.
EVENING SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 6:45 P. M. and was led in prayer
by Ruling Elder W. T. Harding.
Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions pre-
sented the following report which, with its recommendation,
was adopted by a rising vote.
Your committee submits the following report:
1. As Mecklenburg Presbytery was organized here, we
deem it most appropriate that we should hold the Seventy-
fifth Anniversary in this historic church.
2. We are thankful for the marvellous history of Steele
Creek Church and her magnificent contribution to the work
of our Presbytery. We glory in the progress of this, the
largest country church in our Assembly; especially, in its
zeal for evangelism, missions and education.
3. We thank the members of Steele Creek Church, together
with their beloved pastor, for the excellent manner in which
we have been entertained. Nothing has been left undone that
was necessary for our comfort and pleasure. We are grate-
ful to the women of the church for the delightful meals
which have been so abundantly prepared, and which we have
greatly enjoyed.
4. This meeting of presbytery will long be remembered by
each of us as a most happy and profitable occasion.
5. We recommend that these resolutions of thanks be
adopted by a rising vote and a copy be given to Dr. J. M.
Walker to be read to his congregation.
Respectfully submitted,
R. P. Walker, Chairman,
C. A. Kirkpatrick,
J. E. Wayland.
48 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Location and Relocation of Churches — Consideration of the
report of the Committee on Location and Relocation of
Churches was resumed. The report as amended and adopted
is as follows:
The work of the Special Committee on the Location and
Relocation of Churches has continued since report was last
made to the Presbytery in July of 1943. Except for particular
decisions which should be made by the Presbytery, the Com-
mittee feels that its study of the location of churches can be
pursued without the necessity of adding to the docket of the
Presbytery more than one annual report.
The Committee has worked in close cooperation with the
Presbytery's Committee on Home Missions. Locations of
chapels and of churches, as reported by the Home Missions
Commitee, have been approved. After careful inquiry the
location of a Mission for negroes on South Tryon Street and
the proposed site of a church on Wilkinson Boulevard were en-
dorsed. In conference with one church the matter of the
purchase of additional property adjacent to the present
church property was recommended. This action was taken in
view of the fact that there will be continued growth for that
particular congregation, and there is an evident need that the
church control the property which is immediately adjacent
to and practically surrounds its present site.
Seeking a clearer definition of its functions, the Special
Committee inquired of the Presbytery at its meeting in July
concerning the propriety of the Committee's concern over the
relocation of established churches, as well as the location of
proposed churches. The Presbytery, without dissent, indi-
cated that the Committee was intended to inquire into this
matter in the normal course of its work.
It is the conviction of the Committee that the functions
discharged by the Committee in the name of the Presbytery
are essential to a sane and progressive strategy for the Pres-
byterian Church in our community. It is recommended,
therefore, that the Committee be continued for a period of
one year.
Respectfully submitted,
James A. Jones, Chairman.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 49
Manual Revised — The report of the Special Committee on
Revising the Manual was adopted and the Clerk was author-
ized to print five hundred copies of the Manual as revised. Any
statement in any former Manual contrary to any statement in
the new Manual was repealed.
Sessional Records — The Special Committee on improving the
procedure for approving Sessional Records made the following
report which was adopted. The setting up of the Permanent
Committee was docketed for final action at the next Stated
Meeting.
Your Special Committee on Revising Presbytery's Method
of approving Sessional Records makes the following recom-
mendations :
1. That a Permanent Committee on "Sessional Records"
be set up to consist of three ministers, divided into classes
and serving terms similar to those of our other Permanent
Committees,
2. That the Duties of this Permanent Committee shall be
as follows: a) to receive the Sessional Records from the rep-
resentatives of the Churches at the Spring Meeting of Pres-
bytery.
b) to direct the work of Presbytery, sitting as a Com-
mittee of the Whole, in surveying these Records.
c) to sign these Records, through its Chairman, follow-
ing a notation as to the action taken by Presbytery with refer-
ence to these Respective Records.
d) to report its findings to Presbytery for its adoption.
e) to return the Records to the Representatives of the
Churches.
Respectfuly submitted,
J. W. Stewart, Jr., Chairman,
W. H. Johnston,
Chas. M. Boyd.
The Clerk was authorized to print a supply of instructions
for Clerks of Sessions.
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Home Mission Emergency Fund — The apportionments for
the Home Mission Emergency Fund were approved and are
as follows:
The THIRD HOME MISSION EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN
is getting under way. The Assembly has a goal of $335,000.00.
Of this the Synod of North Carolina is asked to raise $63,-
717.00. Mecklenburg Presbytery has been assigned a quota
of $16,080.00.
Your Stewardship Committee has been asked to apportion
this. At the meeting of the Presbytery on October 17th,
1944, we are asking that the following amounts be approved
for the churches as their part of the Home Mission Emer-
gency in its third year:
Albemarle First $250
Albemarle Second 50
Altan 10
Amay James 5
Amity 40
Badin 40
Banks 30
Benton Hts. 20
Avondale 25
Bethany 10
Bethel 40
Bethlehem 20
Beulah 16
Biscoe 100
Brainerd 20
Caldwell Mem. 1,000
Camden 20
Cameronian 20
Candor 40
Camp Greene 50
Central Steel
Creek 90
Charlotte First 2,600
Charoltte Second 3,550
Commonwealth 30
Community 10
Cook's Memorial 50
Cornelius 15
Ellerbe 30
Erdman Love
Chapel 10
Hamlet 100
Hawley Memorial 10
Hopewell 120
Huntersville 130
Indian Trail 35
Lee Park 10
Lilesville 6
Locust 12
Macedonia 25
Mallard Creek 60
Mark's Creek 20
Marshville 15
Marston 10
Matthews 40
Monroe First 450
Morgan M. 16
Morven 35
McGee 40
McLean M. 10
Myers Park 2,600
Mt. Carmel 10
Mt. Gilead 50
Mulberry 130
Newell 25
Nevin 25
Norman 10
N. Charlotte 30
Norwood 25
Oakboro 10
Pageland 1 5
Paw Creek 170
Pee Dee 10
Plaza 125
Philadelphia 75
Pineville 50
Pleasant Hill 45
Providence 100
Ramah 35
Rehoboth 10
Robinson 30
Roberdell 10
Rockingham 100
Rourk 15
Salem 10
St. Andrews 125
St. Paul 125
Selwyn Ave. 100
Sharon 150
Siler 20
Six Mile Creek 10
South Park 10
Steele Creek 900
Stephenson 6
Sugaw Creek 325
Tabernacle 10
Tenth Avenue 280
Thomasboro 60
Troy 40
Unionville 10
Unity 10
Wadesboro 75
Walkerville 15
Waxhaw 50
West Avenue 165
Westminster 380
Williams Mem. 100
Wilmore 75
Turner 10
CHAS. M. BOYD, Moderator.
. MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 51
Ministers Examined — Letters of Transfer having been pre-
sented Presbytery proceeded to examine the Rev. S. A. Ewart
and the Rev. W. Chester Keller following prayer by the Rev.
F. R. McAIister. The parts of trial as required by the Book
of Church Order were held and sustained as satisfactory. The
examination as a whole was sustained as satisfactory and
these ministers were enrolled upon signing the Covenant.
The Commission on the Minister and His Work reported
that a call for the pastoral services of the Rev. W. Chester
Keller from the Tenth Avenue Church and a call for the pas-
toral services of the Rev. S. A. Ewart from the Cornelius and
Bethel Churches had been approved. These were placed in
their hands and accepted.
The following Commissions were appointed for conducting
the installations:
1. To install Mr. Ewart: On October 22nd, at Bethel at
3:30 P. M. and at Cornelius at 6:00 P. M. Rev. J. W. Grier,
Rev. W. H. Johnston, Rev. R. H. Stone, Ruling Elder R. A.
Grier, alternate Ruling Elder Boyd Monteith.
2. To install Mr. Keller: Rev. F. C. Debele to preside. Rev.
J. L. Griggs to charge the pastor. Rev. R. F. Boyd alternate
Minister; Ruling Elder T. M. Glasgow to charge the congre-
gation. Ruling Elder A. R. Shaw, Jr., alternate. The Sermon
is to be preached by the Rev. Cliff H. McLeod of Mooresville,
N. C.
In each case a quorum was set at two Ministers and one
Ruling Elder.
Amendments to Book of Church Order — ^The amendments
to the Book of Church Order were docketed for consideration
at the next stated session and the following committee ap-
pointed to study them and make recommendations: Rev. R.
F. Boyd, Chairman, Rev. C. N. Morrison, Ruling Elder, R. V.
Kennedy.
The Standing Committees on Judicial Business and on
Bills and Overtures reported that no business had been
brought to their attention.
52 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Assembly's Minutes — ^The Standing Committee on Assem-
bly's Minutes submitted the following report which was
adopted :
Your Committee on Assembly's Minutes calls attention to:
1) The two cent per capita increases in Presbyterial Assess-
ment made necessary largely by increased expenses in the
office of the Stated Clerk of the Assembly; 2) the proposed
addition to the Book of Church Order relative to Term Pas-
torates (M. G. A. pp. 169-170) sent down to Presbytery for
advice and consent, this advice to be reported before Feb. 1,
1945. The committee recommends that in this connection a
Special Committee be appointed to study this matter and re-
port to the next Stated Session.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBT. TURNER, Chairman.
Nominating Committee — Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro was elected
to the Nominating Committee, Class of '47.
The Clerk was instructed to have the records of Presby-
tery bound and preserved, this authorization to continue in
the future.
Presbytery's Expense Fund — The per capita assessment
for the Presbytery's Expense Fund was increased from fif-
teen to seventeen cents.
Request for Church Organizations — A request from fifty-
two persons for the organization of a Presbyterian Church
at the Avondale Chapel was granted and the following Com-
mission appointed to organize: Rev. J. A. Jones, Rev. N. R.
McGeachy, Rev. R. H. Stone, Ruling Elders Edgar McGee and
W. H. Belk.
A request from twenty-two persons for the organization
of a Presbyterian Church at South Park was received and the
Home Mission Committee was appointed a Commission to
organize the Church if the way be clear.
Evangelism — The Permanent Committee on Evangelism
submitted the following report which was adopted:
1. That Presbytery endorse and adopt the Presbyterian
Evangelistic Campaign and put forth every effort to make it
a success throughout its bounds.
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2. That Presbytery set as its minimum evangelistic goal
the winning of one soul for every ten members of Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. INMAN, Chairman.
Limited Pastorates — The Moderator appointed the follow-
ing Special Committee to study and make recommendations
concerning the matter of Limited Term Pastorates: Rev. C.
M. Boyd, Rev. J. E. Wayland, Ruling Elder Hunter Marshall.
The minutes were read and approved.
The Presbytery voted to adjourn.
The Presbytery was led in a closing prayer by the Rev.
George Summey and adjourned to convene in the First
Church, Monroe, N. C, on the 16th day of January, 1945.
W. A. ALEXANDER, Moderator.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk.
J. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk.
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Norwood, N. C. Rev. J. J. Douglas
Charlotte, "Thomasboro Church Rev. C. E. White
Sugaw Creek Church Rev. Q. N. Honeycutt
Banks Church Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine
Albemarle, N. C. Rev. Lynn R. Walker
Charlotte, N. C, St. Paul ChurchRev. J. M. Walker
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Candor, N. C.
Steele Creek Church
Brainard Church
Philadelphia Church
Charlotte, N. C, Mulberry Ch.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Robinson Church
Charlotte, N. C, Sec. Church
Ellerbe, N. C.
Siler Church
Mallard Creek Church
Charlotte, N. C, First Church
Pineville, N. C.
Central Steele Creek Church
Hopewell Church
Steele Creek Church
Monroe, N. C, First Church
Charlotte, N. C, First Church
Charlotte, N. C, Myers Park Ch
Unionville, N. C.
Mallard Creek, Derita, N. C.
Caldwell Mem., Charlotte, N. C.
Sugaw Creek, Charlotte, N. C.
Pageland, S. C.
Amity, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore, Charlotte
Rockingham, (N. C.) First
Mint Hill, N. C, Philadelphia
Charlotte, N. C, St. Paul
Charlotte, N. C, West Ave.
Charlotte, N. C, Tenth Ave.
Beulah Church
Williams Memorial
Charlotte, N. C, First
Charlotte, N. C, Second
Salem Church
Hopewell Church
Huntersville Church
Myers Park Church
Paw Creek Church
Mallard Creek Church
Plaza Church
Steele Creek Church
Benton Heights Church
Sugaw Creek Church
Commonwealth Church
Sharon Church
Philadelphia Church
Steele Creek Church
Rev. J. G. Garth
Rev. S. B. Lyerly
Rev. W. H. Frazer
Rev. T. M. Stribling
Rev. S. B. McLean
Elder W. E. Price
Rev. A. S. Johnson
Rev. J. W. Stork
Rev. M. B. Prince
Rev. C. R. Nisbet
Rev. LeRoy P. Burney
Rev. A. A. Walker
Elder Hunter Marshall, Jr.
Rev. E. A. Dillard
Rev. A. T. Taylor
Rev. W. W. Akers
Rev. W. H. Johnston
Rev. E. G. Gammon
Elder A. V. Russell
Rev. J. C. Grier
Rev. C. H. Little
Rev. C. M. Boyd
Rev. C. A. Harper
Rev. R. A. Young
Rev. W. G. Thomas
Elder T. M. Glasgow
Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Jr.
Rev. W. B. Neill
Rev. H. K. Holland
Elder H. J. Spencer
Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr.
Rev. J. S. Sibley
Rev. C. D. Whiteley
Rev. E. V. Wiley
Rev. J. P. H. McNatt
Rev. J. W. Grier
Elder R. A. Grier
Rev. C. C. Beam
Rev. D. K. Snyder
Rev. Jas. A. Jones
Rev. A. L. McDuffie
Elder W. Reid Garrison
Rev. G. P. Stevens
Rev. B. F. Yandell
Rev. R. H. Stone
Rev. M. R. Gibson
Rev. Hunter B. Blakely
Rev. R. E. Watts
Rev. W. T. Smith
Rev. W. A. Alexander
MINUTES
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MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church — December 8, 1944
167th Stated Session
Monroe First Church — January 16, 1945
Adjourned Meeting
Charlotte Second Church — January 23, 1945
16Sth Stofted Session
Caldwell Memorial Church — April 17, 1945
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Next Stated Session
Stephenson Church — July 17, 1945
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Records of Presbytery
(c) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Women's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Sjmod's Minutes
(e) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(f) Auditing
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominatiors
(h) Orphans' Home
(i) Evangelism
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place, of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
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DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
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Rev. W. I. Howell, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Rev. C. N. Morrison, Moderator, Spring Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1946)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Permanent Clerk (1946)
Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro, Assistant Clerk (1946)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1946— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. James A. Jones, Charlotte; Rev. Jno. A. Redhead, Jr.
Presbytery —
1945 — Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. John James, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker
1945 — Rev. R. H. Stone; Mr. H. B. Patterson, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. Jn. S. Cansler, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier.
1945 — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. P. H. Gwynn,
Jr.; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. I.
Howell, Jr.; Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte; Mr. W. A. Hender-
son, Monroe.
1947 — Rev. F. R. McAlister; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts,
Mr. Rufus A. Grier. Charlotte; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
1945 — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Rev. C. N. Morrison; Dr. E. H. Hand,
Pineville; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Rev. Holmes Rolston; Mr. J. Wm. Thomp-
son, Charlotte; Mr. A. B. Mackey, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. 0. Mann; Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. Henry E.
Matthews, Charlotte; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to the General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.
1945 — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Mr. A. R. Craig, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Chas. M. Boyd; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
. 1947 — Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro.
1945 — Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro; Mr. D. F. Westmoreland, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. Jn. D. Elliott, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. G. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson.
1945 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1947~Mr. W. N. Ward, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. Robt. F. Boyd.
1945 — Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr. J. C. Kuck, Rt. 1, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. J. M. Russell, Newell.
1947 — Rev. H. E. Carter; Mr. Harvey B, Hunter, Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1945 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Dr. R. H. Laflferty, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. T. Dunlap, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. F. S. Johnston; Mr. J. M. Shinn, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
1945 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Mr. Geo. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. C. B. Choate, Rt. 3, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. J. W. Thomson, Charlotte; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Char-
lotte.
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. S. M. Inman.
1945 — Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. T. M. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. S. M. Inman; Mr. H. C. Alexander, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1945, Rev. M. R. Gibson; 1946, Rev. W. H.
Frazer; 1947, Rev. Jonas Barclay.
3. Languages — 1945, Rev. G. F. Houck; 1946, Rev. S. M. Inman;
1947, Rev. R. F. Boyd.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1945, Rev. P. P. Thrower; 1946,
Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1947, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy — 1945, Rev. R. E. Watts; 1946,
Rev. C. G. McClure; 1947, Rev. F. C. Pratt.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, and Rhetoric — 1945, Rev. J. W.
Stork; 1946, Rev. H. B. Blakely; 1947, Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro.
7. Church History — 1945, Rev. C. D. Whiteley; 1946, Rev. R. L.
McBath; 1947, Rev. W. H. Johnston.
8. Theology — 1945, Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. P. Mann; 1946, Rev.
C. D. Whiteley, Rev. Holmes Rolston; 1947, Rev. H, B. Blakely,
Rev. W. M. Walsh.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1945, Rev. R. F. Boyd,
Rev. W. B. Neill; 1946, Rev. R. A. Young, Rev. A. W. Shaw; 1947,
Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. J. L. Griggs.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, and Popular Lecture — 1945, Rev. Holmes Rol-
ston; 1946, Rev. R. E. Watts; 1947, Rev. C. M. Boyd.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Little.
1945 — Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. A. S, Cathey, Paw Creek.
1946— Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. E. Wayland, Dr. W. Z. Bradford.
Nominations:
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1945 — Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Mr. W. R.
Garrison, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Mar-
shall, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. S. Cunning-
ham, Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1945— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. J. C. Crowell, Ch^rjotte.
1946 — Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. W. Grier; Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
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Sabbatk Observance:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1945 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. R. L. Willis, Rt. 9, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. P. P. Thrower; Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Charlotte.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1945 — Rev. G. F. Houck.
1946 — Rev. S. A. Ewart.
1947 — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
Steivardship:
Chairman — Rev. C. M. Boyd.
1945 — Mr. H. C. Alexander, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Abernathy, Char-
lotte.
1946 — Rev. C. M. Boyd; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. W. Banks McClintock, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1945— Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. Jn. A. Kirk, Rt. 7, Charlotte.
1946 — Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. R. B. Collins, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr., Charlotte.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1945 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1946— Rev. J. M. Walker, Mr. W. M. Boyles, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. M. R. Gibson; Mr. Frank W. DeArmon, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council;
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones, Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E.
E. Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier,
Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D.D. 42.
2. G. P. Stevens 43.
3. J. W. Grier 44.
4. C. H. Little 45.
5. J. G. Garth 46.
6. J. W. Stork, D.D. 47.
7. R. H. M. Brown 48.
8. J. M. Walker, D.D. 49.
9. W. H. Frazer, D.D. 50.
10. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D. 51.
11. M. E. Peabody. 52.
12. W. B. S. Chandler 53.
13. A. A. Walker, D.D. 54.
14. C. C. Beam 55.
15. S. B. McLean 56.
16. W. H. Johnston 57.
17. J. C. McGehee 58.
18. B. F. Yandell 59.
19. W. C. Copeland 60.
20. J. C. Grier 61.
21. T. R. Alexander 62.
22. A. T. Taylor 6S.
23. M. B. Prince, Jr. 64.
24. H. C. Carmichael 65.
25. W. A. Nicholson 66.
26. W. B. Neill 67.
27. A. H. Eraser 68.
28. C. D. Whiteley D.D. 69.
29. R. A. Young D.D. 70.
30. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D. 71.
31. A. H. Key 72.
32. E. V. Wiley 73.
33. Alfred L. Roberts 74.
34. W. I. Howell, Jr. 75.
35. D. K. Snyder 76.
36. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr., D.D. 77.
37. W. C. C. Foster 78.
38. J. C. Neville 79.
39. Ben. T. Harrop 80.
40. Thomas H. Mitchell 81.
41. C. N. Morrison 82.
W. T. Smith
Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
James A. Jones, D.D.
H. L. Reaves
J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
J. L. Russell
Jn. R. Rosebro, D.D.
A. W. Shaw
F. R. McAlister
R. H. Stone
R. E. Watts
J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
E. L. Flanagan
L. L. Little, D.D.
P. P. Thrower
J. L. Griggs
Holmes Rolston, D.D.
Robert F. Boyd
G. Dana Waters
F. C. Debele, Jr.
Charles G. McClure
Sam M. Inman
Geo. F. Houck
J. 0. Mann
H. E. Carter
F. Clyde Pratt
Jonas Barclay
Carl G. Howie
Robt. L. McBath
W. M. Walsh, D.D.
R. P. Walker, D.D.
J. E. Wayland
F. S. Johnston
W. C. Keller
S. A. Ewart
O. C. Williamson, D.D.
Waldo P. Robertson
Sam'l. M. Glasgow, D.D.
S. N. Milton
Geo. H. Atkinson
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ROLL OF CHURCHES
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First David M. Morrow O. G. Whitley
1029 E. Main St. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce C. 0. Josey
Park Avenue Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Ross Reid
504 E. Boundry Box 132
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Badin, N. C. Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Harvey M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights _J. Carl Williams Story V. Tucker
Rt. 2, Box 34 Rt. 3, Monroe, N. C.
Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Jno. Rodwell W. L. Rape
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell I. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.
Beulah J. P. Belk J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd D. E. Blue Mrs. J. U. Thrower
East Rockingham, N.C. Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial _-_R. B. Collins D. E. Hipp
339 Clement Ave. 1019 W. 6th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Camden J. Thomas Hildreth Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C. Belk Bros. Co.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon J. M. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1 Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
I'
Camp Greene C. F. McPherson G. T. Woodside
301 W. Palmer 2201 Greene St.
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. G.
Candor D. C. Ewing, Jr. Hoyle Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C. Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek _R. R. Grier T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Charlotte First H. C. Alexander W. N. Ward
Box 1413 202 W. Trade
Charlotte, 1, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter Mrs. Jas. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd 1207 So. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth W. W. Kiser E. F. Cail
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C. 3921 Commonwealth Ave.
Charlotte, N. G.
Community John Cox Mrs. Pink Sutton
. Rt. 1, Box 71 Rt. 1, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn C. A. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely T. L. Washam
N. Main St. Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, N. C. Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe First ^^..J. H. McRae W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C. Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Carton Billingsley Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 84, Polkton, N. C. Box 71, Polkton, N. C.
Hamlet First S. O. Bauersfeld C. M. Pepper
Entwistle St. 303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C. Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett J. M. Blythe
Rt. 1 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Huntersville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churckes Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia __Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 270, Candor, N.C,
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes
Cognac, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlote, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
T. A. Biggers
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 270, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
A. M. Cathey
320 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Gettys
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C»
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
R. L, Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session
Mulberry L. A. Marshall
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park A. J. Beall
Commercial Bank Bldg
Charlotte, N. C.
Nevin J. H. Stewart
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson
Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young
810 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood J. H. McSwain
Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. O. Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C
Pageland H. H. Houston
Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summervillo
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C.
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C.
Philadelphia --J. W. Morris
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville W. A. Rogers
Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick
1315 Matheson
Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C
Treasurer
W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
C. B. Ross
.2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte, 4, N. C.
J. R. Button
Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
Wilbur X. Yerton
Newell, N. C.
C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C.
S. G. McLellan
828 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C.
Miss Viola Ross
.Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.
Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C.
Wm. A. Cathey
330 N. Hoskin
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, I\. C
W. Olin Morris
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C
Robert C. Hair
Pineville, N. C.
J. L. Fesperman
3908 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Oliver Howard
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Ramah J. G. Caldwell CD. Bradford
Huntersville, N. C. Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C. Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood Howard Brawley
Rt. 1, Harrisburg, N.C. Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockingham First T. D. Cameron M. C. McLeod
E. Washington Watson Bldg.
Rockingham, N. C. Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson Leroy McAuley
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
St. Andrews J. W. Craig, Jr. A. A. Clark
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside T. Mack Hill
1801 Plaza 1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts Mrs. L, T. Gill
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C. Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
Selwyn Avenue B. S. Gray Dr. W. P. Weeks
Rt. 2, Box 649 A 2717 Picardy PL
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon D. J. Sullivan E. F. Smith
Rt. 2, Charlotte 3 N.C.Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Siler Avery Plyler Carr Price
Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry J. R. Perry, Sr.
15 Academy St. W. Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C. Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis M. D. Phillips
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. 2800 S. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C.Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
Stephenson Worth Stinson Worth Stinson
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
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Churches Clerk of Session
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Tabernacle O. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey
616 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Charlotte, 3, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Unionville J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westminster H. G. Robinson
1418 Kenilworth
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Z. V. Kiser
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C,
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
A. R. Pegram
2049 Greenway
Charlotte, N. C.
M. R. Moore
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C,
J. V. Henderson
Wadesboro, N. C.
H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
H. Harold Thompson
2135 Avondale Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
14 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
December 8 1944
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in special session in
the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 2:00 P. M.
with the Moderator, Rev. W. A. Alexander, presiding, and was
led in prayer by the Rev. W. I. Howell.
The Roll — ^The following were present and were enrolled :
Ministers — Robt. F. Boyd, S. A. Ewart, J. G. Garth, J. L. Griggs,
W. I. Howell, W. H. Johnston, W. Chester Keller, F. R. McAlister, R.
L. McBath, F. C. Pratt, M. B. Prince, Jr., Holmes Rolston, J. A. Red-
head, Jr., Jn. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., R. H.
Stone, J. M. Walker, R. P, Walker, G. Dana Waters, J. E. Wayland, E.
V. Wiley, B. F. Yandell, R. A. Young, W. A. Alexander, Neill R. Mc-
Geachy. — 26.
Ruling Elders — J. Marshall Davenport, J. H. McRae. — 2
Rev. Hugh Hamilton of Enroee Presbytery, was introduced as a
visiting brother.
A quorum being present, Presbytery proceeded to its busi-
ness.
The Call — The call for this meeting was read and found in
order, and is as follows:
Charlotte, N. C.
November 29, 1944
Constitutional Requirements having been complied with the Presby-
tery of Mecklenburg is hereby called to meet at the First Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte on Friday, December 8th, 1944, at 2:00 P. M. to
transact the following business if the way be clear:
1. — To dissolve the pastoral relation between the Rev. W. A. Alex-
ander and the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, and to grant
him a letter of transfer to Red River Presbytery.
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2. — To dissolve the pastoral relation between the Rev. Robt. Turner
and the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, and to grant him a
letter of transfer to Concord Presbytery.
3. — To receive the Rev. W. P. Robertson from the Presbytery of
Fayetteville.
4 — To receive the Rev. O. C. Williamson from the Presbytery of
Orange, and to arrange for his installation as Pastor of the Cook's
Memorial Presbyterian Church.
5 — To attend to any matters arising out of the above.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR.
Stated Clerk
Ministers Dismissed — ^The Rev. W. A. Alexander requested
that the pastoral relation between himself and the First Pres-
byterian Church of Charlotte be dissolved that he might
accept a call to the First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport,
Louisiana. The Church concurred in the request. This re-
quest was granted, effective December 31, 1944, and he was
granted a Letter of Transfer to Red River Presbytery.
Rev. Robert Turner requested that the pastoral relation be-
tween himself and the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe
be dissolved that he might accept a call to the position of
General Secretary for the Presbytery of Concord. The Church
concurred in the request. This request was granted, effective
January 1, 1945, and he was given a Letter of Transfer to
Concord Presbytery.
The Stated Clerk was directed to write letters of commen-
dation concerning these brethren to the Presbyteries to which
they are going.
Ministers Received — The Rev. O. C. Williamson presented a
Letter of Transfer from Orange Presbytery. The Rev. W. P.
Robertson presented a Letter of Transfer from Fayetteville
Presbytery. These were found in order. After the usual
examinations had been given and sustained as satisfactory,
these ministers were received into the Presbytery and en-
rolled upon signing the Covenant.
Commission Appointed — A Call for the pastoral services
of the Rev. 0. C. Williamson from the Cook*s Memorial Church
was read, found in order, and placed in Mr. Williamson's
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hands. After he had signified his acceptance, the following
commission was appointed to install him as pastor of the said
Church :
Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro to preside and propound the Constitutional
Questions; Rev. N. R. McGeachy to preach the Sermon; Rev. J. M.
Walker to charge the Congregation; Ruling Elder R. A. Grier, Steele
Creek, to charge the Congregation; Alternates: Rev. J. O. Mann, Ruling
Elder Plato Davenport, Paw Creek. The Installation Service is to be
held at 3:30 P. M., December 17th, 1944.
A quorum was set at two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Rev. S. M. Inman was elected to serve on the Permanent
Committee on Nominations, filling the unexpired term of the
Rev. W. A. Alexander.
Other vacancies occasioned by the tranfer of Dr. Alexander
and Mr. Turner were referred to the Committee on Nomi-
nations.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery adjourned following prayer led by the Rev.
M. B. Prince.
W. A. ALEXANDER, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Sixty-Seventh
Stated Session oF Mecklenburg
Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church
Monroe, N. C.
January 16, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-Seventh Stated Session in the First Presbyterian Church
of Monroe, N. C, at 10:00 A. M., on the above date.
The last Moderator present, the Rev. W. T. Smith, presided.
The Presbytery was led in the invocation by the Rev. J. M.
Walker.
The Moderator preached on the subject ''The Salt of the
Earth" using as his text Matthew 5:13.
Memorials — The following Memorials were read and adopted
by a rising vote. Prayer on behalf of the bereaved families
was offered by the Rev. J. W. Stork.
REV. R. S. BURWELL
Rev. Richard Spotswood Buiwell, D. D. was born in Hillsboro, N. C,
July 8, 1853, the son of Rev. Robert Burwell and Margaret Anna Rob-
ertson Burwell. He attended Kings Mountain Military Academy, York-
ville, S. C. and Davidson College from which he was graduated in
1875. His theological course was taken at Union Seminary then located
at Hampdan-Sydney, Va. He received the degree of Bachelor of Divin-
ity from that institution in the spring of 1878. He was licensed by
Orange Presbytery at New Bern, N. C, April 29, 1878, and was or-
dained by Dallas Presbytery at Cleburne, Texas, April 12, 1879.
Dr. Burwell's ministry was long and successful, covering a period of
47 years. He served in the following fields: Princeton, Mo., summer
of 1878; West Fork and Denton, Texas, 1878 to 1883; Graham, Texas,
1883 to 1884; back to Denton, Texas, until 1886; Morrilton, Ark.,
1886 to 1908; Ozark, Ala., 1908 to 1910; New Hope Church, Gaston
County, N. C, 1910 to 1917; Hopewell Church, Mecklenburg County,
1917 to 1925. He retired from active service in 1925 and moved to
Davidson, N. C. where he spent the remainder of his life. Davidson
College .conferred the degree of D. D. on him in 1927.
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Dr. Burwell was first married to Miss Julia Blair of Tyler, Texas on
Oct. 2, 1882. She died Oct. 26, 1892. On May 6, 1897 he married
Miss Blanche Franklin of Gallatin, Tenn., who survives him. He is
also survived by one child, Mrs. J. Gerald Murphy of Davidson, N. C.
Dr. Burwell was a faithful preacher of the Gospel of the Lord
Jesus Christ. He was a humble worker in the vineyard of our Lord.
The author of this memorial enjoyed the privilege of knowing Dr.
Burwell intimately, and in his opinion Dr. Burwell came nearer being
a perfect Christian gentleman than any man he has ever known.
Dr. Burwell died Nov. 6, 1944.
Respectfully submitted,
J. W. GRIER
REV. J. S. SIBLEY
Julian Scales Sibley was bom at Columbus, Ga., August 27, 1867,
the son of William Crapton Sibley and Jane Eliza Thomas. He received
his B. A. degree from Erskine College in 1887 and his B. Th. from
Louisville Seminary in 1896.
He was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Louisville in 1895
and was ordained by the Presbytery of Upper Missouri on October 7,
1896.
He was married to Miss Cora Bee Haddon of Due West, S. C. who
survives him, together with his three sons.
During his lifetime Dr. Sibley had an active and profitable ministry
for the Master.
He served the following pastorates:
1896-97 The church of Lawson, Missouri, and at the same time
served as stated supply of the Bethel Church.
1897-1900 Wallace Church in Atlanta, Ga.
1900-1904 Winchester, Va.
1904-1911 First Presbyterian Church, Pensacola, Fla.
1911-1914 Stuart Robinson Memorial Church, Louisville, Ky.
1915-1919 Tenth Avenue Church, Charlotte, N. C.
1919-1923 First Presbyterian Church, Waycross, Ga.
1923-1926 First Church, Gainesville, Ga.
1926-1927 Presbyterian Church of Water Valley, Miss.
1927-1933 First Church of Shelby ville, Tenn.
In 1933 he retired from the pastorate but continued his work of
preaching the Gospel serving as a supply pastor and evangelist in
Charlotte, N. C. from 1933 to 1935 and serving the Camp Greene
and Nevin Churches as supply in 1936.
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After a life of seventy seven years and a ministry of over 48 years
this faithful servant of our Lord was called to his eternal reward on
December 12, 1944 after an illness of ten days, the result of a fall.
As the name of Julian Scales Sibley is transferred from the records
of Mecklenburg Presbytery to the records of the Church of the First-
born those who knew him will long remember his consecration to the
cause of Christ, his gentle and loving spirit, his deep concern for the
welfare of his fellow men, and his longing for souls to be brought to
the Master. Those who have had the privilege of working side by side
with Dr. Sibley will always cherish his memory as a friend and helper
in the things of the Kingdom.
Mecklenburg Presbytery has lost a faithful servant but the things
that he has done among us for the Master will live long and continue
to create for him among men an ever widening circle of influence.
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. INMAN
REV. T. F. HUNEYCUTT
Rev. Theodore F. Huneycutt was born February 6, 1888, near Stan-
field, N. C. Early in life he felt the call to the Gospel Ministry. After
completing his preparation in the public schools of Stanly County, and
at Hollis, N. C, he taught in the Stanly County schools for a number
of years.
He was licensed to preach in the Baptist denomination, August, 1907,
and was ordained August, 1917. Mr. Huneycutt entered the Presby-
terian ministry September 11, 1922. His first work in this denomina-
tion was Stated Supply at Beulah, Salem, and Pageland. He was
called in 1923 to become pastor of the Morgan Memorial Church. A
few years later, the Locust, Oakboro, and Stanfield Churches were
added to his charge. On account of ill health he gave up all churches
except Morgan Memorial, continuing this work until he went to be
with the Lord on September 17, 1944.
The Rev. Mr. Huneycutt was twice married. His first marriage was
to Miss Cora Huneycutt of Locust, N. C. She died a few years later
leaving one daughter, Rachael.
In 1918 he was married to Miss Minnie Huneycutt. He is survived
by his widow and five children: Susie, Sybil, Usel, June Rose, and
Theodore, Jr.
This servant of God was truly a meek man, caring nought for the
honor and emoluments this world holds out to lure us away from Him
who said, "I am meek and lowly in heart." His chief pay was in minis-
tering in places accounted of little or no prominence by those of less
spiritual perception. His ministry was spent out beyond where the
bands stop playing and where the only romance is that of redeeming
love.
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He was not only a meek man but also a wise man. He gave earnest
heed to the Scriptural exhortation not to be wise in our own conceits
but seek that wisdom which is from above. He believed that "he that
winneth souls is wise" and "they that be wise shall shine as the bright-
ness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as
the stars for ever and ever."
This soldier of the Cross grew tired, wounded, and weak campaign-
ing for the Captain of his salvation and was reassigned last Septem-
ber to heavenly service. May God's marvelous grace comfort and
keep his family is our prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. WHITELEY
ROBERT J. McILWAINE
Rev. Robert J. Mcllwaine died December 15, 1944, in a hospital
in Charlotte, N. C, and was buried at Banks Church in Union County,
after a funeral service at his childhood church on December 17. He
fell in his home in Monroe on December 13, and passed away two
days later. He leaves a wife, who was Miss Delia Shields, of Car-
thage, N. C, whom he married July 28, 1898, and two sons, Ardrey
Shields Mcllwaine, and Robert Erskine Mcllwaine, and one grandson,
child of Dr. A. S. Mcllwaine.
Robert James Mcllwaine was born near Rehoboth Church, March
16, 1860, and was 84 years of age at his death. He was the son of
Dr. William Mcllwaine and his wife, Levicy Potts Mcllwaine. He
attended the Hopewell High School, and went to Union Theological
Seminary in 1892-94. He was ordained by Mecklenburg presbytery
July 27, 1895, having been licensed the previous year,
Mr. Mcllwaine became pastor at Long Creek and Shiloh churches,
and was stated supply to the Kings Mountain group in 1898 to 1901.
These churches were then in Mecklenburg presbytery. From 1901 to
1907, he was pastor in East Alabama presbytery at Pea River Church
and its group. Due to a breakdown in health, he moved to Montreat
in 1908 and remained there until 1910, when he became evangelist in
Union County, North Carolina, where he spent 24 years in developing
Presbyterian churches, erecting over 20 manses and churches, and
probably accomplishing more in home missions than any other man in
the Southern Presbyterian church. He retired from active service in
1934, being put on the Honorably Retired list by the presbytery of
Mecklenburg.
The home mission work in Union County holds a unique place in
the annals of the church, and is immediately connected with the in-
terest of the Belk brothers, William, Henry and John M. Belk, of
Monroe and Charlotte.
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When W. H. Belk began his unusual career as a merchant in 1888,
his business began at once to prosper, and he invited his brother, Dr.
John M. Belk, to join him, which John did, and gave up his calling as
a physician to enter mercantile business.
The Presbyterian church in Monroe was the only Presbyterian church
in Union County in 1888 when Belk brothers began their interest in
missions. We must except old Tirzah church in Union County, but in
Bethel presbytery. The first minister they supported in this work was
Rev. Jonas Barclay in 1891-92. Mr. Barclay was succeeded by Rev.
William Black, 1893-94, and he in turn was succeeded by Rev. M. C.
Arrowood who served from 1894 to 1897.
Home mission matters rocked along for 13 years, with varying
progress, until 1910, when Robert J. Mcllwaine came down from Mon-
treat to take charge of the work sponsored by the Messrs. Belk. And
for 24 years, this faithful minister pioneered in vacant fields specializ-
ing in Union County. To trace the development of this work would
require more space than is at our disposal, and research in the minutes
of Mecklenburg presbytery. Suffice it to say that Mr. Mcllwaine*s
work resulted in the organization of nine churches and in the construc-
tion of over 20 churches and manses.
Mr. Mcllwaine 's consecration and industry were outstanding. He
was tireless in preaching, faithful in the care of the churches, and
often superintended the construction of these buildings personally.
He was pastor as well as preacher, and his name became a household
word all over Union County, not only in Presbyterian homes, but
also in others of various denominations. He was ever on the alert for
the sick and needy, and many rise up and call him blessed.
Since his retirement in 1934 he has been of invaluable help in
advice to the churches and ministers, who prized his counsel, and
sought his help. He also continued his life as a student and in reading
and attended the house of God when health permitted. He followed
his old work with deep interest and constant prayer. He took great
delight in cultivating his garden and flowers.
Brother Mcllwaine's funeral was attended by a great congregation
of friends, and the services consisted of the usual rites combined with
tributes to the life and work of God's servant. He lies buried beside
his parents and his brothers and sisters. One of his brothers. Dr. W. E.
Mcllwaine lived to be 90 years old with a ministry lasting 63 years.
This distinguished family of four brothers and two sisters all lived
to advanced ages, the youngest dying at 72. It could be said of them
all, they all bore fruit in old age. Brother Mcllwaine came to his
end as a shock of corn in his season, gathered in the granary of the
Heavenly Father and treasured for his character and service to the
kingdom.
Churches and Manses Built By Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine
The home mission work of Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine was such an out-
standing achievement that some permanent record of it ought to be
made. 1 have asked Mrs. Mcllwaine to give me a list which she has
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done from memory. Altan church was first built as a school, and Belk
brothers helped on it. This academy was remodeled as a church,
burned and was rebuilt, under the leadership of Mr. Mcllwaine.
Bethany church, six miles from Altan, was organized and the church
built.
Siler church was organized by J. W. Siler, but Mr. Mcllwaine served
this church and two men entered the ministry under his leadership,
T. M. Davis, and Jay McDonald Davis.
Mr. Mcllwaine built a manse at Walkersville, and built two churches
at Rehoboth, near Waxhaw, one having burned. He organized Indian
Trail and built church and manse. He organized Unionville and built
church and manse. He organized Stephenson and built the church.
He organized Lee Park and built church and manse. He built Benton
Heights chapel, not the present building and secured a manse. He
organized Beulah and built the church. He built the church at Badin.
He led in repairs at Polkton and Peachland. He organized Turner
and built church. He organized Morgan Memorial and built the church.
He secured a manse at Pageland and repaired Salem church.
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. GARTH
L. T. GILL
Leonard Thurston Gill was born in Bridgenorth, England, March 12,
1872, and died on July 28, 1944, in Pageland, S. C. He was the
son of Joshua Gill and Maria Norton Gill. He was educated in the
English schools, and was graduated from the Gloucester University
School. Following the completion of his studies in the schools of Eng-
land, he came to America and pursued his graduate studies in the
University of Texas at the same time that he took his theological
training in Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, from which he
was graduated in 1905.
Mr. Gill was three times married. First to Miss Mary Dudley, the
daughter of a Presbyterian minister. Rev. Charles Rufus Dudley. To
this union were born some children, one or two of whom died in
infancy. Only one grew to maturity, Miss Ruth Gill, who survives her
father and lives in Memphis, Tenn.
On October 6, 1934, he married Miss Gladys Lee Tucker who sur-
vives him.
After his graduation from the Austin Presbyterian Tlieological
Seminary Mr. Gill was licensed (1904) and ordained (1905) by West-
ern Texas Presbytery. His ministerial service began with a pastorate
at Beeville, Texas, 1905-1906; then at Waxahachie, Texas, 1906-
1907. He was evangelist and superintendent of home missions in
Western Texas Presbytery, 1907-1911. He served in this same ca-
pacity in Mecklenburg Presbytery in the Sjmod of North Carolina,
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1911-1925. Upon his return to the service in 1934 he was stated
supply of Marshville, Peachland and Polkton churches in Mecklenburg
Presbjrtery, 1934-1935; and from 1935 to the time of his death he
served as pastor of Beulah, Pageland and Salem churches, also in
Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Mr. Gill was a stirring preacher and a successful evangelist. There
are, no doubt, many who can count the persuasive power of his
preaching as the first human influence that turned their minds and
hearts toward God and won them to the joy of His salvation through
faith in Jesus Christ. It was truly a great service that Mr. Gill ren-
dered as superintendent of home missions in Mecklenburg Presby-
tery; but perhaps the finest work of his life was done in his last years
as pastor of a group of home mission churches in unsparing ministry
to a people whose story is told in "short and simple annals."
"Thy comfort comes through pain,
Thy tender hand the burden lifts,
And hope shines through the cloud in golden rifts.
And unto those who trust Thee come again
Courage and peace and all such kindred gifts,
'Clear shining after rain'."
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSTON
Roll — ^The following were present and were enrolled or were
enrolled during the meeting:
Ministers — J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, J. M.
Walker, Q. N. Huneycutt, W. H. Johnston, B. F. Yandell, A. T. Taylor,
M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, M. R. Gibson, C. D. Whiteley, R. A.
Young, C. M. Boyd, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, W. I. Howell, Jr., D. K.
Snyder, Jn. A. Redhead, C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith, Jas, A. Jones,
H. L. Reaves, W. R. Buhler, Jn. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, P: R. McAl-
Isiter, N. R. McGeachy, R. H. Stone, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Wm. A.
Brown, P. P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, Holmes Rolston, R. F. Boyd, F. C.
Debele, G. Dana Waters, C. G. McClure, S. M. Inman, G. F. Houck,
J. O. Mann, H. E. Carter, Jonas Barclay, R. P. Walker, J. E. Way-
land, F. S. Johnston, W. C. Keller, S. A. Ewart, O. C. Williamson,
W. P. Robertson — 53.
Ruling Elders — J. C. Kuck, Amity; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights;
P. C. Kelley, Bethel; I. D. Cramell, Bethlehem; R. S. Bigham, Cald-
well Memorial; W. M. Farmer, Camp Greene; C. B. Choat, Central
Steele Creek; W. B. McClintock, Charlotte First; H. F. Wolfe, Char-
otte Second; O. L. Bellinger, Commonwealth; R. L. Willis, Cooks Me-
morial; C. G. Pepper, Hamlet First; A. R. Shaw, Jr., Hopewell, M. G.
Gibson, Huntersville; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail; J. R. Maness, Mace-
donia; L. C. Hunter, Mallard Creek; C. P. Hipp, McGee; W. R. Kirk-
man, Monroe First; W. E. Stegall, Morven; R. L. Martin, Mt. Gilead;
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Jn. S. Cansler, Myers Park; S. A. McClellan, North Charlotte; F. H.
Story, Norwood; E. O. Ross, Oakboro; H. H. Houston, Pageland; W. M.
Wingate, Paw Creek; C. S. Harkey, Philadelphia; J. R. Miller, Pine-
ville; J. D. Elliott, Plaza; S. A. Wingate, Pleasant Hill; W. C. Flowers,
Robinson; R. C. Heyward, Rockingham First; R. H. Blackwelder, Sr., St.
Andrews; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; J. R. Baillie, Selwyn Ave.; H. Q. Kirk-
patrick, Sharon; Page Price, Siler; R. W. Bergler, Steele Creek; W. M.
Presley, Stephenson; W. R. Garrison, Sugaw Creek; O. L. Efird, Taber-
nacle; J. M. Davenport, Tenth Ave.; W. F. McCall, Thomasboro; J. V.
Mullis, Unionville; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; G. T. Wingate, West Ave.;
J. L. Capps, Westminster; Robt. N. Williams, Williams Memorial; E. H.
Barnette, Wilmore; E. W. McKnight, Avondale — 53.
Visiting Brethren — The following were introduced and were
invited to sit as visiting brethren: Chaplain D. M. Mounger,
Central Mississippi Presbytery; Rev. D. T. Caldwell, East
Hanover Presbytery ; Rev. Robt. Turner, Concord Presbytery ;
Rev. Andrew Allison, Meridian Presbytery; Rev. Jno. Aiken,
Monroe Baptist Church. '
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present
and Presbytery was led in the opening prayer.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. W. I. Howell was elected
Moderator, Ruling Elder David Ovens, nominated at the last
Stated Session, being absent because of illness.
Committee on Arrangements — ^The Committee on Arrange-
ments submitted the following report which was adopted:
That the Docket as printed be followed; that Presbytery take recess
at 12:45 P. M. and reconvene at 2:00 P. M.; that the following special
orders be observed: 11:45 A. M. Foreign Mission Report; 1st Order
of Afternoon the nomination of the Moderator; 2nd Order of After-
noon the election of Commissioners to the Assembly; 3rd Order of
Afternoon the report of the Defense Service Council. Presbytery is
to adjourn at will.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBT. TURNER (for the Committee)
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. W. T. Smith.
2. History of the Monroe First Church.
3. Memorials: Rev. L. T. Gill; Rev. J. S. Sibley; Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine.
4. Enrollment, Members of Presbytery, Visiting Brethren, Introduc-
duction of Ruling Elders present for first time.
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5. Election of Moderator — Ruling Elder David Owens, Nominee
6. Committee on Arrangements.
7. Appointment of Standing Committees:
(1) Records of Presbytery
(2) Bills and Overtures
(3) Judicial Business
(4) Resolutions
(5) Installations
8. Communications
9. Reception of Ministers and Candidates
10. Calls for Pastors and Supplies
11. Foreign Mission Program — Rev. Chas. H. Little
12. Defense Service Council — Rev. Jas. A. Jones
13. Reports of Permanent Committees:
(1) Evangelism — Rev. S. M. Inman
(2) Foreign Missions — Rev. Chas. H. Little
(3) Stewardship — Rev. Chas. M. Boyd
14. Reports of Commissions:
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. J. M. Walker
(2) Installations of Ministers
15. Election of Commissioners to the General Assembly
16. Reports of Standing Committees (See 7 above)
17. Unfinished Business:
(a) Revision of Manual
(b) Limited Term Pastorates — Dr. Chas. M. Boyd (M.G.A.
pp. 167-170)
(c) Amendments to Bk. Ch. 0. — Rev. Robt. Boyd (M.G.A.
pp. 152-162)
(d) Other matters
18. New Business
19. Nomination of Moderator (First Order after Lunch)
20. Time and Place of Next Meeting
21. Adoption of Minutes
22. Adjournment
Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the follow-
ing communications which were referred or disposed of as
follows :
1. A proposed overture presented by the Rev. W. H. Johnston ask-
ing the General Assembly to discontinue all action looking toward
union with the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., was referred to the
Standing Committee on Bills and Overtures.
2. A communication from the Assembly's Committee on Radio
was referred to a Special Committee on Radio and the members ap-
pointed being: the Rev. G. Dana Waters, Chairman, Rev. J. A. Jones,
Rev. C. G. McClure.
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3. Requests to be excused from attendance at this meeting from
the Rev. G. P. Stevens and the Rev. R. L. McBath. These requests
were g^ranted.
4. From the Rev. S. M. Glasgow of Savannah Presbytery, stating
that he now resides in Charlotte and requesting permission to labor in
the bounds of this Presbytery. This request was granted.
Minister Dismissed — The Rev. M. R. Gibson requested that
the pastoral relation between himself and the Marshville and
Hawley Memorial Churches be dissolved, effective January 31,
1945, and that he be granted a certificate of transfer to Kings
Mountain Presbytery. The Churches indicated their concur-
rence with Mr. Gibson in this request. This request was
granted.
Foreign Missions — The time for the order of the day hav-
ing arrived, Presbytery heard the report of the Permanent
Committee on Foreign Missions. Rev. J. E. Wayland led in
prayer. The report was read by the Rev. C. H. Little, Chair-
man. Pending its adoption Presbytery heard the Rev. Andrew
Allison of our China Mission, in an address on the work in
China. Prayer was offered by the Rev. (Chaplain) H. L.
Reaves. The report was adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Foreign Missions reports that since our last
report to Presbytery a number of Missionaries have spoken to various
Churches, Auxiliaries, and Young People's Groups. We mention, sent
directly from the Nashville Office, Rev. S. C. Farris who spoke to
several Churches, Auxiliaries, High Schools both in the city and county
during October.
Your Chairman attended a Conference at Greensboro on November
14 of Chairmen from the various Presbyteries in the Synod. The pur-
pose was to plan for an extensive and intensive campaign during the
Foreign Mission season. As a result, efforts have been made to have
regional conferences held in each County of our Presbytery; asking
key ministers to sponsor these at strategic points and invite all con-
gregations nearby to attend; the purpose being the undergirding of
the whole program of Foreign Missions with concerted prayers of all
our people and for Mission Study. Before the season is out we hope
all these will have been held.
The Young People of the Presbytery have arranged to have a rally
in each of their four districts. These will be held on January 14th
and 21st. Miss Estelle Lumpkin and Rev. Andrew Allison will be the
speakers.
We recommend that:
1. The Foreign Mission Season, January 1-February 4th, 1945, be
observed in all our churches as the time for church-wide dedication to
the task of Christian Missions and that all our ministers be urged to
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preach frequently and fervently on Missions and that the whole church
be called to earnest prayer for this work.
2. That every church observe January 28-February 4 as the week
of Prayer and Self-Denial and that supplemental offerings be taken
for this cause.
3. The most acute need confronting our Foreign Mission work is
Missionary recruits. One hundred new missionaries are needed the
minute the war is over and they need to be preparing now. Parents
should be urged to dedicate their sons and daughters to this work
and High School pupils should be urged to volunteer for life-time work
in foreign fields. "The harvest truly is plenteous but the laborers are
few."
4. That $250,000 be the goal to be raised over the Assembly dur-
ing Self-Denial week for the Christian re-occupation of the Far East,
looking toward a total of a million dollars for this purpose. Also funds
are needed at once for work in Mexico, Brazil, and Portugal, where
the doors of opportunity are opening wide and rapidly.
5. Pending the adoption of this report that Presbytery hear the
Rev. Andrew Allison.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. LITTLE, Chairman
J. N. STRIBLING
W. Z. BRADFORD
J. E. WAYLAND
D. K. SNYDER
A. S. CATHEY
Reception of Candidate — The Committee on Christian Edu-
cation recommended the reception of James Reaves as a can-
didate for the Gospel Ministry. The proper credentials were
produced. Mr. Reaves was presented and examined on experi-
mental religion and his motives for seeking the ministry by
the Rev. J. M. Walker. The Moderator proposed the consti-
tutional questions which were answered by Mr. Reaves. The
examination was sustained as satisfactory. A charge was
given to the candidate by the Rev. 0. C. Williamson. Presby-
tery was led in prayer by the Rev. H. L. Reaves and the
name of the Candidate was recorded on the Presbytery's
Roll of Candidates for the Ministry.
Home Mission Emergency Fund — The report for the Home
Mission Emergency Fund was presented by the Rev. N. R.
McGeachy and was received as information.
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Standing Committees — The following Standing Committees
were appointed by the Moderator :
1. Records of Presbytery: Rev. W. H. Johnston, Rev. A. W. Shaw,
Ruling Elder A. R. Shaw, Jr.
2. Bills and Overtures: Rev. C. D. Whiteley, Rev. R. A. Young,
Ruling Elder C. G. Pepper.
3. Judicial Business: Rev. W. T. Smith, Rev. J. W. Grier, Ruling
Elder R. L. Martin.
4. Resolutions: Rev. E. V. Wiley, Rev. G. F. Houck, Ruling Elder
T. A. Biggers.
5. Installations: Rev. J. A. Jones, Rev. C. N. Morrison, Ruling
Elder W. R. Garrison.
Prayer was offered on behalf of those in the Armed Forces
who are members of our churches and who are now missing
in action, and for Ruling Elders David Ovens and W. E. Price
who are ill. This prayer was led by the Rev. A. W. Shaw
and the Rev. C. M. Boyd.
The Stated Clerk was instructed to wire Mr. Ovens, who
was nominated as Moderator at the last Stated Session, and
who because of illness is prevented from attending this Ses-
sion, Presbytery's regrets at his illness and its wish for his
speedy recovery.
Evangelism — The Permanent Committee on Evangelism
submitted the following report which was adopted. The Com-
mittee, together with Presbytery's Office was requested to
circularize the Churches with reference to this report as it
thinks best.
The statistical reports of the Presbytery for the year ending March
31, 1944, reveal the following facts. The total membership of the
churches in the Presbytery is 20,396. This is the largest membership
in the history of the Presbytery. There is now a total of 94 churches.
With a total constituency larger than any other Presbytery in the
Assembly the following figures reveal the evangelistic results of the
year's work.
At the beginning of the year there were 19,460 members of the
churches. During the year 695 were added on profession of faith.
This means that it took twenty-eight church members to bring one
soul to Christ in a year, or to state it differently, it took each member
an average of twenty-eight years to bring one soul to Christ. This
figure seems much too low though it is slightly lower than the average
of one for every thirty in the assembly and one for every twenty-nine
in the Synod.
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During the year there were twenty-five churches reporting no addi-
tions on profession of faith. Of these three reported a membership of
over 100 and two reported a membership of over 200. These twenty-
five churches listed a membership of 1,527.
It would seem to your committee that with the vast amount of
work that is done by our people annually the above spiritual birthrate
should be much higher and the churches showing no evangelistic re-
sults should be much lower. We are inclined to ask the question, "Are
our people too busy abouj; lesser things to concern themselves with
the most important task of the church, that of winning souls?"
We are most gratified and encouraged by the reports of the work
of the churches. Increased attendance, more generous giving, and the
elimination of church debts are commonplace occurances today but
we would caution pastors and churches against becoming satisfied with
these material evidences of progress. God has placed more value on
a soul than on the most beautiful church building, and there is more
joy in heaven over one soul that repents than over ninety and nine
church members at a fellowship meeting.
We believe that the evangelistic results of our years' work can be
improved and we would make the following recommendations:
1. Christ has called his followers the light of the world. If our
light is to be seen we must bring it into the open. We therefore call
upon every Christian in the Presbytery to search his own heart and
evaluate his own life to see if he or she is radiating a message through
daily living.
2. We urge our people to make use of every means of grace through
prayer and the reading of the scriptures in our homes, as family
groups, and in our individual devotional lives.
3. We call upon every organization of the church to make a defi-
nite, prayerful, and persistent effort for the saving of souls.
4. We would urge every pastor, officer and teacher in the Sunday
School to make constant effort that no child passes through the Sun-
day School without a definite challenge to give his life to Christ.
5. That the recommendation of the Synod's committee presented
at the fall meeting of Pi-esbytery be reemphasized, namely:
That Presbytery set as its minimum evangelistic goal the winning
of one soul for every ten members and that each church be urged to
take this quota as a goal for the year.
That Presbjrtery endorse and adopt the Presbyterian Evangelistic
Crusade. We believe this to be an excellent program of evangelism
and urge every pastor to study it carefully.
6. That every church make a special effort in the field of evangelism
during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. INMAN, Chairman
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The Clerk was instructed to advise the Rev. Geo. A. Atkin-
son that it will be necessary for him to appear personally in
order to be received into the Presbytery.
Amendment to Manual — An amendment to the Manual, hav-
ing been acted upon favorably at the last Stated Session of
Presbytery, setting up a Permanent Committee on Sessional
Records, was adopted. This Committee shall direct the work
of the Committee of the Whole at the Spring Meeting of Pres-
bytery in examining Sessional Records. It shall be composed
of three members.
Nominating Committee — The Nominating Committee made
the following recommendations which were adopted:
Home Missions: To take place of Rev. Robt. Turner, 1946, Rev.
W. I. Howell.
Religious Education: To take place of Rev. Robt. Turner, 1946,
Rev. J. L. Griggs.
Advisory to General Secretary: 1945, Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Ruling
Elder, A. R. Craig; 1946, Rev. C. M. Boyd; Ruling Elder, W. E.
Price; 1947, Rev. Jn. A. Redhead, Jr.; Ruling Elder R. A. Grier.
Examinations: On Theology, Rev. J. O. Mann in place of Rev. W. A.
Alexander, 1945.
On Location of Churches: Rev. J. M. Walker in place of Rev. Robt.
Turner.
Sessional Records: P. P. Thrower, Chairman; 1945, Rev. G. F.
Houck; 1946, Rev. S. A. Ewart; 1947, Rev. P. P. Thrower.
Special Judicial Committee: Rev. W. H. Johnston in place of Rev.
W. A. Alexander as Chairman.
The Presbytery took recess until 2:00 P. M. following
prayer by the Moderator.
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:00 P. M.
The Presbytery reconvened and was led in prayer by the
Rev. A. T. Taylor.
Moderator Nominated — As the first order following lunch.
Presbytery proceeded to the nomination of the Moderator for
the next Stated Session. Ruling Elder David Ovens was nomi-
nated.
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Commissioners to the General Assembly — The following
were nominated as Commissioners to the General Assembly
meeting in Montreat, N. C, May 24, 1945, and were elected
by acclamation:
MINISTERS
Principals Alternates
W. I. Howell R. F. Boyd
C. G. McClure W. T. Smith
J. A. Redhead A. H. Key
G. D. Waters F. C. Debele
S. M. Inman P. P. Thrower
J. O. Mann W. R. Buhler
RULING ELDERS
J. D. Elliott, Plaza C. G. Pepper, Hamlet
A. R. Shaw, Hopewell Samuel Winget, Pleasant Hill
R. C. Haywood, Rockingham C. S. Harkey, Philadelphia
J. N. Stribling, Charlotte First Harry Kirkpatrick, Sharon
Hunter Marshall, Myers Park T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail
C. P. Hipp, McGee Daniel McCaskill, Macedonia
Defense Service Council — The Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Chairman
of the Special Committee on the Defense Service Council pre-
sented the Rev. D. T. Caldwell, Director of the Assembly's
Council. The Presbytery expressed its appreciation of the
address and of the work Dr. Caldwell is doing by a rising vote.
Stewardship — The following report of the Permanent Com-
mittee on Stewardship was presented and adopted:
Your Committee on Stewardship begs to report:
Your apportionment for the benevolent causes for 1943-1944 was
$150,534-00. You paid to all benevolent causes including specials
$197,267. Your apportionment for 1944-1945 was $163,004.00. No
accounting as yet can be made, of course, for the current year. Your
apportionment for 1945-1946 is $182,780.00. Your Committee recom-
mends that the amount be accepted.
Your Committee in conference with General Secretary R. H. Stone,
has done its best to apportion fairly among the churches the asking
for the year 1945-1946. Your Committee recommends the following
apportionments to the churches:
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Albemarle, 1st $3,000
Albemarle, 2nd 100
Altan 77
Amay James 20
Amity 800
Avondale 300
Badin 500
Banks 350
Benton Heights 60
Bethany 21
Bethel 350
Bethlehem 100
Beulah 50
Biscoe 300
Brainerd 121
Caldwell Mem'l:
Reg. Benev. 10,000
Spec. Benev. 17,000
Camden 122
Cameronian 175
Candor 200
Camp Greene 300
Cent'l Steele Ck. 1,000
Charlotte, 1st 22,000
Charlotte, 2nd 41,000
Commonwealth 250
Community 30
Cook's Mem'l 700
Cornelius 116
Ellerbe 200
Erdman L'e Chap'l 48
Hamlet 1,024
Hawley Mem'l 40
Hopewell
1,900 Pleasant Hill
653
Huntersville
1,650
Providence
1,000
Lee Park
94
Ramah
526
Lilesville
37
Rehoboth
12
Locust
150
Robinson
300
Macedonia
100
Roberdell
50
Mallard Creek
800
Rockingham
600
Marks Creek
140
Rourk
80
Marshville
125
Salem
45
Marston
150
St. Andrews
500
Matthews
400
St. Paul
1,000
Monroe, 1st
3,200
Selwyn Ave.
1,000
Morgan Mem'l
25
Sharon
2,000
Morven
356
Siler
160
McGee
400
Six Mile Ck.
63
McLean Mem'l
60
So. Park Chap.
60
Myers Park
30,000
Steele Ck.
10,100
Mt. Carmel
50
Stephenson
36
Mt. Gilead
600
Sugaw Creek
4,000
Mulberry
1,500
Tabernacle
65
Newell
200
Tenth Ave.
3,500
Nevin
120
Thomasboro
600
Norman
35
Troy
377
North Charlotte
200
Turner
60
Norwood
240
Unionville
50
Oakboro
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48
Pageland
100
Wadesboro
644
Paw Creek
1,500
Walkersville
75
Pee Dee
36 Waxhaw
600
Plaza
1,400
West Avenue
3,000
Philadelphia
1,000
Westminster
5,000
Pineville
750
Williams Mem.
1,600
Indian Trail
300 Wilmore
600
Your Committee recommends that the contributions to the causes
be divided after the following percentages:
Presbytery's Office 5%
Presbytery's Home Missions 22%
Foreign Missions 25%
Orphanage 6 %
Assembly's Home Missions 10%
Synod's Home Missions 5%
Christian Ed. & Min. Relief 5%
Educ. Insts. incl. U.T.S. 14%
Religious Educ. & Pub. 21^4%
American Bible Society Vz %
Assembly's Training School % %
Religious Educ. in Synod 3^%
Rel. Educ. in Presbytery 1%
Your Committee recommends that March 4 or the convenient day
nearest thereto be set as Volunteer or Every Member Canvass Day.
Your Committee recommends that March 18-March 25 be fixed as
pay up days.
Your Committee notes with pleasure that many, if not all of the
churches of the Presbytery, which had indebtedness have liquidated
their obligations and that many of the churches which have building
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needs are laying aside funds for material development when the suit-
able time arrives. Your Committee recommends that all churches hav-
ing obligations or needing enlarged or improved buildings take advan-
tage of the times of free flowing money to provide against their needs.
Your Committee notes with regret that a number of self sustaining
churches are not paying their pastors salaries equal to $1,800.00 fixed
by Presbytery as the minimum amount on which home mission workers
and pastors should be called. Your Committee recommends that all
churches be asked to endeavor to lift the support of their pastors to
that level as a minimum.
Your Committee notes with regret the wild spending seen on every
hand. Your Committee recommends that all pastors be asked to
preach with a new and strange zeal the demands of stewardship of
material things as well as of all life in this year upon which we have
entered.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. M. BOYD, Chairman
Arrearages in accounts with Presbytery's Expense Fund
were remitted as follows: Completely remitted — Lee Park
$6.00; Peachland $15.90; Siler $47.55; Stephenson $18.10;
Reduced—Morgan Memorial $71.16 to $1.16; Roberdell $72.60
to $2.60 ; Rehoboth $15.30 to $2.30.
Bills and Overtures — The Standing Committee on Bills and
Overtures recommended that the following overture be sent
to the Assembly:
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg respectfully overtures the General
Assembly meeting in Montreal, N. C, on May 24th, 1945, to cease all
activities looking toward organic union with the Presbyterian Church,
U. S. A.
Presbytery declined to adopt this recommendation.
Adjourned Meeting — An adjourned Meeting was set for
Tuesday, January 23, 1945, at 2:30 P. M., in the Second
Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
Records of Presbytery — The Standing Committee on Rec-
ords of Presbytery presented the following report which was
adopted :
The Committee appointed to examine the Records of Presbytery re-
ports that the Stated Clerk placed in our hands the Assistant Clerk's
notes, the typewritten manuscript, and the printer's proof sheets of a
Called Meeting at Charlotte 1st Church, June 19, 1944; of the 165th
Stated Session, Philadelphia Church, July 19, 1944; Called Meeting at
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Barium Springs, September 5, 1945; the 166th Stated Session, Steele
Creek Church, Oct. 17th, 1944.
We have compared the manuscript with the printed copy and find
them faithfully and accurately kept with the exception of a few typo-
graphical errors.
We recommend that the printed copy be designated as the official
minutes of Presbytery, and that the Stated Clerk be commended for
the faithful performance of his duties.
Respectfully submitted, '
W. H. JOHNSTON, Chairman
A. W. SHAW
A. R. SHAW, JR.
Judicial Committee — ^The Standing Judicial Committee re-
ported that no matters had been brought to its attention.
Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions re-
ported as follows: This report was adopted.
1. Mecklenburg Presbytery in its 167th Stated Session deems it
a real privilege to meet in the First Church of Monroe, the first or-
ganized Presbyterian Church in Union County.
2. We are grateful to the Session and Members of thei Congrega-
tion of this Church for their gracious hospitality and especially to
the ladies who prepared and served the delicious noonday meal.
3. We are deeply indebted to each one who has contributed to the
inspiration and work of Presbytery today.
4. We recommend that these resolutions be adopted by a rising
vote and a copy be given to the Session of this Church to be read
before the Congregation this coming Sunday morning.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. WILEY, Chairman
G. F. HOUCK
T. A. BIGGERS
Minister and His Work — The Commission on the Minister
and His Work submitted the following report which was ad-
mitted to the record.
The Commission on the Minister and his work in Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery respectfully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held four
meetings, at which the following matters were considered and disposed
of:
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The call of Rev. C. H. Little by Sharon for another year was ap-
proved.
The name of Rev. Sam N. Milton of Haines City, Florida, was ap-
proved for a call by Wadesboro and the name of Rev. W. A. Murray
of Hancock, Maryland, was approved for supply work in the Pres-
bytery.
The call of Rev. Sam N. Milton by Wadesboro was found to be in
order and ordered to be presented to Presbytery with the recommen-
dation that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Milton.
The name of Rev. Lawrence Irving Stell of Mexico, Missouri, was
approved for a call by First Presbyterian Church of Monroe.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WALKER, Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary
Radio — The Special Committee on Radio recommended that a Special
Committee be elected to continue work on this matter and that it be
empowered to raise $250 for this work. This recommendation was
adopted and the following elected as members of this Committee: Rev.
G. Dana Waters, Chairman, Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. C. G. McClure,
Rev. W. C. Keller. One other member is to be selected by these
members.
The Stephenson Church extended an invitation for the July Meet-
ing of Presbytery. This was docketed for the next meeting.
Unfinished business was docketed for the Adjourned Meeting.
The Minutes were read and approved.
The Presbytery voted to adjourn.
The closing prayer was led by the Rev. R. H. Stone, and Presbytery
adjourned to meet in Adjourned Session in the Second Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N. C, January 23, 1945, at 2:30 P. M.
W. I. HOWELL, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JN. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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Adjourned Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Second Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
January 23, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in an Adjourned Ses-
sion in the Second Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at
2:30 P. M. on the above date.
The Moderator, the Rev. W. I. Howell, presided. '
The opening prayer was led by the Rev. C. G. McClure.
Roll — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers — C. M. Boyd, F. R. McAlister, P. P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs,
Jn. R. Rosebro, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., R. H. Stone, S. M. Inman,
C. G. McClure, J. G. Garth, W. C. Keller, J. W. Grier, E. V. Wiley,
M. B. Prince, Jr., N. R. McGeachy, W. H. Johnston, Holmes Rolston,
F. C. Pratt, W. A. Brown, Jonas Barclay, R. P. Walker, R. F. Boyd,
W. T. Smith, F. C. Debele, R. A, Young, S. A. Ewart, G. W. Waters,
J. E. Wayland, B. F. Yandell, C. N. Morrison, W. P. Robertson, J. M.
Walker, W. R. Buhler, C. C. Beam— 34.
Ruling Elders — H. H. Houston, Pageland; H. F. Wolfe, Charlotte
2nd; R. N. Williams, Williams Memorial; A. R. Shaw, Jr., Hopewell;
J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; J. L. Capps, Westminster; C. B. Choate, Central
Steele Creek; Jn. D. Elliott, Plaza; W. R. Garrison, Sugaw Creek — i».
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
The Rev. W. R. Buhler requested that the pastoral rela-
tionship between him and the Stephenson Presbyterian Church
be dissolved. The Church concurred in the request. Pres-
bytery granted the request.
The Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church requested per-
mission to change the terms of its call for the pastoral serv-
ices of the Rev. C. G. McClure so that the salary will be in-
creased from $4,200 to $4,800. The change was approved.
The Permanent Committee on Home Missions recommended
that Presbytery, through its Trustees, convey the title to the
property, now held by them for the Presbytery, on Avondale
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Ave., to the duly elected Trustees of the Avondale Presby-
terian Church. This recommendation was adopted and the
change ordered.
Minister Dismissed — The Rev. N. R. McGeachy, requested
that the pastoral relation between himself and Sugaw Creek
Presbyterian Church be dissolved, effective February 15th,
and that he be granted a Letter of Transfer to Concord Pres-
bytery that he might accept a call to the First Church of
Statesville. The Church concurred regretfully in this request.
Presbytery granted the request.
Rev. J. G. Garth was granted permission to add to the me-
morial to the Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine which was adopted at the
last Stated Session.
The Chairman of the Permanent Committee on Ministerial
Relief was authorized to make application for aid from the
Assembly's Committee for the widow of the Rev. R. J. Mc-
llwaine, the amount of aid applied for to be determined by
the said Chairman.
Nominations — The Nominating Committee presented the
following recommendations which were adopted:
That the places occupied by the Rev. N. R. McGeachy on the Com-
mittees of Presbytery be filled as follows: Presbytery's — Home Mis-
sions, Class of 1945, by the Rev. W. H. Johnston; Chairman of the
Home Missions Committee by Ruling Elder R. A. Grier, already a mem-
ber of the Committee; Examinations, Church History Section, Class
of 1946, by the Rev. R. L. McBath; Orphans' Home, Class of 1945,
Rev. W. T. Smith — Special Committee on Location and Relocation of
Churches, by Ruling Elder R. A. Grier, Chairman of Home Mission
Committee.
Limited Pastorates — ^The Rev. C. M. Boyd, presented the re-
port of the Special Committee appointed to study the report
of the Assembly's Committee on the Minister and His Work
sent down to Presbytery to be studied with reference to Lim-
ited Term Pastorates. The report with its recommendation
was adopted and the Stated Clerk was instructed to send a
copy to the Christian Observer. Presbytery did not look with
favor on the Limited Term Pastorate.
Amendments to the Book of Church Order — The Rev. R. F.
Boyd presented the report of the Special Committee appointed
to study the proposed Changes in the Book of Church Order
sent down to the Presbyteries by the Assembly for approval
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or disapproval. These changes were approved with the fol-
lowing exceptions:
Sect. 36. First amendment disapproved
Sect. 53. Third sentence change disapproved
Sect. 112. Approved with exception of deleting subsection 3 in Bk.
of Ch. O.
Sect. 124. Fourth sentence change disapproved
The following suggestions were offered:
Sect. 52. Delete the word "church"
Sect. 76a. (2) Delete the word "church"
Sect. 93. That the second paragraph in this section be numbered
93a.
Sect. 278. That the words "sealing ordinances" in the second sen-
tence be changed to "sacraments"
Chaplain D. M. Mounger was introduced to the Presbytery.
He offered his services to the Churches and to the homes
troubled by problems arising from the absence or injury of
loved ones in the Armed Forces.
Installations — ^The following Commissions to install pastors
presented their reports. These were admitted to the record
and are as below:
REV. S. A. EWART
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. Silas A. Ewart as pastor of Bethel and Cornelius Churches met
at Bethel Church at 3:25 P. M. October 22, 1944. The meeting was
called to order and opened with prayer by the Chairman, Rev. W. H.
Johnston. Members present: Rev. W. H. Johnston, Rev. J. W. Grier
and Elders Boyd Monteith and Rufus A. Grier. Rev. R. H. Stone was
absent due to conflicting preaching engagement. R. A. Grier was ap-
pointed secretary of the Commission.
The Commission then joined the congregation in the worship service
led by Rev. W. H. Johnston, who preached from the text John 21:22,
"Follow me." Mr. Johnston propounded the constitutional questions
and declared Rev. S. A, Ewart duly installed as pastor of Bethel
Church. Rev. J. W. Grier charged the pastor. Elder R. A. Grier
charged the congregation. Rev. S. A. Ewart pronounced the benedic-
tion. After the congregation had come forward and pledged their
loyalty to their new pastor, the Commission took recess and enjoyed a
social hour at the manse at Cornelius.
The Commission reconvened in the church at Cornelius at 6 P. M.
and joined in the worship service led by Rev. W. H. Johnston. The
same assignments and duties were performed by Rev. W. H. Johnston,
Rev. J. W. Grier and Elder R. A. Grier as in the afternoon service at
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Bethel. Rev. W. H. Johnston propounded the constitutional questions
and declared Rev. S. A. Ewart duly installed as pastor of Cornelius
Church. The service was closed with benediction by the new pastor.
After the congregation had come forward and pledged their loyalty to
their pastor, the commission read and approved the minutes and the
meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. J. W. Grier.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Chairman
R. A. GRIER, Secretary
REV. W. C. KELLER
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. W. Chester Keller as pastor of Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Church
met Sunday, October 29th, at 7:10 P. M., in the Session Room of the
Church. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Rev. F. C.
Debele, and was opened with prayer by Rev. J. L. Griggs. A. R. Shaw,
Jr., having been elected Clerk, the Commission adjourned to the church
auditorium for the installation service.
The invocation was pronounced by Rev. F. C. Debele, and the scrip-
ture lesson from Matthew 5:38-48 was read by Rev. C. H. McLeod,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville, North Caro-
lina. The evening prayer was offered by Rev. J. L. Griggs. The ser-
mon was delivered by Rev. C. H. McLeod, his text being taken from
Matthew 5:47, and his subject being "Beyond the Human Standard."
After the sermon the questions to the pastor-elect and the congre-
gation were propounded by Rev. F. C. Debele, after which he declared
Mr. Keller to be the duly installed pastor of the church. A prayer by
Mr. Debele followed.
The charge to the pastor was delivered by Rev. J. L. Griggs and
Elder Thomas M. Glasgow charged the congregation, after which Mr.
Rev. C. H. McLeod led in prayer. The benediction was pronounced
by Rev. W. Chester Keller after which the members of the congrega-
tion came forward to extend their welcome to Reverend and Mrs.
Keller.
The Commission reconvened in the Session Room where the minutes
were read and approved, and the meeting adjourned with prayer by
Rev. C. H. McLeod.
A. R. SHAW, JR., Clerk
REV. O. C. WILLIAMSON
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Dr. O. C. Williamson as pastor of Cook's Memorial Church met in
the session room at 3:20 P. M., December 17, 1944.
Dr. Rosebro, Chairman, called the meeting to order, and Dr. Walker
led in prayer. Members present: Dr. J. R. Rosebro, Dr. J. M. Walker,
Dr. J. 0. Mann, Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, and Elders Plato W. Daven-
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port and Rufus A. Grier. R. A. Grier was elected secretary. The Com-
mission then joined the congregation in the worship service led by
Dr. Rosebro. The sermon was preached by Rev. Neill R. McGeachy
from the text, Ephesians 1:18, 19. Dr. Rosebro propounded the con-
stitutional questions and declared Dr. Williamson duly installed as
pastor. Dr. J. O. Mann led the prayer of consecration. Dr. J. M.
Walker made the charge to the pastor and Elder Rufus A. Grier
made the charge to the congregation. Elder Plato W. Davenport, a
member of the Commission, brought greetings from and pledged the
continued co-operation of the Paw Creek Church with which Cook*s
Memorial was formerly grouped. Dr. Williamson pronounced the
benediction.
After the congregation had come forward and pledged their loyalty
to Dr. and Mrs. Williamson, the Commission read and approved the
minutes and Dr. Rosebro closed the meeting with prayer.
J. R. ROSEBRO, Chairman
R. A. GRIER, Secretary
Church Organized — The Commission appointed to organize
a Church at the Avondale Chapel presented the following re-
port which was admitted to the record :
The Commission appointed to organize the Petitioners of the Avon-
dale Presbyterian Church met at 7:15 P. M. November 5, 1944, in the
Avondale Chapel and was called to order by the convener, the Reverend
James A. Jones, who constituted the Commission with prayer. Those
present were the Reverend R. H. Stone, the Reverend James A. Jones,
and Ruling Elders E. M. McGee and W. H. Belk. The Reverend John
R. Rosebro was asked to sit with the Commission and to offer his coun-
sel and advice. The Reverend James A. Jones was elected Chairman
of the Commission, and the Reverend R. H. Stone was elected Sec-
retary.
After discussing the service which was to follow at the appointed
hour of 7:45 in the Chapel, the Commission united with the congrega-
tion in the service of worship. The invocation was offered by Ruling
Elder E. M. McGee. The devotional service was led by the Reverend
James A. Jones, who spoke on "The Nature and Function of the
Church." The Church Law concerning the organization of a particu-
lar church was read to the congregation.
Church letters were presented to the Commission for the following:
G. D. Aitken, 3114 Willow Oak Rd.--from Westminster Presbyterian
Mrs. G. D. Aitken, 3114 Willow Oak Rd from First Christian
Mr. and Mrs. John Grant Carey, 1429 Lilac Rd.
from Westminster Presbyterian
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. McKnight, 3124 Willow Oak Rd.
from Westminster Presbyterian
Miss Anna Lois McKnight, 3124 Willow Oak Rd.
from Westminster Presbyterian
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Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Johnson, 3106 Willow Oak Rd.
from Westminster Presbyterian
Dan E. Johnson, 3106 Willow Oak Rd._from Westminster Presbyterian
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Stevenson, 3000 Somerset Ave.
from Second Presbtyterian
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert B. Jerman, 2909 Avondale Ave.
from Second Presbtyterian
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Meacham, Jr., 2922 Avondale Ave.
from Second Presbtyterian
Miss Lavinia Fleming, 3000 Somerset Ave — from Second Presbyterian
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Smith, 3301 Willow Oak Rd.
from Second Presbtyterian
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grier, 1300 Hemlock St. .from Second Presbyterian
Mr. John A. McGee, 1300 Townes Rd from Second Presbyterian
Mrs. John A. McGee, 1300 Townes Rd from St. John's Baptist
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Wheeler, 2930 Somerset Ave.
from Second Presbtyterian
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stenhouse, 1323 Townes Rd.
from Second Presbtyterian
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hamer, 1010 Marsh Rd from First Methodist
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Norris, Jr., Clinton Rd._from Dilworth Methodist
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lineberger, 3144 Willow Oak Rd.
from Wesley Heights Methodist
Mr. Kenneth R. Lineberger, 1407 Lilac Rd.
from Wesley Heights Methodist
Mrs. M. C. Howard, 2816 Avondale Ave. _ -from Myers Park Methodist
Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Meacham, 408 Marsh Rd.
from Lumberton Presbyterian, Lumberton, N. C.
Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Greene, 3030 Sunset Dr.-.from Tabernacle A.R.P.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Moore, 2932 Avondale Ave.
from Tenth Ave. Presbyterian
Carole Joyce Moore, 2932 Avondale Ave.
from Tenth Ave. Presbyterian
Mrs. G. C. Oldham, 2921 Idlewood Circle
from First Presbyterian, Newport News, Va.
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Washam, 3111 Cambridge Rd.
from Chalmers Memorial A.R.P.
Mr. and Afrs. James T. Alexander, 3122 Willow Oak Rd.
from Trinity Methodist
Miss Lula Kirkpatrick, 3000 Park Rd from Second Presbyterian
The Commission examined Robert M. Stevenson, Jr., and John A.
McKee, Jr., and received them upon profession of their faith.
The congregation subscribed to the Covenant for the organization
of a new church and adopted as its name the Avondale Presbyterian
Church. The Church was declared constituted by the Chairman of
the Commission, who led the congregation in prayer.
42 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The congregation then proceeded to elect officers according to the
Law. The following men were elected Elders: Messrs. G. D. Aitken,
G. B. Meacham, Jr., E. W. McKnight, and John A. McGee.
The following were elected Deacons: Messrs. J. T. Alexander, E. W.
Hamer, Dan F. Johnson, Hubert B. Jerman, Paul H. Moore, Wayne
B. Smith, J. D. Stenhouse, and S. F. Washam.
The Commission requested Dr. John R. Rosebro to confer with the
officers elected concerning their responsibilities and their knowledge
of the standards of the Church. The service was adjourned with the
benediction, and the Commission adjourned to meet on November 12
at 7:00 P. M. at the Avondale Presbyterian Church.
The Commission met on November 12 at 7:00 P. M. in the Avon-
dale Presbyterian Church, and the meeting was opened with prayer
by the Chairman. The Reverend Neill R. McGeachy, the Reverend
James A. Jones, and Ruling Elders, W. H. Belk and E. M. McGee were
present. The Reverend R. H. Stone was absent.
The Commission conferred with the officers elected and after exami-
nation as prescribed by the Law, proceeded at a service of worship to
install them into their offices. Constitutional questions to the officers
elected and to the congregation were propounded by the Chairman.
Upon satisfactory answer, the officers were ordained and installed.
Mr. G. D. Aitken and Mr. E. W. McKnight, having been formerly
ordained as Elders, were only installed. Mr. John H. Moore, having
been formerly ordained as a Deacon, was only installed. Mr. J. T.
Alexander was providentially detained from attending the meeting,
and his ordination and installation were committed into the hands of
the Session.
The Reverend Neill R. McGeachy delivered a charge to the officers
and to the congregation in the form of a sermon on the subject, "The
Officer at Work" from the Scripture of I Peter 1:5-11. Dr. John R.
Rosebro was named convener of the Session by the Commission. The
Commission having completed its appointment, read and approved its
minutes, and adjourned with prayer and benediction by the Chairman.
JAS. A. JONES, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Secretary
Next Meeting:— The place of the next Stated Session was left
in the hands of the Stated Clerk and the Moderator.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following a closing prayer Presbytery adjourned to con-
vene on April 17, 1945, at 10:00 A. M.
W. I. HOWELL, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Sixty-Eighth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
April 17, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-eighth Stated Session in the Caldwell Memorial Presby-
terian Church of Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A. M., on the above
date.
The Moderator, Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr., presided.
The invocation was led by the Rev. W. H. Frazer.
The Moderator preached the opening sermon using as his
text, Romans 12:1.
A special prayer was led by the Rev. J. W. Grier on behalf
of the Rev. C, H. Little and Mrs. Little who had just heard
of the tragic death of their son, Lt.-Com. Anderson Little near
Roanoke, Va.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by
the Rev. W. A. Brown and the Rev. F. C. Debele. The follow-
ing Ruling Elders assisted: W. H. Belk, Rufus A. Grier, J. R.
Craven, J. C. Cansler, W. W. Riser, A. K. Winget, D. F. West-
moreland, and Joe W. McLaney.
History of Caldwell Memorial Church — The history of the
Caldwell Memorial Church was read by the Pastor, Rev. C. G.
McClure. It was adopted and is as follows:
The first movement toward the organization of the present Caldwell
Memorial Presbyterian Church was taken in March, 1912. Eighty resi-
dents of the Elizabeth section of the growing city met in the audi-
torium of the Elizabeth College and petitioned the Presbytery to ap-
point a commission to organize them into a church.
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On April 4, 1912, the commission appointed by Presbytery met at
Elizabeth College, Messrs. Morris E. Trotter, A. M. Young and W. E.
Price were elected and installed as elders; Messrs. W. M. Smith, O. J.
Thies, J. L. DeLaney, H. H. Straub and J. P. Quarles were elected and
installed as deacons. The first regular preaching service was held on
May 19, 1912, in the Elizabeth College auditorium. A lot was pur-
chased at the comer of East Fifth Street and Park Drive at a cost of
$3,000, the present site of the church. A small frame building was
erected for temporary quarters and the name "Knox Memorial Pres-
byterian Church" was selected for the new group, in honor of John
Knox.
On October 27, 1912, Rev. R. E. Hough of the Chalmers Memorial
A. R. P. Church of Charlotte, was called as pastor. He accepted and
began his ministry on November 10 of that same year. At the close
of the first year of its existence, the Session reported to Presbytery
that 34 members had been received by letter and 23 by confession of
faith, making a total membership of 130.
The first building, known as the Sunday School building, was com-
pleted and the first service held there in October, 1914. In October,
1916, Rev. Mr. Hough resigned his pastorate after four years of faith-
ful service. At the close of his pastorate, the membership was 259,
with a Sunday School membership of 212.
In December, 1917, the church called Rev. G. Fisher Bell from
Florence, Ala., who accepted the call and began his duties immediately,
preaching his first sermon to the congregation on December 17, 1917,
and being installed on January 14, 1918. In March, 1922, largely
through the efforts of Dr. Bell, the church was favored with the gift
of Mrs. Sallie Caldwell White of $50,000 as a memorial to her parents,
David A. and Martha A. Caldwell. The name of the church was
changed to "Caldwell Memorial" as of April 1, 1922, to comply with
the terms of the gift. The new edifice was finished in December, 1922,
and dedicatory services were held December 17, 1922. The membership
at this time numbered 525, with a Sunday School membership of 612.
Dr. Bell resigned his pastorate in February, 1926. Under the
guidance of Dr. Bell, who was greatly beloved by all, the church more
than doubled its membership and gifts, completing a large building
program meanwhile.
In July, 1927, a call was extended Dr. Charles R. Nisbet of Kansas
City, Mo. He accepted and entered upon his pastorate September 4,
1927. Under his leadership the church continued to grow and expand.
The church has for a number of years supported and partly sup-
ported a number of missionaries on the foreign field, besides contribut-
ing to all other benevolent causes. In 1930, total gifts for all pur-
poses reached an approximate sum of $25,000.
The women of the church were first organized in 1912 as the Ladies'
Aid Society. In 1916, another ladies' organization was formed known
as the Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary Society. The two organi-
zations united in March, 1917, under the title of the Woman's Aux-
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iliary, with Miss Martha Bell, sister of the pastor, as first president
and guiding spirit.
Under this new organization the women have done a large and
noble work along educational lines and in developing the spiritual life
of the church. The budget the past few years has reached more than
$2,500 each year in addition to their many other activities.
Under the able leadership of Dr. Nisbet the church paid off all the
indebtedness that was on the home plant and embarked on a vigorous
home mission program. Feeling a keen desire to assist the Negroes
within our midst, Mr. W. E. Price, Mr. W. H. Belk and other laymen
in the church sponsored the Amay James Mission and made it pos-
sible for them to have the present building in which they worship
and in which a church has been organized. The church assists also
in providing a part of the salary of the pastor for the Amay James
Church.
Early in 1939 Caldwell Memorial Church began to take note of the
rapidly growing Chantilly and Oakhurst sections and conducted sur-
veys with a view to estabishing a mission in one of these sections. In
January, 1940, Rev. H. L. Reaves accepted the call of the church to
become superintendent of extension work and took up the task of
beginning this work. He occupied this post for two years in which
time Commonwealth Church was built and organized. In April, 1942,
this church had a membership of 84 and a Sunday School roll of 150
pupils. Caldwell Memorial Church provided the salary of this exten-
sion worker for two years, bought the lot on which the church stands
at a cost of nearly $1,200, made substantial cash contributions toward
building the church, including the gift of the brick by Mr. W. H. Belk
and assumed the grreater portion on the indebtedness on the building.
The Church is now completely free of debt, and went to self-support
April 1, 1945. This is in many ways a remarkable showing and a
worthy example to other churches.
In work among its young men Caldwell Memorial Church has a
splendid record. The "Stronghold Bible Class," taught by Mr. S. J.
Harris, soon outgrew the limited quarters and appealed for more room.
When the church was unable to provide a larger class room they built
and paid for a little building of their own. This class is one of the
livest branches of the church. The older men's Bible class, and the
men's fellowship group are also very active.
On April 1, 1942, the pastor. Rev. Charles R. Nisbet, D.D., resigned
in order that he might give his full time to evangelistic work. Dr.
Nisbet continued to supply the church until the election of a pastor.
The Rev. C. G. McClure, minister of Third Presbyterian Church,
New Orleans, La., was called to the pastorate of Caldwell Church, in
September, 1942, and he began his ministry October 15, 1942. Since
his arrival the Church has continued its outstanding record in the mat-
ter of gifts to benevolences, it has maintained a keen interest in
home missons, as evidenced by the fact that a successor to Mr. Reaves,
who entered the Chaplaincy in August, 1943, has been engaged; and
there have been added to the Church rolls, 328 names in the 2^4 years.
46 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
In May, 1944, a Postwar Building Improvement fund was inaugurated,
and in less than one year over $22,000.00 have been contributed or
pledged to this fund.
A large and enthusiastic Sunday School under the leadership of
Messrs. W. E. Price and W. A. Sanford offers religious instruction of
a high order. Miss Isabel Ross is director of religious education, and
Mrs. L. J. Schenck is Church secretary.
The young people are an active and enthusiastic group, helping
with Bible Schools, serving on Presbytery's Young People Council,
helping in the Choir, putting on recreational programs, and carrying
out service projects. Over 150 young men and women serve in the
armed forces of our country.
The Woman's Auxiliary under the capable leadership of Mrs. W. E.
Belk has just completed its most successful year, and looks forward
to a greater usefulness under the new president, Mrs. Burke Fox.
The present Church enrollment is 972 and during the Church year
$54,848.00 were contributed to all causes.
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting :
Ministers — G. P. Stevens, J. W. Grier, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork,
J. M. Walker, W. H. Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, C. C. Beam, S. B.
McLean, W. H. Johnston, B. F. Yandell, J. C. Grier, A. T. Taylor,
M. B. Prince, Jr., W. B. Neill, C. D. Whiteley, R. A. Young, Chas. M.
Boyd, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, W. I. Howell, Jr., D. K. Snyder, John A.
Redhead, Jr., C. N. Morrison, W. T. Smith, Hunter B. Blakeley, W. R.
Buhler, Jno. R. Rosebro, A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlister, R. H. Stone,
R. E. Watts, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Wm. A. Brown, Paul P. Thrower,
J. L. Griggs, Holmes Rolston, Robert F. Boyd, G. Dana Waters, F. C.
Debele, Jr., Charles G. McClure, Samuel M. Inman, George F. Houck,
F. Clyde Pratt, Jonas Barclay, Carl G. Howie, R. L. McBath, W. M.
Walsh, R. P. Walker, J. E. Wayland, F. S. Johnston, W. C. Keller,
S. A. Ewart, O. C. Williamson, Waldo P. Robertson. — 55.
Ruling Elders — A. K. Winget, Albemarle First; James R. Tucker,
Albemarle Second; A. L. Collins, Altan; J. P. Sample, Amity; J. B.
Meacham, Avondale; L. A. Fesperman, Badin; G. F. Boone, Benton
Heights; W. J. Knox, Bethel; W. B. Long, Bethlehem; J. P. Belk,
Beulah; W. J. Kanoy, Biscoe; Jas. R. Craven, Caldwell Memorial; H. T.
Baldwin, Cameronian; J. O. Hamfield, Camp Greene; T. M. Black-
welder, Central Steele Creek; Joe W. McLaney, Charlotte First; W. S.
Cunningham, Charlotte Second; Pink Sutton, Community; R. L. Willis,
Cook's Memorial; J. H. McRae, Ellerbe First; Joe L. Puckett, Hope-
well; Hillis L. Seay, Huntersville ; E. I. Stinson, Indian Trail; T. M.
Hartsell, Locust; J. E. McLaughlin, Hamlet First; Daniel J. McCaskell,
Macedonia; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; N. O. Alexander, Mat-
thews; A. M. Cathey, McGee; W. A. Lane, Monroe First; M. Lee Mc-
Innis, Mt. Carmel; H. G. Rhyne, Mulberry; John S. Cansler, Myers
Park; J. M. Russell, Newell; Carson Livingston, Norwood; W. D. Van-
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derburgh, Pageland; Lee McGinn, Paw Creek; L. B. Hough, Philadel-
phia; Roy G. Starnes, Pineville; J. R. Currence, Pleasant Hill; P. P.
Patterson, Providence; Ramont Mayes, Ramah; A. M. Stafford, Robin-
son; J. W. Craig, Jr., St. Andrews; N. J. Phillips, St. Paul; D. F.
Westmoreland, Selwyn Avenue; E. A. Jamison, Sharon; R. A. Plyler,
Siler; J. R. Perry, Six Mile Creek; H. C. Hovis, South Park; L. L.
Brown, Steele Creek; Worth Stinson, Stephenson; J. R. Abernathy,
Sugaw Creek; T. E. Gray, Tenth Avenue; A. L. Primm, Thomasboro;
J. C. Richardson, Turner; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; R. J. Belk, Wax-
haw; D. H. Johnston, West Avenue; W. T. Dunlop, Westminster; Wm.
L. Kirksey, Williams Memorial; W. P. Costner, Wilmore. — 62.
The stated Clerk informed the Moderator that a Quorum
was present.
Committee on Arrangements — The Committee on Arrange-
ments submitted its report which was adopted as amended
and is as follows:
That the docket be followed as printed; That Presbytery take recess
at 12:45 P. M. and reconvene at 2:00 P. M.; That the following Special
Orders be observed: First Order of Afternoon, the election of the
Moderator; Second Order of Afternoon, report on Women's Work;
Third Order of Afternoon, examination of Sessional Records; Order
for 12 noon, report of Home Mission Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES G. McCLURE, Chmn.
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr., Retiring Moderator
2. The Communion of the Lord's Supper
3. History of Caldwell Memorial Church
4. Memorials
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery, Visiting Brethren; Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Ruling Elder David Ovens, Nominee
7. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. C. G. McClure
8. Appointment of Standing Committees
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Installations
(3) Judicial Business
(4) Resolutions
(5) Minutes of Synod
9. Communications
10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates
11. Calls for Pastors and Supplies
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12. Reports of Commissions
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. J, M. Walker
(2) Other Commissions
13. Reports of Executive and Permanent Committees
(1) Home Missions — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier
(2) Sessional Records — Rev. P. P. Thrower
(3) Women's Work — Rev. J. M. Walker
14. Reports of Special Committees
(1) Special Judicial — Rev. W. H. Johnston
(2) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones
(3) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones
15. Reports of Standing Committees (See 8 above)
16. Popular Meeting on Home Missions — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier
17. Reports of Treasurers and Trustees
18. Unfinished Business
19. New Business
20. Place of Next Meeting
21. Nomination of Moderator
22. Reading and Adoption of Minutes
23. Adjournment
Appointment of Standing Committees — The Moderator ap-
pointed the following Standing Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures — Rev. W. L Howell, Chairman; Rev. J. M.
Walker; Ruling Elder W. J. Knox.
2. Installations — Rev. C. M. Boyd, Chairman; Rev. R. A. Young;
Ruling Elder J. M. Russell.
3. Judicial Business — Rev. W. H. Johnston, Chairman; Rev. J. E.
Wayland; Ruling Elder W. C. Vandenburgh.
4. Resolutions — Rev. Dana Waters, Chairman; Rev. A. H. Key;
Ruling Elder W. T. Dunlap, Sr.
5. Minutes of Synod — Rev. J. W. Grier, Chairman; Rev. F. R. Mc-
Alister; Ruling Elder Biggers.
Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the following com-
munications which were referred or disposed of as follows:
1. A letter from the Moderator of the Synod of North Carolina
referring to possible omission of this year's meeting of Synod was
referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures.
2. A letter relative to disposition of some Church property was
referred to the Trustees of Presbytery.
3. From Rev. J. S. Nisbet and Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., asking to be
excused from attendance at this Session. The requests were granted.
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4. From the following Churches asking to change the terms of call
for their Pastors to the following salaries and Ministers' Annuity pay-
ments: Marks Creek to $800; Marston to $500; Rourk to $500; Mc-
Lean to $250; Badin to $2,110; Hopewell to $2,700; Commonwealth
to $2,400; Plaza to $2,860; Albemarle First to $4,000; Philadelphia to
$2,400; Hamlet to $3,000; Wilmore to $2,700; Providence to $1,200;
Waxhaw to $1,200; St. Andrews to $2,200. These requests were
granted.
Executive Committee of Home Missions — The following re-
port for the Home Mission Committee was presented by the
Chairman, Ruling Elder R. A. Grier. Pending adoption of the
report Rev. A. T. Taylor and Rev. F. C. Debele spoke on the
work under their supervision. The report was adopted and is
as follows:
Under the blessings of God the Home Mission enterprise in Meck-
lenburg Presbytery has gone forward during the year. Of the many
things that may be said this is outstanding that
GOD HAS BLESSED THE WORK
In Addition of Souls — Many of our churches are without pastors.
The Holy Spirit has been at work nevertheless and 86 were added by
a profession of their faith in Christ and 186 were received by letter.
In Now Churches Organized — Two churches have been organized
during the, year — Avondale and South Park. Both congregations are
enthusiastic and have already elected building committees to plan for
further expansion. Avondale is stepping out on its own without going
through the Home Mission supervised stage.
In Churches Coming to Self-Support — In addition to Avondale other
churches have come to self-support — the Marston, Mark's Creek, Rourk
and McLean group and Commonwealth. We are recognizing Revs. A. T.
Taylor and F. C. Debele, Jr., for their fine work by having them speak
in the popular meeting that is to follow. The Committee advanced
$2,000.00 to pay off some building debts at Commonwealth ($500.00 of
which is to be returned later) and made an outright additional gift of
$500.00 to the Rourk Sunday School rooms since that field has arrived
at self-support.
In Support of the Work — The attached financial report reveals that
the churches and their organizations gave through their benevolent
budgets $25,841.38. The Church and Manse Fund during the year
helped in the building projects at Avondale, South Tryon Street Ex-
tension, Piedmont Courts Presbyterian Chapel, Cook's Memorial manse
and South Park. The current call is for $500.00 each to Camden and
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Rourk for desperately needed Sunday School rooms. The Auxiliaries
listed below have contributed funds over their budgets as follows to
the Fund for Piedmont Courts building:
Locust
$3.00
Steele Creek
^25.00
Morven
$25.00
Amay James
2.00
Cook's Mem'l.
65.00
Cornelius
2.00
Charlotte 1st
100.00
Mallard Creek
7.00
Plaza
50.00
Charlotte 2nd
25.00
Thomasboro
25.00
Myers Park
50.00
Caldwell Mem'l.
25.00
Huntersville
30.00
Pageland
5.00
Williams Mem*l.
15.00
Tenth Avenue
50.00
Monroe First
25.00
Paw Creek
10.00
Marshville
3.00
Commonwealth
10.00
Hopewell
17.00
Ellerbe
3.00
Ramah
10.00
Selwyn Ave.
19.00
Philadelphia
5.00
Camp Greene
25.00
In Our Building Program — The major building program for the year
includes the Avondale building in which we invested $1,279.54 of the
regular funds; South Tryon Street Extension — lot and building $2,-
151.83; repairs on Ridgecrest Chapel — $83.74; State Street Chapel
renovation and repairs $276.84; Piedmont Courts Presbyterian Chapel
$2,700.00. This is being pushed to completion.
In addition to the above the Committee has contributed sums rang-
ing from $24.00 to $250.00 in painting, re-roofing, repairing or pro-
viding equipment at Stephenson, Tabernacle, Troy, Morven, Newell
and Amay James. The Cameronian church at its own expense has
brick-veneered their building.
To encourage our workers and to better fit them for their work the
Committee reports the following: Checks totalling $400.00 were for-
warded at Christmas and from the Vacation Fund there was expended
the sum of $437.26. Each minister and his wife were offered a ten-
day vacation at Montreat with all expenses paid from Charlotte. Four-
teen took advantage of this. Rev. H. E. Carter and his wife were also
given vacations — he to a conference in Durham — she to a conference
in Tuscaloosa. Each minister had the privilege of attending either
the Sprunt or the Smythe Lectures at Richmond or Columbia. Four
attended. The Committee plans a similar vacation program this sum-
mer if such conferences are held. Fifty dollars was spent for colored
slides of the pickires in "Christ and the Fine Arts" which Dr. Q. N.
Huneycutt will exhibit for the asking. Nearly $100.00 was spent in
providing timely books.
We acknowledge the co-operation of the committee of religious edu-
cation in the support of one of our workers as well as in sending the
Mecklenburg Presbyterian into every home within the Presbytery
(where pastors or sessions have furnished such lists).
We have set a minimum salary schedule for our workers at $2,000.00
a year and a manse and suggest that Presbytery take steps to see that
the same standard prevails in all the churches of the Presbytery.
Ministerial Losses
We regret to report the loss by death of two of our faithful Home
Mission pastors — Rev. Leonard T. Gill and Rev. T. F. Huneycutt.
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Ministerial Gains
We are happy to report that Dr. W. M. Walsh, Rev. R. L. McBath
and Rev. W. P. Robertson have been settled in their respective fields.
Mrs. Hal Garmon has joined the Home Mission family and is directing
the Piedmont Courts Kindergarten and assisting with the work at
Avondale and South Park. Mrs. Leonard T. Gill (now employed for
part time) will become a full time worker after her school closes.
Miss Kathryn Hunt continues her fine work in Piedmont Courts.
Building plans
We have hopes that our applications to the War Production Board
to give the green light on the Oaklawn Community Center sponsored
by the men of the Myers Park Church and for the erection of a chapel,
sponsored by the men of the Second Church, at McDonald Heights on
lots donated by Mr. W. L. Byrum of Steele Creek, will be approved.
Your Committee believing that the erection of manses would enable
the following churches to come to self-support have challenged North
Charlotte, Troy and Marshville by setting aside sums to help with
the undertaking.
We are indebted to a faithful group of laymen who have taken the
assignments made by our superintendent and have conducted regular
services of worship in our churches without pastors.
We are also indebted to the Presbyterian foreman and carpenters
who under the direction of our superintendent are showing themselves
to be wise master-builders.
We feel that the time has come when pastors, sessions, and inter-
ested individuals and organizations should be on the alert for new
fields to enter and occupy.
Recom mendations
1. That the Roberdell group of churches be divided — Roberdell and
Cameronian be constituted one field and Brainerd and Com-
munity another — and that the Committee be authorized to pro-
ceed with the building of a manse in the East Rockingham area
as soon as the way is clear.
2. That Presbytery approve of a minimum salary of $2,000.00 and a
manse.
3. That the following j
ippropriatic
Amay James — Fairview
$1,380.00
Altan — Bethany
1,000.00
Benton Heights
600.00
Bethlehem
900.00
Ellerbe
800.00
Indian Trail
900.00
Locust
900.00
Morven
900.00
Marshville
850.00
North Charlotte
1,000.00
Roberdell — Cameronian
1,200.00
Brainerd — Community
1,200.00
Pageland
900.00
Piedmont Courts
$1,000.00
ns be approved:
Piedmont Courts Expense
Six Mile Creek
Troy
Lee Park
Unionville — Stephenson
Walkersville
S. Park — City Extension
Mrs. L. T. Gill
Mrs. Hal Garmon
S. Tryon St. Extension
M. A. F. Dues
Book Fund
300.00
175.00
,000.00
600.00
600.00
480.00
,600.00
,280.00
,500.00
720.00
,348.00
100.00
$22,233.00
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4. That pastor and sessions be urged to cooperate in securing 1,000
new members during the calendar year to the Church and Manse
Building Fund. The Presbytery's Office will gladly furnish pledge
cards and information.
5. That pastors, sessions, and interested individuals be on the alert
for new doors of opportunity and that they be reported to the
Home Mission Committee. We should enlarge our work.
6. That Presbytery most heartily commend the congregations that
have come to self-support. We realize that if there had not been
wise and forward looking lay leadership and consecrated giving
that this advanced step would not have been attained.
Respectfully submitted,
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman
FINANCIAL REPORT OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY'S
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON HOME MISSIONS
R. H. Stone, Treasurer
For Year Ending April 13, 1945:
Balance April 11, 1944 $ 9,599.54
RECEIPTS:
Benevolent Account 25,841.38
Mr. W. H. Belk, via Caldwell Mem'l Church 1,200.00
Mr. W. H. Belk — designated 650.00
Caldwell Memorial Men's Club 110.00
Men's Class, Albemarle First 200.00
Presbytery's Committee on Religious Educ. 900.00
Queen's College Student Association 145.00
For Vacation Fund 613.00
Marsh Realty Co. 2.02
Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court 50.00
Sugaw Creek Auxiliary (special) 30.00
Mr. John L. Hunter 5.00
Church and Manse Building Fund 48.88
Old Dominion Box Co. 50.00
Home Mission Emergency Fund 700.00
1st Sgt. Albert T. James 50.00
Dividends — Commercial National Bank 22.00
$40,216.82
DISBURSEMENTS:
Salaries to Workers $15,846.22
Supplies and Summer Workers 367.59
M. A. F. Dues 907.27
Collector of Internal Revenue 310.61
Vacation Fund 437.26
Christmas Checks 400.00
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Christmas Checks, Mr. W. H. Belk —
designated 650.00
Mecklenburg Presbyterian 220.32
Daily Vacation Bible School 25.00
Expense of enlistment of men 116.79
Piedmont Courts Bldg. Fund 2,700.00
State Street Chapel 276.84
Ridgecrest repairs 83.74
Home Mission Emergency Fund Campaign 177.30
Rourk Sunday School Building 500.00
Avondale Presbyterian Chapel 1,279.54
S. Tryon Street Extension Chapel and lot 2,151.83
Commonwealth Church 2,000.00
Newell B. & L. 99.00
Paint and Repairs — Amay James, Morven,
Stephenson, Tabernacle, and Troy 723.10
Conference Expense — Marshville 46.00
Motion picture films 16.49
Printing 10.00
Architectural service 50.00
House of H. H. Helton 225.00
Book Fund 83.05
Reserve Church and Manse Bldg. Fund 5,000.00
Insurance 75.26
Miscellaneous 395.57
R. M. Bruton, Executor 50.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $35,223.78
Balance in Commercial National Bank 4,993.04
$40,216.82
MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY'S
CHURCH AND MANSE BUILDING FUND
For the year ending April 14, 1945.
Balance April 12, 1944
Receipts
Total Receipts
DISBURSEMENTS:
South Park Chapel
Avondale Chapel
Piedmont Courts Chapel
S. Tryon Street Extension
Cook's Memorial Manse
Printing and Postage
Total Disbursements
BALANCE IN BANK* $ 485.50
*This is for Camden-Rourk call except $43.00 designated for Pied-
mont Courts Presbyterian Chapel.
$ 430.34
4,225.27
$ 75.00
243.00
2,712.02
583.81
500.00
56.28
$4,655.61
$4,170.11
$4,170.11
54 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Adjourned Meeting — An Adjourned Meeting was set for
May 15, 1945, at 2:30 P. M., in the Charlotte First Church.
Permanent Advisory Committee — The Advisory Committee
to the General Secretary submitted the following financial re-
port which was adopted together with an expression of appre-
ciation to Rev. R. H. Stone for the work he is doing as Gen-
eral Secretary:
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF
GENERAL SECRETARY FOR
YEAR ENDING APRIL 13. 1945
BALANCE APRIL, 1944 $ 298.60
RECEIPTS:
Benevolent Account 5,917.26
Honorariums 150.26
Mr. W. H. Belk— designated 100.00
Piedmont Court S. S. 33.35
Sale of Materials 210.85
Total Receipts |6,710.32 $6,710.32
DISBURSEMENTS:
Salary and Car Allowance of Gen'l. Sec'y. $3,300.00
M. A. F. Dues 225.00
Salary of Oflfice Secretary 1,264.35
Collector of Internal Revenue 173.15
Office Rent 180.00
Telephone 148.72
George E. Wilson, P. M. 122.89
Gray and Greech, Inc. 110.04
Vacation School Supplies and Promotion 183.03
Miscellaneous Office Expense 76.23
News Printing Co. 54.29
Moving Picture Films, Etc. 55.05
Mecklenburg Presbyterian 17.45
Mr. W. H. Belk's designated 100.00
Presbyterian Committee of Publication
(Piedmont Cts.) 33.35
Benevolent Account 11.60
Service Charge .82
Total Disbursements: $6,055.97 $6,055.97
Balance In Bank: 654.35
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 55
OPERATING BUDGET FOR YEAR BEGINNING
APRIL 14 .1945
General Secretary's Salary $3,300.00
Car Allowance 300.00
Office Secretary 1,500.00
Ministers' Annuity Fund 247.50
Office Rent 180.00
Office Expense 475.00
Total Expenses $5,702.50
Recess — Recess was taken until 2:00 P. M. following prayer
by the Rev. B. F. Yandell.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Presbytery reconvened at 2:00 P. M. and was led in
prayer by the Rev. M. B. Pl-ince, Jr.
Moderator Nominated — As the first order after lunch the
Rev. J. M. Walker was nominated as Moderator for the next
Stated Session.
Women's Work — As the second order the Rev. J. M. Walker,
Chairman, presented Mrs. H. B. Blakely, Vice-President of
Mecklenburg Presbyterial, who submitted the report on Wom-
en's Work. The report was received and the Stated Clerk in-
structed to print a summary in the minutes. Mrs. Blakely
and the Auxiliary was extended a rising vote of thanks for
their fine work.
We rejoice that the activities of local groups have embraced so many
things, and that the spiritual growth of the individual woman is so
well rounded and complete. We have the largest financial report in
our history — $62,358. Of this total amount $47,094 was given to
Benevolent causes. The membership of 7,299 women represent sev-
enty-five Auxiliaries, and two hundred nine general circles. In addi-
tion to these there are fifty-two Business Women's Circles with a
membership of 1,808. These Business Women are yearly becoming
more and more the strong right arm of our organization.
Spiritual growth is evidenced by the great emphasis laid upon Bible
Study. Twenty-two Auxiliaries sponsored the teaching of Bible in the
I*ublic Schools.
An outstanding note from all Auxiliaries was their successful ob-
servance of the Mission Seasons. $260.00 was given by one Auxiliary
for Christmas Gifts to Home Mission Workers in the Presbytery.
Negro work has been stressed and many delegates were sent to the
conferences for negro women.
The challenge for more consecration, for great service, for stricter
obedience to God's laws never rang clearer.
WILLIE MAE WATT, President.
56 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sessional Records — The Presbytery resolved itself into the
Committee of the Whole and proceeded to the examination of
Sessional Records under the direction of the Rev. P. P.
Thrower, Chairman.
The Committee of the Whole rose and Presbytery continued
its business.
Evangelistic Powers — The Rev. W. P. Robertson was
granted evangelistic powers to receive and dismiss members
in the Morgan Memorial Church and outposts.
Defense Service Council — Rev. R. H. Stone presented the
Rev. Coyt Hunter, Reserve Chaplain, and the Rev. Carl G.
Howie, U. S. N. Chaplain, both of whom addressed Presbytery.
An offering was asked for in the Churches on Mother's Day,
May 13.
Rev. J. C. Grier expressed appreciation for the prayers of
Presbytery for his son, now liberated from a War Prisoner
Camp.
Ministers Received — ^The Rev. S. M. Glasgow presented a
Letter of Transfer from Savannah Presbytery, Rev. G. H.
Atkinson from Congaree Presbytery, and Rev. S. N. Milton
from St. John's Presbytery. These were found in order. After
the usual examinations had been given and sustained as satis-
factory, these ministers were received into the Presbytery and
enrolled upon signing the Covenant.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — ^The Executive
Committee of Christian Education and Ministerial Relief pre-
sented the following report which, with its recommendations,
was adopted :
The committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief of
Mecklenburg Presbytery recommends that the Presbytery approve the
recommendation to the Executive Committee of Christian Education
and Ministerial Relief of the following appropriations for one year
from April 1, 1945.
Mrs. Delia Shields Mcllwaine $300.00
Miss Elise Hardin 144.00
Rev. William C. C. Foster 480.00
Rev. William B. Steele Chandler 480.00
Mrs. Elinor Smith Caligan 240.00
Mrs. Reilman Sanders Caldwell 240.00
Mrs. Mary Alice Berryhill 240.00
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 57
Mrs. Isabel Sterrett Anderson 240.00
Mrs. Mary Torrance Moore 240.00
Rev. Morris Elmore Peabody 420.00
Mrs. May J. D. Wyly Query 180.00
Mrs. Lillian Blanche Underwood 240.00
We recommend that Presbytery receive under the care of Presby-
tery as Candidates for the Ministry:
William Theodore Smith, Jr., 420 W. Boulevard, Charlotte, N. C,
and Gene Austin Beeker, Box 785, Albemarle N. C.
That Candidate 0. M. Whitener be transferred to the care of Me-
ridian Presbytery.
HOLMES ROLSTON, Chairman.
Gene Austin Beeker and William Theodore Smith, Jr., after
the usual examinations, were enrolled as Candidates for the
Ministry. They were given a charge by the Rev. W. H. Frazer.
Prayer on their behalf was offered by the Rev. Holmes Rolston.
Words of welcome to the three ministers and two candi-
dates were spoken by the Rev. J. W. Grier.
Candidate Olin M. Whitener was granted a Letter of Trans-
fer to Meridian Presbytery.
Minister and His Work — The following report of the Com-
mission on the Minister and His Work was read and admitted
to record:
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklenburg
Presbytery respectf"ully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held two
meetings, at which the following matters were considered and dis-
posed of:
The name of Rev. A. Leslie Thompson of Vanguard Church, Raleigh,
N. C, was approved for a call by Sugaw Creek.
The name of Mr. Graham McChesney, a senior at Union Theological
Seminary, was approved for a call by the Marshville Group of Churches
to be their pastor upon his graduation from the Seminary.
The name of Mr. Joseph B. Hopper, a senior at Union Theological
Seminary, was approved for a call by the Pageland, Beulah and Salem
Churches, he to become their pastor upon his graduation from the
Seminary.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WALKER, Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary
58 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Next Meeting — The invitation of the Stevenson Church for
the meeting on July 17th was accepted.
Minister Dismissed — The Rev. W. R. Buhler requested Pres-
bytery to dissolve the pastoral relation between himself and
the Indian Trail and Siler Churches and that he be granted a
Letter of Transfer to Orange Presbytery. The Churches con-
curred in the request. The request was granted.
Committee on Installations — ^The call of the Wadesboro
Church for the pastoral services of the Rev. S. N. Milton,
having been read, was placed in his hands and accepted by
him. The Committee on Installations recommended the fol-
lowing Commission to install him on May 13, at 8:00 P. M.
The recommendation was adopted and the quorum was set at
two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Rev. W. M. Walsh to preside and propound the Constitutional Ques-
tions; Rev. R. E. Watts to charge the minister; Rev. W. I. Howell, to
preach; Ruling Elder J. M. Lyerly, Albemarle, to charge the Congre-
gation; Rev. J. W. Stork and Ruling Elder R. A. Willis as alternates.
Respectfully submitted,
C. M. BOYD, Chairman
Rev. Ben T. Harrop — ^The Special Judicial Committee sub-
mitted the following report which was adopted. Rev. Coyt
Hunter was granted the privilege of the floor to speak on the
matter. Prayer for the brother was offered by the Rev. 0. C.
Williamson. Rev. W. H. Johnson was elected prosecutor in
the case.
At the Sugaw Creek meeting of Presbytery in October, 1943, Pres-
bytery resolved itself into executive session to receive the report of
the Standing Committee on Judicial Business and adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:
"Your Judicial Committee, to which has been referred correspond-
ence relative to Rev. Ben T. Harrop, report as follows:
"Paragraph 183 of the Book of Church Order reads, in part, as
follows: *It is the duty of all church Sessions and Presbyteries to
exercise care over those subject to their authority; and they shall,
with due diligence and great discretion, demand from such persons
satisfactory explanations concerning reports affecting their Christian
character.*
"In view of this provision, and in the light of the reports carried
by the above mentioned correspondence, we recommend that Presby-
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 59
tery request the Stated Clerk to communicate with Mr. Harrop seek-
ing information as to his activities preceding and leading up to his
discharge as a chaplain in the Army and demanding satisfactory ex-
planation concerning these reports affecting his Christian character."
As a result of the foregoing the Stated Clerk addressed a letter to
Mr. Harrop under date of October 22, 1943, stating that Presbytery
had adopted a resolution "demanding satisfactory explanation con-
cerning reports affecting your Christian character". The letter was
addressed and mailed to Mr. Harrop at his last known address in
Charlotte and was returned undelivered. There was information that
Mr. Harrop might be living at Beaumont, Texas, where his wife re-
sided, and the letter was addressed and mailed to him there and was
returned undelivered. Inquiry made at Beaumont indicated that Mr.
Harrop's whereabouts were unknown.
At the Commonwealth meeting of Presbytery in January, 1944, the
Judicial Committee and the Stated Clerk were appointed a special
committee to continue the effort to communicate with Ex-Chaplain
Ben T. Harrop and report at the Spring meeting of Presbytery.
At the Sharon meeUng of Presbytery in April, 1944, the Stated
Clerk was directed to cite Ben T. Harrop at his last known address
to appear at the summer meeting and show cause why he should not
be deposed from the Gospel ministry.
Under date of June 26, 1944, the Clerk wrote to Mr. Harrop citing
him to appear at the meeting of Presbytery at Philadelphia Church
in July and *'show cause why he should not be deposed from the min-
istry". This letter was returned undelivered after having been ad-
dressed and mailed to Mr. Harrop's last known address at Charlotte,
N. C, and after having been addressed and mailed to him at Beau-
mont, Texas.
From all information obtainable your Committee finds that since
his discharge from the Army in September, 1943, Mr. Harrop has
been outside of the bounds of Mecklenburg Presbytery and has habitu-
ally failed to be engaged in the discharge of his official functions and
has failed to recognize the authority of Presbytery in that he has
not reported to it at its regular stated meetings. Your Committee
is of opinion that all reasonable efforts have been made to locate Mr.
Harrop and to serve process upon him and your Committee has no in-
formation as to his present residence or as to where he now may
be found.
In view of the foregoing your Committee is of opinion that Pres-
bytery should adopt a resolution indefinitely suspending Mr. Harrop
from the functions of his office as a minister until such time as he
appears before Presbytery and submits himself to its jurisdiction, or
until such time as service of process can be made upon him.
RECOMMENDATIONS :
I. That charges be preferred against the Rev. Ben T. Harrop ac-
cording to the following indictment:
60 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U. S. VS. BEN T. HARROP
In the name of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, the
Presbytery of Mecklenburg charges you, Ben T. Harrop, with:
1. Failure to keep your Presbytery informed as to your whereabouts
and your activities agreeably to your ordination vows and in con-
formity to the common practice of the Church BCO 115, 226.
2. Assuming financial commitments which have later been disre-
garded, seemingly with wilful intent. At least this assumption of
financial obligations and the disregard of them has been continued with
such a nonchalant attitude as to constitute a perilous approach to es-
sential dishonesty and has been continued over so extended a period
of time as to seem a settled habit.
3. Irregularities of conduct which, if true, discredit the minister's
high calling, bring reproach to the cause of Christ, and cast a shadow
on your moral character.
Which is against the peace, unity and purity of the Church, and
the honor and majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ as the King and
Head thereof.
Witnesses :
1. Records of the Presbytery;
2. Reports from the office of the Defense Service Council;
3. Statements from Chaplains and other Army Officers;
4. Officers of the St. Paul Presbyterian Church.
By order of the Presbytery of Mecklenburg.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
II. That Presbytery appoint a prosecutor whose duty it shall be to
prepare the indictment and to conduct the case through the processes
of this court. (BCO 183, 187)
III. That Ben T. Harrop be suspended, without censure, from the
performance of all the official functions of a minister in the Pres-
byterian Church in the U. S., until this case has been brought to
issue. (BCO 191)
IV. That the restrictions on publicity be eased.
V. That Presbytery engage in a season of prayer on behalf of Rev.
Ben T. Harrop that he may be brought back to a normal and useful
place in life.
Respectfully submitted
R. S. HUTCHISON
J. W. GRIER
W. H. FRAZER
W. H. JOHNSTON
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 61
Sessional Records — ^The Permanent Committee on Sessional
Records presented the following report which was adopted:
1 — There were no records from the following Churches: Marsh-
ville, Peachland, Hawley Memorial, Tabernacle, Hamlet, Morgan Me-
morial, Bethlehem, Norman, Oakboro, Rehoboth, Turner, EUerbe.
2 — The following records were approved with exceptions noted in
each book: Amay James, Salem, Caldwell Memorial, Robinson, Pee
Dee, Pleasant Hill, Cameronian, South Park, Locust, Unionville, Wades-
boro, Mt. Carmel, Siler.
3 — All other books were examined and approved without excep-
tions.
Respectfully submitted,
P. P. THROWER, Chairman
Bills and Overtures — The Standing Committee on Bills and
Overtures presented its report. This report as amended and
adopted by Presbytery is as follows:
In reply to the Moderator of the Synod: It is the opinion of this
Presbytery that the Synod and the Pre-Synod Home Mission Confer-
ence should meet as usual.
W. 1. HOWELL, Chairman
Resolutions — ^The Standing Committee on Resolutions sub-
mitted the following report which was adopted by a rising
vote :
Mecklenburg Presbytery meeting at the Caldwell Memorial Pres-
byterian Church of Charlotte in its One Hundred and Sixty-Eighth
Stated Session wishes to express its gratitude to the Pastor, Rev. Chas.
G. McClure and to the members of the Congregation for the splen-
did manner in which they have provided for our needs during this
meeting.
Especially do we wish to thank the ladies of the Church for their
hospitality in serving so splendid a meal. It was enjoyed by all. The
beautiful flowers which decorated the auditorium and the dining room
were enjoyed also.
We would ask the Pastor to convey to the Congregation our grati-
tude for their generous provision.
Respectfully submitted,
G. DANA WATERS, Chrmn.
A. H. KEY
W. T. DUNLAP
62 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Nominations — The Permanent Committee on Nominations
presented its report which was adopted and is as follows:
Rev. James A. Jones, Trustee of Davidson College, Class of 1948, to
fill vacancy caused by death of Mr. R. A. Dunn.
Ruling Elder D. F. Westmoreland, Assembly's Home Missions, Class
of 1945 to fill vacancy caused by death of Mr. W. D. Loy.
Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Presbytery's Home Mission Committee, Class
of 1945, to fill vacancy caused by transfer of Rev. W. A. Brown.
Respectfully submitted,
HOLMES ROLSTON, Chrmn.
Religious Education — ^The Executive Committee on Re-
ligious Education presented a report. The report as amended
and adopted by Presbytery is a« follows:
In view of the offer of a camp site for the Presbytery by Mr. W.
H. Belk, and in view of the interest in this matter at this time, we
therefore recommend:
1 — That Mecklenburg Presbytery give its indorsement to the proj-
ect of securing permanent conference grounds for the Presbytery.
2 — That a Special Committee be constituted to consist of the mem-
bers of the Committee on Religious Education, with Rev. M. B. Prince,
Jr., as chairman, and the following additional members: Rev. John
A. Redhead, Rev. Roy Watts, McAlister Carson, W. E. Price, Carl
McEwen. This Committee is to be charged with studying the whole
matter of a Conference Site and to present a detailed report to the
Adjourned Meeting of Prsbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
M. B. PRINCE, JR., Chrmn.
Treasurer's Reports — The following reports of Treasurers
were presented and adopted:
PRESBYTERY'S EXPENSE FUND
Report March 1, 1944 to March 31, 1945
RECEIPTS:
Received from W. H. Johnston, S. C. $ 795.12
Received from Churches 4,092.00
Total Receipts $4,887.12
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63
DISBURSEMENTS:
Postage $ 39.00
Ministers Annuity Fund 24.49
Presbyterian Comm. Pub., Supplies 34.13
J. W. Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk 325.00
J. W. Stork, Clerk 20.00
John R. Rosebro, Clerk 20.00
Kale-Lawing Co., Supplies 25.19
Union National Bank, Checkbook 2.00
E. C. Scott, G. A. Assessment 1,362.20
C. M. Gibbs, Synod's Assessment 509.90
B. F. Yandell, Tipping Statistical Tables 5.00
Mary Ethel Hurt, Dockets 5.00
Sadie Greer Garth, Auditor 12.00
Standard Printing Co., Minutes 211.50
Lassiter Press, Minutes 327.60
Von Boeckmann-Jones, Statistical Tables 10.00
Lassiter Press, Manuals and Instructions 62.25
Community Church, Refund 9.46
R. H. Stone, Anniversary Celebration 85.00
Geo. Summey 65.00
W. L. Lingle 35.00
Jos. Ruzicka, Binding Minutes 10.00
Total Disbursements
Cash on hand, March 31, 1945
$3,194.72
$1,692.40
J. WALTON STEWART JR., Treasurer
To Mecklenburg Presbytery:
I have, at the request of your auditing committee, examined the
books of your Stated Clerk and Treasurer, Rev. J. Walton Stewart,
according to the annual custom, and have found them correct in
every particular and neatly kept. Also, the figures are in accord with
those shown by the bank in which the account is carried.
Respectfully submitted
SADIE GRIER GARTH
FINANCIAL REPORT OF R. H. STONE, TREASURER OF
BENEVOLENCES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 1945
Cause
Foreign Missions
Assembly's Home Missions
Home Mission Emergency
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief
Religious Education and Publication
Assembly's Training School
Receipts Disbursements
$14,846.87
5,161.41
2,736.95
3,362.20
1,644.01
423.21
$14,846.87
5,161.41
2,736.95
3,362.20
1,644.01
423.21
64 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
American Bible Society
Synod's Home Missions
Presbyterian Orphan's Home
Educational Institutions and U. T. S.
Religious Education in Synod
Religious Education in Presbytery
Presbytery's Offce
Presbytery's Home Missions
War Relief
Defense Service Council
American Mission to Lepers, Inc.
Barium Gift Fund
William Black Home
College Gift Fund
Carolina Beach Church
Amay James Presbyterian Church
Montreat Association
Alexander Home
Mrs. W. B. McClintock, Treasurer
533.70
533.70
2,606.08
2,606.08
3,732.87
3,732.87
7,084.06
7,084.06
1,779.30
1.779.30
650.45
650.45
5,917.26
5,917.26
25,841,38
25,841.38
450.36
450.36
1,007.23
1,007.23
16.12
16.12
10.00
10.00
30.96
30.96
3.30
3.30
5.00
5.00
3.00
3.00
10.18
10.18
2.00
2.00
39.25
39.25
$77,897.15 $77,897.15
The exchange charged by the bank is $8.72, which was cared for
by the Presbytery's Office.
Respectfully submitted,
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
To Mecklenburg Presbytery:
At the request of Presbytery's Auditing Committee, I have exam-
ined the books of Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary and Treasurer
of the Presbytery. There are four of these accounts as follows:
R. H. Stone, Treasurer of Benevolences of Mecklenburg Presbytery;
Mecklenburg Presbytery's Executive Committee on Home Missions;
Office of General Secretary of Mecklenburg Presbytery; and Meck-
lenburg's Presbytery's Church and Manse Building Fund. I found each
of these correct and in perfect balance with the Bank statement; also,
very neatly and attractively kept.
Respectfully submitted,
SADIE GRIER GARTH
Minister Dismissed — The Rev. W. A. Brown requested Pres-
bytery to dissolve the pastoral relation between himself and
the St. Paul's Church, effective April 30th, and to grant him
a Letter of Transfer to Abingdon Presbytery. The Church
concurred in this request. Presbytery granted the request and
gave him a Letter of Transfer to Abingdon Presbytery.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 65
Church Organized — The report of the Commission to
organize a Church at South Park was admitted to record and
is as follows:
Charlotte, North Carolina
February 18, 1945
The Presbytery's Home Mission Committee, constituting a Commis-
sion by authority of the Presbytery on October 17, 1944, to organize
the South Park Presbyterian Chapel Petitioners into a church, met
at 7:45 P. M. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Chairman,
Mr. Rufus A. Grier. Those present were Revs. J. M. Walker, R. A.
Young, W. H. Johnston, F. R. McAlister, Elders Rufus A. Grier,
Chairman, W. H. Belk and Nat G. Speir. Rev. R. H. Stone was asked
to act as Clerk.
The following members were received by letter into the church to
be organized: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harold from Tenth Avenue Pres-
byterian Church; Mrs. Hattie Mae Robinson from the Parkwood Ave-
nue A. R. P. Church; Mrs. J. W. Aired and William Hill Aired from
the Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church; Mr. Harold C. Hovis,
Mrs. Johnnie Q. Hovis from the Wilmore Presbyterian Church; Mrs.
Raymelle Henderson Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Henderson fVom
the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Lucille Gwaltney (Mrs.
C. A.) Hunter from the Thomasboro Presbyterian Church; Mr. and
Mrs, J. H. Hall from the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church; the fol-
lowing from the Sharon Presbyterian Church, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
B. Hunter, Mr. H. Bradford Hunter, Mr. Charles A. Hunter, Miss
Mary Frances Hunter; Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Huneycutt from the Allen
Street Baptist Church; Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Phillips from the St. Luke's
Evangelical Lutheran Church; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Falls from the
Pisgah A. R. P. Church.
The Commission entered with the Congregation into a service of
worship in which Mr. Rufus A. Grier presided. Mr. Nat G. Speir
read the Scripture and led the prayer. Dr. R. A. Young preached the
sermon. Dr. J. M. Walker, presided in the reception of additional
members; Mr. J. H. Robinson from the South Union Baptist Church,
Seneca, S. C; Mrs. W. H. Smith, from the First A. R. P. Church; Mr.
Wm. C. Washam from Mt. Zion M. E. Church; Mrs. E. N. Readling,
and Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Christenbury from Derita Methodist Church.
Those received by profession of their faith, baptism having been ad-
ministered in infancy; Peggy Aileen Henderson, Gordon Henry Hayes,
Jr., was received by profession of his faith in Christ and baptism was
administered by Dr. Walker; Hazel Gail Huneycutt, Hugh Pressley
Henderson, and Johnnie Hovis.
The Congregation officially voted to call their church the South Park
Presbyterian Church. The following officers were elected: Elders —
Harold C. Hovis, Harvey B. Hunter, and Charles A. Hunter. Deacons
— M. D. Phillips, R. M. Falls, and J. Howard Robinson. The Ordina-
tion and Installation Service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Johnston.
Rev. F. R. McAlister led in the taking of the Covenant Vows and the
organization of the church.
66 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Greetings were brought to the new Congregation by Mr. W. H.
Belk, Rev. C. H. Little, Rev. P. P. Thrower, and Rev. J. G. Garth.
Rev. R. H. Stone was appointed Moderator of the Session until the
next meeting of Presbytery. After the benediction the Commission
read and approved its minutes and the closing prayer was led by
Rev. F. R. McAlister.
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Clerk
Statistical Report — The incomplete Statistical Summary
was presented by the Stated Clerk. He was authorized to
complete the report and forward it to the General Assembly.
Committee of Sympathy — The following Committee was ap-
pointed to convey the Sympathy of Presbytery to the Rev. and
Mrs. Chas. H. Little upon the tragic death of their son, while
serving with the Armed Forces of this Country: Rev. C. N.
Morrison, Moderator; Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary;
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following a closing prayer led by the Rev. W. A. Brown,
Presbytery adjourned to meet in Adjourned Session on May
15, 1945, at 2:30 P. M., in the First Presbterian Church of
Charlotte.
C. N. MORRISON, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
STATISTICAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1945.
POSTOFFICES
CHIIRCHES
Officers
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MINUTES
iF
MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
Adjourned Session
Charlotte First Church— May 15, 1945
169th Stated Session
Stephenson Church — July 17, 1945
Adjourned Session
Charlotte First Church— July 23, 1945
Adjourned Session
Charlotte First Church — August 6, 1945
170th Stated Session
Matthews Church— October 16, 1945
1^ iV 1^
Next Stated Session
Selwyn Avenue Church — January 15, 1946
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Records of Presbytery
(c) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Women's Work
(b) Minister and His Work
(c) Sessional Records
(d) Synod's Minutes
(e) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(f) Auditing
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbjrtery
(d) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Minister and His Work
(d) Bible Cause
(e) Educational Institutions
(f) Assembly's Minutes
(g) Nominatiors
(h) Orphans' Home
(i) Evangelism
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Rev. J. M. Walker, Moderator, Summer Meeting
Rev. A. H. Key, Moderator, Fall Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1946)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Permanent Clerk (1946)
Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro, Assistant Clerk (1946)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1946— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Mr. I. W. Stewart, Charlotte.
Presbytery —
1946 — Mr. John James, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1948— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. R. A, Young
1946— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. C. C. Beam, Charlotte; Mr. Jn. S. Cansler, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier
1946— Rev. E. V. Wiley; Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.;
Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte; Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1947— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts;
Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr.; Rev. J. W. Stork;
Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. W. Chester Keller.
1946 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Rev. Holmes Rolston; Mr. Wm. J. Thomp-
son, Charlotte; Mr. A. B. Mackey, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. 0. Mann; Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. H. E. Matthews;
Charlotte; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr. R. S. Hutchison,
Charlotte.
4 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1946— Rev. Roy F. Whitley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
•
Chairman — Rev. A. H. Key.
1946— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. Jn. D. Elliott, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. G. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
1948 — Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Robt. Glasgow, Charlotte.
Auditing :
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1947— Mr. W. N. Ward, Charlotte.
1948 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. D. K. Snyder.
1946 — Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. J. M. Russell, Newell.
1947— Rev. H. E. Carter; Mr. H. B. Hunter, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. R. L. Smith.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
1946 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. T. Dunlap, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. F. S. Johnston; Mr. J. M. Shinn, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. 0. C. Williamson; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
1946 — Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. C. B. Choate, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr. P. F. Howerton, Charlotte.
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. S. M. Inman.
1946 — Rev. S. M. Inman; Mr. H. C. Alexander, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Mr. Lester Ransom.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1946, Rev. W. H. Frazer; 1947, Jonas Barclay;
1948; Rev. H. E. Carter.
3. Languages— 1946, Rev. S. M. Inman; 1947, Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1948,
Rev. C. C. Beam.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences— 1946, Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1947, Rev.
Q. N. Huneycutt; 1948, Rev. Carl Howie.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1946, Rev. C. G. McClure; 1947,
Rev. F. C. Pratt; 1948, Rev. P. P. Thrower.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric — 1946, Rev. H. B. Blakely;
1947, Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro; 1948, Rev. C. A. Harper.
7. Church History— 1946, Rev. R. L. McBath; 1947, Rev. W. H.
Johnston; 1948, Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.
8. Theology— 1946, Rev. C. D. Whitely, Rev. Holmes Rolston; 1947,
Rev. H. B. Blakely, Rev. W. M. Walsh; 1948, Rev. 0. C. William-
son, Rev. R. F. Whitley.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1946, Rev. R. A. Young,
Rev. A. W. Shaw; 1947, Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. J. L. Griggs;
1948, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. S. M. Glasgow.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture — 1946, Rev. R. E. Watts; 1947.
Rev. C. M. Boyd; 1948, Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Little.
1946— Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. E. Wayland; Dr. W. Z. Bradford, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. G. P. Stevens; Mr. Angus Shaw.
Nominations :
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1946 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. S. Cunningham,
Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. Vernon Patterson,
Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1946 — Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. David Ovens, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. W. Grier; Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. W. E. Colton.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1946 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. P. P. Thrower; Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. P. W. Davenport.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1946— Rev. S. A. Ewart.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1948— Rev. J. W. Grier.
Stewardship :
Chairman — Rev. Roy F. Whitley.
1946— Rev. Roy F. Whitley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. W. B. McClintock, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr.; Mr. T. R. Stewart.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1946— Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. R. B. Collins, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr., Charlotte.
1948— Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. G. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1946— Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. W. M. Boyles, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.; Mr. F. W. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier, Char-
lotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
2. G. P. Stevens
3. J. W. Grier
4. C. H. Little
5. J. G. Garth
6. J. W. Stork, D.D.
7. R. H. M. Brown
8. J. M. Walker, D.D.
9. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
10. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
11. M. E. Peabody
12. W. B. S. Chandler
13. A. A. Walker, D.D.
14. C. C. Beam
15. S. B. McLean
16. W. H. Johnston
17. J. C. McGehee
18. B. Frank Yandell
19. W. C. Copeland
20. J. C. Grier
21. T. R. Alexander
22. A. T. Taylor
23. M. B. Prince, Jr.
24. H. C. Carmichael
25. W. A. Nicholson
26. W. B. Neill
27. A. H. Frazer
28. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
29. R. A. Young, D.D.
30. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
31. A. H. Key
32. E. V. Wiley
33. Alfred L. Roberts
34. W. I. Howell, Jr.
35. D. K. Snyder
36. W. C. C. Foster
37. J. C. Neville
38. Ben. T. Harrop
39. Thomas H. Mitchell
40. W. T. Smith
41. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
42. James A. Jones, D.D.
43. H. L. Reaves
44. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
45. J. L. Russell
46. Jn. R. Rosebro, D.D.
47. A. W. Shaw
48. F. R. McAlister
49. R. H. Stone
50. R. E. Watts
51. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
52. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
53. E. L. Flanagan
54. L. L. Little, D.D.
55. P. P. Thrower
56. J. L. Griggs
57. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
58. Robt. F. Boyd
59. G. Dana Waters
60. F. C. Debele, Jr.
61. Chas. G. McClure
62. Sam. M. Inman
63. Geo. F. Houck
64. J. 0. Mann, D.D.
65. H. E. Carter
66. F. Clyde Pratt
67. Jonas Barclay
68. Carl G. Howie
69. Robt. L. McBath
70. W. M. Walsh, D.D.
71. R. P. Walker, D.D.
72. J. E. Wayland
73. F. S. Johnston
74. W. Chester Keller
75. S. A. Ewart
76. O. C. Williamson, D.D.
77. Waldo P. Robertson
78. Sam'l M. Glasgow, D.D.
79. S. N. Milton
80. Geo. H. Atkinson
81. A. Leslie Thompson
82. Wm. A. Gamble
83. C. A. Harper
84. Roy F. Whitley
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF CHURCHES
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First David M. Morrow O. G. Whitley
1029 E. Main St. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce C. O. Josey
Park Avenue Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Ross Reid
504 E. Boundry Box 132
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Badin, N. C. Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Harvey M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.-
Benton Heights J. Carl Williams Story V. Tucker
Rt. 2, Box 34 Rt. 3, Monroe, N. C.
Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Jno. Rodwell W. L. Rape
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem _1___I. D. Crowell I. D. Crowell
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.
Beulah J. P. Belk J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd D. E. Blue Mrs. J. U. Thrower
East Rockingham, N.C. Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial R. B. Collins D. E. Hipp
339 Clement Ave. 1019 W. 6th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N, C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Camden J. Thomas Hildreth Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C. Belk Bros. Co.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon J. M. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1 Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Camp Greene C. F. McPherson G. T. Woodside
301 W. Palmer 2201 Greene St.
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Candor D. C. Ewing, Jr. Hoyle Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C. Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek -R. R. Grier T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Charlotte First H. C. Alexander W. N. Ward
Box 1413 202 W. Trade
Charlotte, 1, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter Mrs. Jas. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd 1207 So. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth W. W. Kiser E. F. Cail
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C. 3921 Commonwealth Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Community John Cox Mrs. Pink Sutton
Rt. 1, Box 71 Rt. 1, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn C. A. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely T. L. Washam
N. Main St. Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, N. C. Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe First J. H. McRae W. S. McRae
EUerbe, N. C. Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Carton Billingsley Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 84, Polkton, N. C. Box 71, Polkton, N. C
Hamlet First S. O. Bauersfeld C. M. Pepper
Entwistle St. 303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C. Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett J. M. Blythe
Rt. 1 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Huntersville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskiil
Box 270, Candor, N.C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes
Cognac, N. C.
Marsh ville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Elm St.
Marshville, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlote, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
T. A. Bigger s
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskiil
Box 270, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Miss Ora Lee
Marshville, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
A. M. Cathey
320 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Gettys
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Mulberry L. A. Marshall W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park _A. J. Beall C, B. Ross
Commercial Bank Bldg.2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, 4, N. C.
Nevin T. H. Stewart J. R. Button
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson Wilbur X. Yerton
Newell, N. C. Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C. Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young S. G. McLellan
810 E. 36th St. 828 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood J. H. McSwain Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C. Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. 0. Ross Miss Viola Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.
Pageland H. H. Houston Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville Wm. A. Cathey
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C. 330 N. Hoskin
Charlotte, N. C.
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C. Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Philadelphia J. W. Morris W. Olin Morris
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville W. A. Rogers Robert C. Hair
Pineville, N. C. Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick J. L. Fesperman
1315 Matheson 3908 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Ramah J. G. Caldwell C. D. Bradford
Huntersville, N. C. Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth E. J. Simms
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell ___..W. T. Wicker W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C. Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood Howard Brawley
Rt. 1, Harrisburg, N.C. Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockingham First T. D. Cameron M. C. McLeod
E. Washington Watson Bldg.
Rockingham, N. C. Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson Leroy McAuley
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
St. Andrews J. W. Craig, Jr. A. A. Clark
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. D. Woodside T. Mack Hill
1801 Plaza 1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts Mrs. L. T. Gill
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C. Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
Selwyn Avenue B. S. Gray Dr. W. P. Weeks
Rt. 2, Box 649 A 2717 Picardy PI.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon D. J. Sullivan E. F. Smith
Rt. 2, Charlotte 3 N.C.Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Siler Avery Plyler Carr Price
Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry J. R. Perry, Sr.
15 Academy St. W. Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C. Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis M. D. Phillips
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. 2800 S. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C.Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
Stephenson Worth Stinson Worth Stinson
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Tabernacle 0. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey
616 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Charlotte, 3, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Unionville J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westminster H. G. Robinson
1418 Kenil worth
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Z. V. Riser
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
A. R. Pegram
2049 Greenway
Charlotte, N. C.
M. R. Moore
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C.
J. V. Henderson
Wadesboro, N. C.
H. L. Strawn
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
H. Harold Thompson
2135 Avondale Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
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Adjourned Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C,
May 15, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in an Adjourned Ses-
sion in the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N. C, on
the above date at 2:30 P. M.
The Moderator, the Rev. C. N. Morrison, presided.
The Presbytery was led in prayer by the Rev. W. T. Smith.
The Roll — The following- were present and were enrolled:
Ministers— W. B. Neill; Sam. N. Milton, Jn. R. Rosebro; J. G. Garth;
J. M. Walker; R. P. Walker; Robt. F. Boyd; C. C. Beam; J. Walton
Stewart, Jr.; Geo. F. Houck; C. N. Morrison; Chas. M. Boyd; S. M.
Inman; E. V. Wiley; R. A. Young; W. T. Smith; A. W. Shaw; G. Dana
Waters; J. L. Griggs; J. W. Grier; F. C. Pratt; F. C. Debele, Jr.; W.
Chester Keller; Jonas Barclay; B. F. Yandell; Paul P. Thrower; A. H.
Key; J. O. Mann; Jas. A. Jones; J. E. Wayland; W. H. Frazer; J. C.
Grier; Holmes Rolston; R. H. Stone; W. H. Johnston S. A. Ewart; Jn.
A. Redhead, Jr.— 37.
Elders — R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; Jas. R. Craven, Caldwell Memorial;
Wm. L. Kirkley, Williams Memorial; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek;
J. R. Abernethy, Sugaw Creek; T. E. Gray, Tenth Avenue; W. S. Cun-
ningham, Charlotte Second; Jn. S. Cansler, Myers Park. — 8.
Visitin.fi: Brethren — The following were introduced and in-
vited to sit as visiting brethren : Rev. E. N. Orr, First A. R. P.
Presbytery; Rev. W. H. Matheson, Kings Mountain Presby-
tery; Rev. A. L. Thompson, Granville Presbytery; Rev. J. B.
Belk, of East Hanover Presbytery.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Minister Received — Rev. A. L. Thompson presented a letter
of transfer from Granville Presbytery and applied for admis-
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sion into Mecklenburg Presbytery. The letter was found
in order. After the usual examinations, which were sustained
as satisfactory, Mr. Thompson was enrolled upon signing the
Covenant.
The Call from the Sugaw Creek Church for the pastoral
services of Mr. Thompson, having been previously read and
found in order, was placed in his hands and accepted by him.
The following Commission was appointed to conduct the
installation :
Rev. W. H. Frazer, Chakman and to preside; Rev. Hunter B. Blakely,
to preach the sermon; Ruling Elder J. W. Thompson, to charge the
Congregation; Rev. J. W. Stork, to charge the Minister; Ruling Elder
C. W. Wilson, alternate.
The installation service is to be at 11:00 A. M., May 27th. A quorum
was set at two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Religious Education — The Executive Committee on Religi-
ous Education presented the following resolutions which were
adopted :
1. That Presbytery be committed to the proposition of securing and
developing a camp and conference grounds.
2. That the Committee on Religious Education be authorized to raise
funds and to acquire site, title to which shall be vested in Trustees of
Presbytery; and begin preliminary development, provided that no debt
be incurred.
3. That Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Dr. J. A. Redhead, and Mrs. J. B.
Watt, President of the Woman's Auxiliary, be added to the Expanded
Committee
4. That the Expanded Committee be authorized to add to its member-
ship, at its discretion.
M. B. PRINCE, Chairman
The privileges of the floor were extended to Director S. J.
Patterson of the Assembly's Men's Work. He was heard con-
cerning work with Young Adults.
Minister Dismissed — Rev. J. A. Redhead, Jr., requested
Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relations between himself
and the Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, and to
grant him a letter of transfer to Orange Presbytery. The
Church reluctantly concurred in this request. Ruling Elders
C. D. Cunninghalm and E. A. Ransom, of the First Presbyte-
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rian Church of Greensboro, were introduced and prosecuted
the call from that Church for the services of Dr. Redhead.
The pastoral relations were dissolved, effective June 1, 1945,
and a letter to Orange Presbytery was granted Dr. Redhead.
Presbytery admitted to the record the following resolu-
tions, adopted at a Congregational Meeting of the Second
Church :
Charlotte, N. C.
May 15, 1945
WHEREAS, our pastor, Rev. John A. Redhead, Jr., D.D., has decided
that it is his duty to accept a call to the pastorate of the First Pres-
byterian Church of Greensboro, North Carolina, and has asked the
Congregation of the Second Presbyterian Church to join with him in
his request to Mecklenburg Presbytery that the present pastoral relation
be dissolved;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. With deep regret this Congregation unites with Dr. Redhead in
requesting Mecklenburg Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation.
2. We wish to record that during Dr. Redhead's ministry of more than
eight years, and under his leadership, this church has greatly increased
in strength and in power as an influence for good in our community,
in our church at large, and in the Kingdom of God; during that ministry
Dr. Redhead consistently has preached to us sermons of great power
and beauty, he has ministered to us in our sorrows and troubles and he
has rejoiced with us in our joys and happiness. We thank God for his
ministry and leadership. As a preacher, as a pastor and as a friend,
we shall long remember him and hold him in affectionate esteem.
3. As Dr. Redhead leaves us we express to him our continued love
and loyalty, and pray for him and those near and dear to him much
happiness in their new home and that the Lord will give him good suc-
cess in the new field of labor to which he has been called.
4. The Clerk will send copies of these resolutions to Dr. Redhead, to
Mecklenburg Presbytery, to the First Presbyterian Church of Greens-
boro, North Carolina, to our church papers and to the daily newspapers
of Charlotte.
Nominations — The Permanent Committee on Nominations
made the following recommendations which were adopted:
To the places vacated by Dr. Redhead:
Trustee of Davidson College, deferred.
Home Mission Committee, Class of 1946, Rev. E. V. Wiley; Advisory
to General Secretary, Class of 1947, and Chairman, Rev. C. G. McClure.
Defense Service Council, Rev. W. C. Keller.
To the places vacated by Rev. M. R. Gibson:
Women's Work, Class of 1947, Rev. F. C. Debele; Examinations, Sec-
tion of Academic Studies, Class of 1945, Rev. R. P. Walker.
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Candidate — Mr. James Rodgers Jackson was presented by
the Committee on Christian Education and recommended as
a Candidate for the Ministry, the proper papers being in the
the hands of the Committee. Rev. J. W. Grier conducted the
examination on experimental religion which was sustained as
satisfactory. Mr. Jackson was enrolled as a Candidate. Rev.
C. M. Boyd delivered the charge.
Ministerial Relief — At the recommendation of Presbytery's
Committee Mrs. E. C. Murray, formerly on Lexington Pres-
bytery's list of Ministers' Widows approved for relief, was
placed on the list of this Presbytery. The amount of the com-
pensation to be recommended was left in the hands of the
Committee.
Hospital Chaplain — The Home Mission Committee together
with the Stewardship Co'mmittee and Rev. C. C. Beam were
asked to study the matter of employing a Chaplain for hospital
visitation in Charlotte.
The Minutes were read and approved.
After the Presbytery voted to adjourn a closing prayer was
led by the Moderator.
C. N. MORRISON, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JN. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Sixty-Ninth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Stephenson Presbyterian Church,
R. F. D., Monroe, N. C,
July 17, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Sixty-ninth Stated Session in the Stephenson Presbyterian
Church, R.F.D., Monroe, N. C, at 10:00 A. M., on the above
date.
The Moderator, Rev. C. N. Morrison, presided.
The Presbytery was led in prayer by the Rev. 0. C. Wil-
liamson.
The Moderator preached a doctrinal Sermon on the subject,
"The Doctrine of Forgiveness."
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. W.
Walker; W. H. Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; A. A. Walker; W. H. Johnston;
B. F. Yandell; J. C. Grier; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. B. Neill; A. H. Fraser;
R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley; D. K. Snyder;
C. N. Morrison; W. T. Smith; Hunter B. Blakely; Jn. R. Rosebro A. W.
Shaw; F. R. McAlister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. Walton Stewart,
Jr.; P. P. Thrower; G. Dana Waters; Sam M. Inman; F. Clyde Pratt;
Jonas Barclay; Robt. L. McBath; W. M. Walsh; R. P. Walker; W. C.
Keller; S. A. Ewart; 0. C. Williamson; Waldo P. Robertson; S. N.
Milton; A. Leslie Thompson. — 42.
Ruling Elders — Eugene Secrest, Benton Heights; J. B. Knox, Bethel;
C. S. Smart, Bethlehem; E. H. Webb, Beulah; J. R. Craven, Caldwell
Memorial; J. F. Hooks, Camden: C. F. McPherson, Camp Greene; C, B.
Choate, Central Steele Creek; H. B. Patterson, Charlotte First; B. F.
Matthews, Charlotte Second; R. Fred Dunn, Commonwealth; T. M.
Davis, Cooks Memorial; Frank L. Washam, Cornelius; T. A. Henderson,
Ellerbe; A. R. Shaw, Jr.. Hopewell; J. F. Henderson, Huntersville; E. J.
Stinson, Indian Trail; W. 0. Monteith, Mallard Creek; N. O. Alexander,
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Matthews; G. B. McClellan, Monroe First; L. M. Crowell, Mt. Gilead;
Geo. A. Springs, Mulberry, Jno. S. Cansler, Myers Park; J. M. Russell,
Newell; D. N. Bennett, Norwood; H. H. Houston, Pageland; Dexter L.
Williams, Philadelphia; W. A. Rogers, Pineville; J. Clyde White, Plaza;
S. A. Winget, Pleasant Hill; R. A. Stephenson, Providence; E. S. Barn-
hardt, Ramah; Perry C. Hood, Robinson; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; B. S.
Gray, Selwyn Ave.; Harold C. Hovis, South Park; Loy W. Brown, Steele
Creek; Oscar Crook, Stephenson; J. R. Abernethy, Sugaw Creek; I. W.
Davis, Tenth Ave.; J. E. Douglas, Thomasboro; A. M. Rea, Westmin-
ster.— 42.
Ruling Elders Attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. J. M. Walker, nominee, was
elected Moderator.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements sub-
mitted the following report which was adopted:
That the Docket as printed be followed; that Presbytery take recess
at 12:30 P. M. and reconvene at 1:45 P. M.; that the following Special
Orders be observed: First Order following Lunch the nomination of
the Moderator; Second Order the Popular Meeting on Religious Edu-
cation; That we adjourn at will prior to Supper.
Respectfully submitted,
J. WALTON STEWART, JR. (for the Chairman)
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. C. N. Morrison, Retiring Moderator.
2. History of the Stephenson Church.
3. Memorials.
4. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery, Visiting Brethren, Intro-
duction of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
5. Election of Moderator — Rev. J. M. Walker, Nominee.
6. Committee on Arrangements.
7. Appointment of Standing Committees.
(a) Records of Presbytery
(b) Bills and Overtures
(c) Judicial Business
(d) Resolutions
(e) Installations
8. Communications.
9. Reports of Commissioners to the Assembly.
10. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
11. Popular meeting on Religious Education — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
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12. Reports of Permanent and Executive Committees.
(a) Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Rev.
Holmes Rolston
(b) Religious Education — Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.
(c) Sabbath Observance — Rev. P. P. Thrower
13. Reports of Special Committees.
(a) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones
(b) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A.
Jones
(c) Hospital Chaplain — Ruling^ Elder Rufus A. Grier
14. Reports of Commissions.
(a) Minister and His Work — Rev. J. M. Walker.
(b) Installations.
15. Reports of Standing Committees.
(See No. 7 above)
16. Unfinished Business.
17. New Business.
18. Place of next meeting.
19. Nomination of Moderator.
20. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
21. Adjournment.
Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the follow-
ing communications which were referred or disposed of as
follows :
1. The following requested to be excused from attendance at this
Session of Presbytery: Revs. J. L. Griggs; H. E. Carter; Jas. A.
Jones; Holmes Rolston; R. F. Boyd. These requests were granted.
2. From the Presbytery of Orange inviting Mecklenburg Presbytery
to send a representative to its One Hundred Seventy-Fifth Anni-
sary. Rev. J. M. Walker was elected as representative and
Rev. Jonas Barclay as alternate.
3. From the Matthews and Selwyn Ave. Churches inviting Pres-
bytery for the Fall Meeting. The Invitation of the Matthews
Church was accepted.
Commissioners to the General Assembly — The following
Commissioners to the General Assembly reported their attend-
ance and diligence: Ministers — C. G. McClure, A. H. Key,
G. Dana Waters, S. M. Inman, J. 0. Mann. Ruling Elders —
Jno. D. Elliott, A. R. Shaw, J. N. Stribling, Hunter Marshall.
A rising vote of thanks was extended the Commissioners
for their diligence and for their good reports.
Standing Committees — The Moderator appointed the fol-
lowing Standing Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures: Rev. C. N. Morrison, Chrmn,; Rev. W. H.
Frazer; Rev. R. E. Watts; Ruling Elder J. N. Craven; Ruling
Elder J. R. Abernathey.
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2. Judicial Business: Rev. S. M. Inman, Chrmn.; Rev. R. A. Young;
Rev. A. T. Taylor; Ruling Elder T. A. Henderson; Ruling Elder
G. A. Springs.
3. Installations: Rev. 0. C. Williamson, Chrmn.; Rev. C. H. Little;
Rev. W. C. Keller; Ruling Elder C. R. Choate; Ruling Elder
Eugene Secrest.
4. Records of Presbytery: Rev. F. R. McAlister, Chrmn.; Ruling
Elder Loy Bascon; Ruling Elder E. S. Bamhardt; Ruling Elder
J. M. Russell.
5. Resolutions: Rev. J. C. Grier, Chrmn.; Rev. A. A. Walker; Ruling
Elder B. S. Gray; Ruling Elder J. W. Kiser.
History of Stephenson Church — The following history of
the host church was read by Ruling Elder Worth Stinson and
was adopted:
Stephenson Presbyterian Church was organized in the Stephenson
school building, midway between Indian Trail and Unionville, and at
the cross roads near W. H. Presley, Raymon Helms and Wm. Stephen-
son, on May 4th, 1924.
The commission effecting the organization was appointed by Meck-
lenburg Presbytery in session at Hamlet, N. C, April 16, 1924, and was
as follows: Rev. R. J. Mcllwaine, Chairman; Rev. W. B. S. Chandler
of Monroe; Rev. B. B. Shankle of Monroe and Elder Earl J. Stinson
of the Indian Trail Church.
The charter members were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Presley,
Mary and Ruth Presley, Marvin Presley, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Trull, Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Elms, Emma Lee Elms,
Mason R. Elms, Leon R. Elms, Frank Elms, Mrs. Leon Elms, Mrs.
Garnett Holland, Mrs. Mamie McRorie, Mrs. Bruce Elms, J. A. Dixon,
Oscar Crook and Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Elms,
No offiicers were elected at this meeting and the commission was
continued until the organization was complete.
Services at this point had been conducted for nearly a year by Rev.
H. C. Carmichael of Unionville, but on account of his removal to Con-
cord Presbytery the work had been turned over to Rev. A. E. Wallace
of Indian Trail.
In August, 1923, a revival meeting was held in the school house by
Rev. H. C. Carmichael and Rev. B. B. Shankle.
A Sunday School was organized on the 1st Sunday in April, 1924,
with 54 members.
Mr. Wm. Stephenson, a member of the Baptist Church donated one
acre of land for a new church building. The fiew building was com-
pleted and was dedicated in 1925.
The church was supplied for about five years by Rev. W. B. S. Chand-
ler of Monroe, and then in the year 1929 Rev. W. B. Neill of Faison,
N. C, was called as pastor.
During the pastorate of Mr. Neill the following were elected as elders.
B. F. Kimbrell, Oscar Crook, Ray Kimbrell and Marvin Presley.
C. W. Kimbrell, Oscar Crook and Marvin Presley were elected
Trustees of the church property.
Ray Kimbrell was elected Clerk of Session. Mr. Neill served ac-
ceptably as pastor of the church until March 30, 1937, when he asked
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for a dissolution of the pastoral relations so he might accept a call to
the Robinson Church in Mecklenburg County.
On January 8, 1938, a call was made for the pastoral services of Rev.
W. H. Eubank of Wilmington Presbytery. He served the church for
one year and after his resignation the church called Rev. W. R. Buhler
of Zuni, Va., who served until April 1st, 1944, when the work was turned
over by Presbytery to Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt, Presbytery's Evangelist.
He has served the church for a little more than one year.
During Dr. Huneycutt's ministery the church has been overhauled
and the Sunday School rooms added at the front of the building, and
eight new members have been added to the church roll. A Sunday
School has been organized with an enrollment of 35 members.
Worth Stinson, a newly ordained elder, has served as Superintendent
of the Sunday School and as Clerk of the Session.
The church looks forward to the future with high hopes of a steady
growth and spiritual achievement.
The Commission on the Minister and His Work — The report
of this Commission was presented by the Rev. J. M. Walker,
Chairman, and was admitted to record as follows :
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery respectfully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held four
meetings at which the following matters were considered and disposed of:
Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church was granted permission to
employ Rev. C. A. Harper as Extension Worker under the direction
of the Caldwell Session.
The Commission approved the call of the Sugar Creek Church to the
Rev. A. Leslie Thompson, which was found in order and recommended
that Presbytery place it in his hands. The terms of the call are: Salary
— $2,400; M. A. F. dues, a manse, and $600.00 car allowance.
The name of Dr. C. C. McNeill was approved for temporary supply
for St. Pauls.
The name of Rev. Roy F. Whitley of Yanceyville, N. C, was approved
for a call by First Church of Monroe.
The name of Rev. W. A. Gamble, recently discharged as a chaplain
in the Army, was approved for a call by St. Pauls.
The name of Rev. J. A. Mclntyre of Sharon, S. C, was approved for
a call by South Park, the employment of Mr. Mclntyre to be assisted
by the Home Missions Committee.
Permission was granted to Pineville, Banks and Six Mile Creek to
call Dr. W. H. Frazer for one year.
The call of Rev. Roy F. Whitley to First Church of Monroe, providing
a salary of $3,300.00 per year, M. A. F. dues and manse, was found to
be in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with recommendation
that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Whitley.
The call of Rev. William A. Gamble to St. Pauls, providing for a
salary of $2,700.00 per year, M. A. F dues and manse, was found to be
in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with recommendation
that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Gamble.
The calls for one year of Rev. W. H. Frazer to Pineville, Banks and
Six Mile, providing for M. A. F. dues and an annual salary of $600.00
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for Pineville, $300.00 for Banks and $125.00 for Six Mile were found in
order and ordered to be presented to Presbytery with the recommenda-
tion that they be approved and placed in the hands of Dr. Frazer.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. WALKER, Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary
Ministers Received — The following ministers presented Let-
ters of Transfers and applied for admission to Mecklenburg
Presbytery: Wm. A. Gamble, from Central Mississippi Pres-
bytery; C. A. Harper, from Arkansas Presbytery. These Let-
ters were found in order.
After the usual examinations had been given and sustained
as satisfactory, these ministers were received into the Pres-
bytery and enrolled upon signing the covenant.
The call from the St. Paul Church for the pastoral services
of the Rev. Wm. A. Gamble was placed in his hands and ac-
cepted by him.
Adjourned Meeting — An Adjourned Meeting was set for
the First Church, Charlotte, on Monday, July 23, at 2:30 P. M.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — The following
report was submitted by this Committee and, with its recom-
mendation, was adopted:
The Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief makes
the following report to Presbytery:
The following men are now under the care of Presbytery as candi-
dates for the ministry:
Gene Austin Beeker
Jack Delmar Fesperman*
Edgar James Cephas Goodwin, Jr. (colored)
James Roger (Bobby) Jackson
Jack Thomas Moore*
Eugene Preston Poe
Scott McNair Poole*
James Brown Reaves
William Theodore Smith, Jr.
Homer Ashley Spencer
*These men are now with the armed forces.
John Knox Wilson, Joseph Franklin Wilson and Robert Manton Wil-
son, Jr., are still carried on our rolls as candidates for medical mission
work.
The committee recommends that Herbert T. Thrower, Jr., be received
under the care of Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry.
With the reception of Mr. Thrower we will have received five candi-
dates since the report to the Presbytery at this time last year. The
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committee is gratified at this increase in our number of candidates but
continues to call to the attention of Presbytery the need for an in-
creasing number of candidates if we are to avoid a shortage of men
for the ministry in the years to come,
HOLMES ROLSTON, Chairman
Candidate Received — Herbert Thacker Thrower, Jr., a mem-
ber of the Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, offered
himself as a Candidate to the Gospel Ministry. The proper
credentials were presented and found in order. The usual ex-
aminations were conducted by the Moderator and were sus-
tained as satisfactory. Mr. Thrower was enrolled as a Candi-
date tor the Ministry. The Moderator delivered an appro-
priate charge to the Candidate and led in prayer on his behalf.
Recess — Recess was taken until 1:45 P. M. following prayer
led by the Rev. A. A. Walker.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Presbytery reconvened at 1:45 P. M. and was opened
with prayer led by the Rev. R. L. McBath.
Moderator Nominated — The Rev. A. H. Key was nominated
as Moderator for the next Stated Session of Presbytery.
Religious Education — The popular meeting on Religious
Education was conducted by the Chairman of the Executive
Committee, Rev. M. B. Prince. He also presented the report.
Pending its adoption the following were heard: Rev. M. B.
Prince, * 'Progress Made Concerning the Securing of a Camp
and Conference Site" ; Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., "Our Need
of a Camp Site" ; Ruling Elder J. N. Stribling, "Technical De-
tails With Reference to the Proposed Camp Site"; and Rev.
G. Dana Waters, "Report On This Summer's Conferences and
Its Bearing On Our Proposed Camp Site." The report was
received and its recommendations adopted. These are as fol-
lows:
1. That every Church in the Presbytery enter wholeheartedly into
the fourth year of the Advance, using as a guide the goals and objec-
tives listed on pages 12 and 13 of the fourth year manual.
2. That every Church observe Religious Education Week, using and
adapting the suggestions on pages 16 and 17 of the Manual.
3. That every Church conduct a Vacation Bible School and that spe-
cial emphasis be placed upon conducting such schools in needy com-
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munities where Sunday Schools have not operated, with the special aim
of following with the organization of new outposts.
4. That Presbytery instruct the Stewardship Committee to consider
the matter of percentages to Benevolences with a view of securing
funds for a full time director of religious education for the Presbytery.
A vote of thanks was extended Mr. W. H. Belk for his gen-
erous offer of a camp site.
Presbytery extended its thanks to the Committee on the
Camp Site for its diligence and manifest wisdom.
Sabbath Observance — The Committee on Sabbath Observ-
ance made a report which was received. Its recommendations
were adopted and are as follows:
1. That our people be urged from the pulpit and through personal
contact to set an example as those who "Remember the Sabbath, to
keep it holy."
2. That we urge parents to teach their children concerning the
sanctity of the Sabbath.
3. That ministers and all church leaders often make the subject of
keeping the Sabbath special objects in their public prayers.
4. That our ministers be urged to have their churches observe in a
special manner Sabbath Observance Day, as set apart by the General
Assembly.
5. That ministers endeavor at that time to preach a positive sermon
along the line of the blessings and rewards of the Christian Sabbath,
and that a copy be sent immediately afterward to Presbytery's Com-
mittee on Sabbath Observance, in view of the Committee selecting
some for publication.
Minister to the Hospitals — The Committee on the Hospital
Chaplaincy made the following report, recommendations, and
nomination, which were adopted:
The special committee consisting of the Executive Committee of
Home Missions, the Stewardship Committee and Rev. C. C. Beam met
in Piedmont Courts Chapel on June 4, 1945, and after extended period
of discussion adopted the recommendations below to be reported to
Presbytery, and placed in the hands of the sub-committee consisting of
the Chairman of the Home Mission Committee, the Chairman of the
Religious Education Committee, the President of the Woman's Auxiliary
Presbyterial, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. C. C. Beam, Mr. W. E. Price, and
Rev. W. H. Johnston the matter of nominating a suitable individual
for the office. The nominating committee met on July 9, 1945, and
unanimously agreed on the nomination submitted below:
RECOMMENDATIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE:
1. That we recommend to Presbytery at its next stated session the
establishment of a minister to the hospitals (for a period of one year
from September 1, 1945, to August 31, 1946). The minister to the
hospitals will render a spiritual ministry to the hospitals and nursing
homes of the City of Charlotte and the Mecklenburg Sanitorium in the
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name of Mecklenburg Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church in the
United States.
2. We recommend that the salary for the Minister to the Hospitals
be set at $2,000.00 with an additional $400.00 for expenses, and that
this amount be contributed as follows $1,000.00 from the Home Mission
Committee, $400.00 from the Religious Education Committee, and
$1,000.00 from other sources.
3. We recommend that the Minister to the Hospitals be under the
supervision of the Advisory Committee to the Presbytery's Office.
RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATION:
We nominate and recommend to Presbytery the election of Dr. Charles
M. Boyd as Minister to the Hospitals for the City of Charlotte for a
period of one year, beginning Sept. 1, 1945, and that Presbytery pay
on behalf of the Minister to the Hospitals into the Ministers' Annuity
Fund a sum equal to 1V2% of the salary, if his relationship to the Fund
should so require.
R. A. GRIER, Chairman
Installations Reported — The following Commissions ap-
pointed to install ministers presented reports which, as ad-
mitted to the record, are as follows:
1. REV. SAM. N. MILTON
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. Sam Milton met at the Wadesboro Presbyterian Church at 7:45
Sunday evening, May 13. The following members were present: Rev.
W. M. Walsh, Rev. W. I. Howell, Mr. E. J. Lyerly, and Rev. R. E. Watts.
The meeting was constituted with prayer and Rev. R. E. Watts was
elected clerk.
The Commission united with the congregation of the Wadesboro
Presbyterian Church in a service of worship in which Rev. W. I. Howell
preached the sermon. Rev. W. M. Walsh presided and propounded the
constitutional questions. The charge to the pastor was given by Rev. R.
E. Watts and Mr. E. J. Lyerly charged the congregation. The benediction
was pronounced by the pastor. The Commission later met and read
and approved its minutes. The meeting was closed with prayer.
R. E. WATTS, Clerk
2. REV. A. LESLIE THOMPSON
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install
Rev. A. L. Thompson met at Sugaw Creek Church at 11:00 A. M., May
27. The meeting was opened with prayer by the chairman. Those
present were: Rev. W. H. Frazer, D.D., Chairman; Rev. H. B. Blakely,
D.D.; Rev. J. W. Stork, D.D., and Elders J. W. Thompson and C. W.
Wilson. C. W. Wilson was elected clerk.
The Commission engaged with the Congregation in Divine Worship.
The sermon was preached by Dr. H. B. Blakely. Dr. W. H. Frazer pre-
sided and propounded the constitutional questions. The prayer was
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offered by Dr. J. W. Stork. Rev. A. Leslie Thompson was declared
duly installed pastor.
The charge to the pastor was given by Dr. J. W. Stork. The charge
to the congregation was given by Elder J. W. Thompson. Rev. A. L.
Thompson pronounced the benediction.
The minutes were read and adopted. The commission adjourned
with prayer by the chairman.
C. W. WILSON, Clerk
Records of Presbytery — The Standing Committee on Rec-
ords of Presbytery presented the following report which was
adopted :
Your Committee on Records of Presbytery has examined the original
minutes, the proofs, and the final printed form of the Minutes of the
following meetings: Called Meeting, Charlotte First Church, Dec. 8,
1944; 167th Stated Meeting at Monroe First Church, Jan. 16, 1945;
Adjourned Meeting, Charlotte Second Church, Jan. 23, 1945; 168th
Stated Meeting, Caldwell Memorial Church, April 17, 1945.
We find these minutes complete and accurate.
We commend the Stated Clerk for the neat form in which these min-
utes have been kept, and for his making these minutes available to the
Ministers and Sessions of our Churches.
F. R. McALISTER, Chairman
LOY BROWN
Installations — The Standing Committee on Installations re-
ported as follows. This report was adopted and the proposed
Commission appointed:
To install the Rev. Wm. A. Gamble in the St. Paul's Church at 4:00
P. M., July 29th:
1. To preside and propound the Constitutional Questions, Rev. M. E.
Sentelle, D.D.
3. To charge the Pastor, Rev. J. G. Garth, D.D.
4. To charge the Congregation, Ruling Elder T. M. Glasgow.
As alternates. Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., and Ruling Elder J. B.
Kuykendall.
Two Ministers and one Ruling Elder are to form a quorum.
O. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions made
the following report which was adopted:
Your Committee on Resolutions begs leave to make the following
report :
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to express its thanks to the Pastor
and Congregation of the Stephenson Church for their gracious hos-
pitality during this meeting of Presbytery.
We wish to thank the ladies of the Church for the bountiful and
delicious dinner.
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We pray God's blessing upon Pastor and People in their work to-
gether for the Master in this commmunity.
We request the Pastor to read these resolutions to the Congregation
at the next service of worship.
J. C. GRIER, Chairman
Terms of Call Changed — Amity Church was granted per-
mission to change the terms of call for the pastoral services
of the Rev. W. H. Johnston, increasing the salary $300 annual-
ly with corresponding change in Annuity payments.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following the singing of a hymn, and the Benediction by
the Moderator, Presbytery adjourned to meet in Adjourned
Session on July 23, 1945, at 2:30 P. M., in the First Presby-
terian Church of Charlotte.
J. M. WALKER, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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Adjourned Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
July 23, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in an Ajourned Session
in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, July 23,
1945, at 2:30 P. M.
The Moderator being absent, the last Moderator present, the
Rev. C. N. Morrison, presided.
Presbytery was opened with prayer.
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled:
Ministers — C. N. Morrison, H. Ellis Carter, F. R. McAlister, 0. C.
Williamson, A. A. Walker, W. H. Johnston, R. P. Walker, Jonas Bar-
clay, Hunter B. Blakely, J. Walton Stewart, Jr., J. G. Garth, E. V.
Wiley, Chas. A. Harper, Wm. A. Gamble, R. H. Stone, Jn. R. Rose-
bro.— 16.
Ruling Elders— Nat C. White, St. Paul; John S. Cansler, Myers Park;
G. B. McClellan, Monroe; O. W. Faires, Tenth Ave. — 4.
The stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
The Rev. J. W. Mann of Fayetteville Presbytery was in-
vited to sit as a visiting brother.
Minister Received — The Rev. Roy F. Whitley presented a
Certificate of Dismissal from Orange Presbytery and applied
for admission to Mecklenburg Presbytery. The Stated Clerk
presented letters of commendation which were received as
information. The Certificate of Dismissal was found in order
and Presbytery voted to proceed with the examination.
After the usual examinations were sustained as satisfac-
tory Mr. Whitley was enrolled upon signing the Covenant.
Commission Appointed — The call of the Monroe Church
for the pastoral services of the Rev. Roy F. Whitley, having
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been read and approved, was placed in his hands and accepted
by him.
The Committee on Installations recommended the following
Commission to install him on August 5th at 8 P. M. The rec-
ommendation was adopted and the quorum was set at two
Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Rev. 0. C. Williamson to preside and propound the Constitutional
Questions; the Rev. Hunter B. Blakely to preach the sermon; the Rev.
R. H. Stone and Ruling Elders W. H. Belk and W. E. Price to complete
the Commission, the remaining- parts of the Installation to be assigned
by the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
0. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
Adjourned Meeting — An Adjourned Meeting was set for
Monday, August 6, 1945, at 2:30 P. M. in the First Church,
Charlotte.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following the closing prayer Presbytery adjourned to meet
in Adjourned Session in the First Presbyterian Church, Char-
lotte, N. C, at 2:30 P. M. on Monday, August 6, 1945.
C. N. MORRISON, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Seventieth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Matthews Presbyterian Church
Matthews, N. C.
October 16, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventieth Stated Session in the Matthews Presbyterian
Church, Matthews, N. C, at 10:00 A. M., on the above date.
The last Moderator present, Rev. R. H. Stone, presided. Rev.
J. W. Grier led in prayer.
By appointment of the Moderator, detained because of ill-
ness. Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., preached the opening sermon on
Proverbs 1:7.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by
the Rev. Roy F. Whitley and the Rev. F. R. McAlister. Ruling
Elders serving were: Chas. R. Crumley, Caldwell Memorial;
W. S. Morton, Matthews ; John D. Eliott, Plaza ; H. F. Wolfe,
Charlotte Second; A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek: T. M. Davis,
Cook's Memorial; N. 0. Alexander, Matthews; H. G. Stancil,
Williams Memorial.
History of Matthews Church — This history, read by Mrs.
Pars Lemmond, was adopted, and is as follows:
The Matthews Presbyterian Church was organized on the tenth day
of February, 1877, by a Commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery. Of the
appointed Commission there were present at the organization: Rev.
R. H. Chapman, D. D., Moderator; Rev. E. H. Harding, D. D., Rev. Wil-
liam McDonald and Elder J. S. Reid. Following a sermon by the Rev.
Dr. Harding the meeting was called to order by the Moderator, and
opened with prayer. Twenty-four charter members formed the Church,
and these persons promised "to walk together as an organized Church
on the principles of the Presbyterian Faith and Order"; the Moderator
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declared them to be a Church, constituted according: to the Word of
God and the Presbyterian standard. Elders and Deacons elected were:
Elders: Deacons:
J. M. Pyron D. C. Robeson
J. A. Yandle E. A. McLeod
Rev. Wm. McDonald was the first Pastor, and during his pastorate
the first church-building was erected, a one-room frame structure with
a lovely steeple. Directing the work were Messrs. E. A. McLeod, J. S.
Howie, Amzi G. Reid, and a Mr. Hamilton. The lot was given by Mr.
J. S. Reid.
The following Ministers have served as Pastors since 1877:
Rev. Wm. McDonald Rev. J. H. Dixon
Rev. P. R. Law Rev. J. M. Harris
Rev. W. B. Arrowood Rev. Chas. Kingsley
Rev. R. C. Morrison Rev. W. B. McSwain
Rev. L. C. Vass Rev. G. Dana Waters
Rev. H. E. Gurney (twice Pastor)
Frequently the Church was served by Supply-Pastors, notably Dr.
H. M. Parker, Rev. C. C. Anderson, and Dr. P. H. Gwynn, Jr. For the
summer months of 1940-1943 Dr. Gwynn was instrumental in securing
the services of three Davidson College students: Robert Ramsey, Sher-
rard Rice, and Jon Murray. This Church is indebted to many other min-
isters who gave their efforts and services unstintingly in her behalf.
Mention should be made of evangelistic work done by Rev. Wm. Black,
and Rev. R. K. Davenport.
Rev. L. C. Vass received his appointment as a Missionary to Africa
while Pastor of this Church, and Rev. Geo. P. Stevens and Rev. W. C.
Williams were recommended to Presbytery as candidates for the Gospel
Ministry while members of this Church.
Under the leadership of the Rev. J. M. Harris a manse was built
on the lot adjoining the Church, to the east; this residence was later
moved away and sold to make room for the present Church-building.
The Matthews Church has been grouped with various other churches,
namely Sharon, Carmel, Providence, and Robinson, and never having
had a full-time Pastor until 1943 when Rev. G. Dana Waters accepted
a call to become the first full-time Pastor.
The Sunday School has had an important place in the growth of the
Church, and has been served by a number of superintendents:
Mr. J. S. Reid Mr. J. W. Hood
Mr. S. B. Smith Mr. W. L. Hood
Mr. W. E. McCall Mr. J. G. Orr
Mr A. F. Long Mr. W. H. Freeman
Mr. A. J. Williams Mr. H. P. Warlick
Mr. Warlick has served most acceptably since 1931.
The Woman's Auxiliary is an aggressive organization, and contributes
much to the work of the Church. Mrs, W. F. Moore is the President.
The Young People's Fellowship is an interested, growing group whose
President is Lillian Freeman, and whose adult adviser is Mrs. W. A.
Lemmond.
Plans for the present church-building were suggested by Dr. H. E.
Gurney, and the basement-auditorium was finished in 1931, worship-
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services being held there for several years. The first worship-service
was held in the main auditorium in October, 1942, with Dr. P. H. Gwynn,
Jr., preaching the sermon. A service of dedication was held in May,
1943. Mr. W. H. Belk contributed the brick for the building and the
Building Committee included Mr. B. D. Funderburk, Mr. W. H. Freeman
and Dr. T. N. Reid.
Since the beginning of the present pastorate a number of improve-
ments, and evidence of growth, may be noted: A manse has been pur-
chased; a Junior Choir has been organized under the joint direction of
Mrs. J. W, Russell and Rev. Mr. Waters; a Nursery has been estab-
lished and furnished, and a public address system has been installed.
Chimes have also been installed; the church-grounds have been further
improved; a publication of interest to the thirty- two boys and girls in
the Armed Forces has been edited and mailed twice monthly; a series
of "Family-Nite" gatherings has been inaugurated, and an annual Home-
Coming Day appointed; a Vacation Bible School is held each summer
(and has been held for many years); morning- and evening-worship
services are held every Sunday, as well as the Sunday School hour and
the vespers of the Young People's Fellowship; Bibles have been pur-
chased and placed in the pews. The most important phase of growth
is in the addition to membership on profession of faith in Jesus Christ,
or by transfer of membership. There have been 14 such additions on
profession, and 37 by transfer of letter; there have been 27 infant bap-
tisms in the past 22 months.
Those who serve as officers of the Church at present are:
Elders: Deacons:
Mr. W. S. Morton Mr. J. W. Russell, Chmn.
Dr. T. N. Reid Mr. N. S. Cochran
Mr. W. C. Billingsley Mr. L. E. Funderburk
Mr. N. O. Alexander Mr. W. H. Freeman
Mr. H. P. Warlick Mr. W. F. Moore
Mr. W. W. Conder Mr. W. A. Hood
. Mr. G. C. Alexander Mr. W. R. Freeman
Mr. J. E. Williams Mr. W. L. Smith
Mr. W. A. Lemmonds
Dr. W. L. Orr
It is with humility and gratitude that we review the past, thanking
our God for His blessing; in a spirit of Faith we pray for His guidance
in the days ahead.
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier, C. H. Little, J. G. Garth, J. W. Stork, W. H.
Frazer, Q. N. Huneycutt, C. C. Beam, W. H. Johnston, B. F. Yandell,
M. B. Prince, Jr., W. A. Nicholson, W. B. Neill, R. A. Young, Chas. M.
Boyd, A. H. Key, E. V. Wiley, D. K. Snyder, H. B. Blakely, J. A. Jones,
A. W. Shaw, F. R. McAlister, R. H. Stone, R. E. Watts, J. Walton
Stewart, Jr., P. H. Gwynn, Jr., P. P. Thrower, J. L. Griggs, R. F. Boyd,
G. Dana Waters, F. C. Debele, Jr., Chas. G. McClure, Sam. M. Inman,
Geo. F. Houck, J. 0. Mann, H. E. Carter, F. Clyde Pratt, Jonas Barclay,
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Robt. L. McBath, W. M. Walsh, R. P. Walker, J. E. Wayland, F. S.
Johnston, W. C. Keller, S. A. Ewart, O. C. Williamson, S. N. Milton,
C. A. Harper, R. F. Whitley, J. C. Grier— 49.
Ruling Elders — Paul B. Fry, Albemarle First; John Kuck, Avondale;
Eugene Secrest, Benton Heights; A. L. Brown, Bethel; R. B. Helms,
Bethlehem; Henry Howie, Beulah; Edgar Maness, Biscoe; C. R. Crumley,
Caldwell Memorial; J. F. Hooks, Camden; J. D. Hawfield, Camp Greene;
D. C. Ewing, Jr., Candor; C. B. Choate, Central Steele Creek; T. D.
Sparrow, Charlotte, First; H. F. Wolfe, Charlotte, Second; R. Fred
Dunn, Commonwealth; T. M. Davis, Cooks Memorial; F. M. McConnell,
Cornelius; C. G. Pepper, Hamlet; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell; J. B. Monteith,
Huntersville; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard
Creek; N. 0. Alexander, Matthews; Lee Mclnnis, Mt. Carmel; R. C.
Martin, Mt. Gilead; J. H. Todd, Mulberry; J. S. Cansler, Myers Park;
W. D. Van Derbugh, Pageland; A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek; E. D. Phil-
lips, Philadelphia; D. E. Houck, Pineville; Jn. D. Elliott, Plaza; T. E,
Hoover, Pleasant Hill; J. A. Blakeney, Providence; J. W. Dewese, Ra-
mah; W. W. Faires, Robinson; J. E. Allen, St. Andrews; J. K. Kiser, St.
Paul; W. L. Nichols, Selwyn Ave.; D. J. Sullivan, Sharpin; Page Price,
Siler; W. L. Byrum, Steele Creek; I. W. Faires, Tenth Ave.; J. E. Doug-
las, Thomasboro; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro: R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; V. F.
Alexander, Westminster; H. G. Stancil, Williams Memorial — 49.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
Rev. R. K. Davenport of Granville Presbytery was intro-
duced and invited to sit as a visiting brother.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Rev. W. H. Frazer led in prayer.
Moderator — The Rev. A. H. Key, nominee, was elected
Moderator.
Arranp-ements — The Committee on Arrangements submit-
ted the following report which was adopted:
We recommend that the docket as printed be followed with the follow-
ing modifications: First Order after Communications the report of
Nominating Committee; Second Order the report on Home Mission
Emergency Fund; Recess for lunch at 12:30 P. M.; reconvene at 2:00
P. M,; Second Order in the afternoon the Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home.
Respectfully submitted,
G. DANA WATERS, Chairman.
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DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon
2. The Lord's Supper
3. History of the Matthews Church — Rev. G. Dana Waters
4. Memorials
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery, Visiting Brethren, Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. A. H. Key, Nominee
7. Committee on Arrangements — Rev. G. Dana Waters
8. Appointment of Standing Committees
(a) Bills and Overtures
(b) Judicial Business
(c) Minutes of General Assembly
(d) Installations
(e) Resolutions
9. Communications
10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates
11. Call for Pastors and Supplies
12. Popular Meeting on Orphans' Home — Rev. J. W. Grier
13. Reports of Commissions
(a) To Install Ministers
(b) Minister and His Work — Rev. J. M. Walker
14. Reports of Permanent and Executive Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions — Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro
(b) Bible Cause— Rev. Robt. F. Boyd
(c) Educational Institutions — Rev. Jas. A. Jones
(d) Evangelism — Rev. S. M. Inman
(e) Nominations — Rev. Holmes Rolston
(f) Orphans' Homes — Rev. J. W. Grier
(g) Synod's Home Missions — Rev. F. C. Debele
15. Reports of Special Committees
(a) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones
(b) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones
16. Reports of Standing Committees
(see 8 above)
17. Unfinished Business
18. New Business
19. Place of Next Meeting
20. Nomination of Moderator
21. Reading and Adoption of Minutes
22. Adjournment
Presbytery's Tax Fund (Churches in Arrears)
Bethany, Bethlehem, Brainerd, Camden, Cornelius, Norman,
Peachland, Philadelphia, Ramah, Rehoboth, Siler, Tabernacle,
Turner, Wadesboro, Matthews.
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Standing Committees Appointed — The following Standing
Committees were appointed by the Moderator:
1. Bills and Overtures — Rev. R. A. Young, Chairman, Rev. W.
Chester Keller, Ruling Elder R. A. Willis.
2. Judicial Business — Rev. W. H. Frazer, Chairman, Rev. Roy F.
Whitley, Ruling Elder Jn. S. Cansler.
3. Minutes of General Assembly — Rev. C. G. McClure, Chairman,
Rev. S. M. Inman, Ruling Elder Jn. D. Elliott.
4. Installations — Rev. P. P. Thrower, Chairman, Rev. A. W. Shaw,
Ruling Elder H. G. Stancil.
Resolutions — Rev. E. V. Wiley, Chairman, Rev. Q. N. Honeycutt,
Ruling Elder R. B. Helms.
Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the follow-
ing Communications which were referred or disposed of as
follows :
1. The following requested to be excused from attendance at this
Session of Presbytery: Rev, Holmes Rolston, Rev. A. Leslie Thompson,
Rev. Geo. H. Atkinson, Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Rev. J. G. Garth requested
that he be excused from attendance for the remainder of the session.
These requests were granted.
2. From the Synod of North Carolina concerning actions of that body
in reference to Stewardship. Referred to Stewardship Committee.
3. From Assembly's Defense Service Council. Referred to Presby-
tery's Committee on the same.
4. From Assembly's Stewardship Committee. Referred to Presby-
tery's Stewardship Committee.
5. Rev. A. A. Walker reported on his activities. This was received
as information.
Commission Appointed — The following petition for the or-
ganization of a Church at Piedmont Courts was presented.
This request was approved and the following Commission ap-
pointed to accomplish the organization: The Home Mission
Committee, The Session of the Caldwell Memorial Church, the
Chairman of the Religious Education Committee (when
elected), and the Rev. C. G. McClure as Chairman. A quorum
was set at three Ministers and one Ruling Elder. The Com-
mission was authorized to set the date.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED do hereby petition you to appoint a com-
mission to organize us into a church in the Piedmont Presbyterian
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Chapel, located at 832 Seigle Avenue in the city of Charlotte, North
Carolina.
We agree to become charter members of said church when it is
organized.
NAME ADDRESS PRESENT CHURCH
Mrs. C. M. Hamilton, 1020 N. Church St St. Paul, Charlotte
Miss Kathryn Hunt, 526 Louise Avenue Caldwell Memorial
Mrs. C. A. Harper, 3419 Monroe Road Caldwell Memorial
Marie Stacks, 266 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
Sarah Whitesides, 307 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
H. 0. Gunnell, 242 Piedmont Court West Side, Pres., Gastonia
George M. Carriker, 112 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
Joe Carriker, 112 Piedmont Court Profession and Baptism
John Lumley, 630 N. Caldwell St. Paul, Charlotte
Mrs. Luther Helms, 620 Stevens Street . . Green Memo. Bap., Charlotte
Mrs. Bessie Hagler, 230 Piedmont Court Glenwood A. R. P.
Mrs. M. P. Stacks, 266 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
D. A. McGill, 845 Belmont Avenue Caldwell Memorial
B. T. Scruggs, 360 Piedmont Court . . Reaffirmation (Baptist)
Coraleen Bap., Rutherfordton
Mrs. A. F. Seegers, 193 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
Miss Ruby Barnes, 815 N. Caldwell St. Paul, Charlotte
Mrs. D. M. Long, 1112 Gibbon Street 9th Ave. Baptist
Mrs. James Bradberry, 343 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
Mrs. B. T. Scruggs, 360 Piedmont Court Reaffirmation, Little Ivy
Baptist, Madison County
Jewel Helms (8 yrs.), 620 Stevens Street Prof, and Baptism
William G. Grice, 612 N. Davidson St. Paul Pres., Charlotte
Miss Marion Estelle Grice, 612 N. Davidson ... St. Paul Pres., Charlotte
Mrs. D. A. McGill, 845 Belmont Avenue Caldwell Memorial
Mrs. Irene Whitesides, 307 Piedmont Court Caldwell Memorial
Resignations — The Rev. J. M. Walker offered his resigna-
tion as a member of the Commission on the Minister and His
Work; Rev. Chas. M. Boyd as a member of the Stewardship
Committee and Presbytery's Advisory Committee. These were
accepted.
Committee on Nominations — The Committee on Nomina-
tions submitted a report which as amended and adopted is
as follows:
Trustees of Davidson College — Class of 1948 — Mr. I. W. Stewart to
fill unexpired term of Rev. J. A. Redhead.
Trustee of Presbytery — Class of 1948 — Ruling Elder Neill Y. Pharr.
Commission on the Minister and His Work — Class of 1947 — Rev. C. C.
Beam to fill unexpired term of Rev. J. M. Walker; Class of 1948 — Rev.
R. A. Young, Chairman; Ruling Elder McAlister Carson.
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Executive Committee of Presbytery's Home Missions — Class of 1948
—Rev. W. H. Johnston, P. H. Gwynn, J. W. Stork; Ruling Elders W. E.
Price, W. H. Belk.
Executive Committee of Presbytery's Religious Education — Class of
1948 — Rev. W. C. Keller, Chairman, Rev. A. L. Thompson, Ruling Elders
Frank Matthews and Reginald Price.
Permanent Committees
Advisory to General Secretary — Class of 1946 — Rev. R. F. Whitley
to fill unexpired term of Rev. C. M. Boyd. Class of 1948— Rev. W. C.
Keller, Ruling Elder R. S. Hutchison.
Assembly's Home Missions — Class of 1948 — Rev. A. H. Key, Chair-
man, Ruling Elder Robt. Glasgow.
Auditing — Class of 1948 — Ruling Elder J. P. Robinson, Chairman.
Bible Cause — Class of 1948 — Rev. D. K. Snyder, Chairman, Ruling
Elder R. L. Smith.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Class of 1948 — Rev. O. C.
Williamson, Chairman; Ruling Elder J. B. Kuykendall.
Educational Institutions — Class of 1948 — Rev. R. E. Watts, Chairman;
Ruling Elder Philip F. Howerton.
Evangelism — Class of 1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Ruling Elder
Lester Ransom.
Examinations — Class of 1948 — Academic Studies, Rev. H. E. Carter;
Languages, Rev. C. C. Beam; Sciences, Rev. Carl Howie; Philosophy,
Rev. P. P. Thrower; English Bible, Rev. C. A. Harper; Church History,
Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.; Theology, Rev. 0. C. Williamson, Rev. R. F.
Whitley; Church Government and the Sacraments, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev.
S. M. Glasgow; Thesis, Rev. O. C. Williamson.
Foreign Missions — Class of 1948 — Rev. G. P. Stevens; Ruling Elder
Angus Shaw.
Orphans' Home — Class of 1948— Rev. W. B. Neill; Ruling Elder W. E.
Colton.
Sabbath Observance— Class of 1948— Rev. B. F. Yandell; Ruling Elder
P. W. Davenport.
Sessional Records — Class of 1948 — Rev. J. W. Grier.
Stewardship — Class of 1946 — Rev. Roy F. Whitley, Chairman, to fill
unexpired term of Rev. C. M. Boyd; Class of 1948 — Rev. J. W. Stewart;
Ruling Elder Thos. R. Stewart.
Synod's Home Missions — Class of 1948 — Rev. S. N. Milton; Ruling
Elder Geo. E. Wilson.
Women's Work— Class of 1948— Rev. G. Dana Waters; Ruling Elder
W. M. Wilcox.
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Rules Suspended — The Standing Rules were suspended to
allow the election of members to the Committee on Nomina-
tions as the first order following lunch.
Recess was taken until 2:00 P. M. following prayer by the
Rev. C. G. McClure.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2 P. M. and was led in prayer by
the Rev. C. A. Harper.
Election of Members to Committee on Nominations — The
following were elected to the Committee on Nominations,
Class of 1948: Rev. M. B. Prince, Rev. J. L. Griggs, Ruling
Elder Vernon Patterson.
Moderator Nominated — The Rev. A. W. Shaw was nominated
as Moderator of the next Stated Session of Presbytery.
Popular Meeting on Orphans Home — Rev. J. W. Grier pre-
sented the report of the Committee on Orphans' Home.
Pending its adoption Presbytery heard Superintendent Jos.
B. Johnston of Barium Springs in the interests of this Insti-
tution. The report with its recommendations as adopted is
as follows:
We are grateful to God for His continued blessing on the work being
done at Barium Springs.
We recommend:
1. That our people be urged to give liberally to this cause at Thanks-
giving.
2. That our people be asked to remember Supt. Jos. B. Johnston
and those who work with him, and the children who live in the home,
in their prayers.
J. W. GRIER, Chairman
Prayer on behalf of the Home was offered by the Rev.
F. R. McAlister.
Religious Education — The following recommendations were
offered by the Committee on Religious Education in the
Presbytery :
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1. That Mr. Jas. E. Williams of the Second Church, Charlotte, be
elected to the Synod's Committee on Men's Work.
2. That Presbytery endorse a campaign to raise $25,000 by March
1, 1945, with which to develop Presbytery's Camp and Conference Site.
These recommendations were adopted.
Home Mission Emergency Fund — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier,
for the Home Mission Committee, reported on the Emergency
Fund and recommended that the quotas for the Churches be
as follows. This recommendation was adopted.
Albemarle, First $250
Huntersville
130
Pleasant Hill
45
Albemarle, Second
50
Indian Trail
35
Providence
100
Altan
10
Lee Park
10
Ramah
35
Amay James
5
Lilesville
6
Rehoboth
10
Amity
40
Locust
12
Robinson
30
Avondale
40
Macedonia
25
Roberdell
10
Badin
40
Marks Creek
20
Rockingham
100
Banks
30
Marshville
15
Rourk
15
Benton Heights
20
Marston
15
Salem
15
Bethany
10
Matthews
40
St. Andrews
125
Bethel
40
Monroe First
450
St. Paul
125
Bethlehem
25
Morgan Memorial
16
Selwyn Avenue
100
Beulah
16
Morven
35
Sharon
150
Biscoe
100
McGee
40
Siler
20
Brainerd
20
McLean Memorial
10
Six Mile Creek
10
Caldwell Mem. 1,000
Myers Park
2,600
South Park
10
Camden
20
Mt. Carmel
15
Steele Creek
900
Cameronian
20
Mt. Gilead
75
Stephenson
6
Candor
40
Mulberry
130
Sugaw Creek
325
Camp Greene
50
Newell
25
Tabernacle
10
Central Steele Cr.
90
Nevin
25
Tenth Avenue
300
Charlotte First 2,600
Norman
10
Thomasboro
75
Charlotte Second 3,550
North Charlotte
30
Troy
40
Commonwealth
50
Norwood
25
Mallard Creek
60
Community
10
Oakboro
10
Unity Chapel
10
Cooks Memorial
50
Pageland
15
Wadesboro
75
Cornelius
15
Paw Creek
170
Walkersville
15
East Charlotte
10
Pee Dee
10
Waxhaw
50
Ellerbe
30
Plaza
125
West Avenue
165
Erdman Love Ch.
10
Philadelphia
75
Westminster
380
Hamlet
100
Piedmont Chapel
15
Williams Mem.
100
Hawley Memorial
10
Pineville
50
Wilmore
75
Hopewell
120
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — This Commit-
tee recommended that Mr. W. E. Goodrum, a member of the
Paw Creek Church, be received under the care of Presbytery
as a Candidate for the Ministry.
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After the usual examinations were sustained as satisfac-
tory, Mr. Goodrum was enrolled as a Candidate. A charge
was given him by the Rev. P. H. Gwyn, and prayer on his
behalf was offered by the Rev. C. G. McClure.
Ministers Installed — The following Commissions to Install
pastors presented these reports which were admitted to the
record :
W. A. GAMBLE
The commission to install Rev. W. A. Gamble pastor of St. Paul met
at the church at 4 P. M., July 29. The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. J. W. Stewart. On mot'on. Mr. Stewart was elected chairman
of the commission, and Rev. J. G. Garth clerk.
The installation service was conducted in the presence of the congre-
gation. After the singing of a hymn. Ruling Elder J. B. Kuykendall
led in prayer. Rev. W. H. Frazer preached the sermon from the text,
Isaiah 42:1-4. Mr. Stewart propounded the constitutional questions,
which were answered by the pastor and the congregation, after which
the relation of pastor and congregation was pronounced by the modera-
tor, who led in prayer for God's blessing on the new relation.
A charge was delivered to the pastor by Rev. J. G. Garth and another
charge by Ruling Elder Thomas McP. Glasgow was delivered to the
congregation.
After a hymn was sung. Rev. W. A. Gamble pronounced the bene-
diction, and the congregation came forward and gave him and his family
a welcome as pastor.
The commission met after the installation service, read the minutes,
which were adopted, and the commission adjourned with prayer by
Elder Glasgow.
All the members of the commission were present as named above,
except Rev. M. E. Sentelle.
Signed,
J. W. STEWART, JR., Chairman
J. G. GARTH, Clerk
ROY F. WHITLEY
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install Rev.
Roy F. Whitley as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Monroe,
N. C, met Sunday evening, August 5, 1945, at 6:00 o'clock in the manse
at Monroe. The following members of the Commission were present:
Dr. O. C. Williamson, Chairman; Dr. Hunter B. Blakely, Elders Nat C.
White and A. R. Shaw, Jr.
Rev. and Mrs. Whitley had graciously invited the Commission to have
dinner with them and after a most enjoyable meal and a delightful
period of fellowship. Dr. Williamson called the Commission to order
in the study at the manse.
Elder Nat White opened the meeting with prayer, and A. R. Shaw,
Jr., was elected to serve as secretary.
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Thence the Commission adjourned to the church for the installation
service at 8:00 o'clock.
Dr. Williamson presided and read the scripture, 1 Cor. 1:1-10, after
which Rev. J. H. Armbrust, pastor of the Central Methodist Church of
Monroe, N. C, led in the evening prayer.
The sermon was preached by Dr. Blakely. His theme was "The
Church of Christ" and the text was taken from 1 Cor. 1:1-3.
The installation questions were propounded to the pastor-elect and
to the congregation by Dr. Williamson, after which he declared the
pastoral relationship to exist.
Elder A. R. Shaw, Jr., gave the charge to the pastor and Elder Nat
C. White charged the congregation.
After prayer, offered by Dr. Williamson for God's blessing upon the
newly installed pastor and the congregation, the benediction was pro-
nounced by the pastor.
The Commission then re-convened in the church office where the min-
utes were read and approved.
Dr. Blakely dismissed the meeting with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
O. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
A. R. SHAW, JR., Secretary
Minister and His Work — The report of the Commission on
the Minister and His Work was presented and admitted to
the record as follows:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held two
meetings at which the following matters were considered and disposed of:
The name of Rev. R. R. Gammon was approved for a call by the
Rockingham Church.
The name of Rev. D. F. Waddell was approved for a call by Mallard
Creek.
The name of Rev. W. P. Robertson was approved for supply at Locust
until such time as that field can unite upon a pastor.
The name of Rev. C. E. A. Kraemer of Leland, Miss., was approved
for a call by the First Church of Charlotte.
The call of Rockingham to Rev. R. R. Gammon, providing for a salary
of $2,700.00 per year, ministers' annuity fund and manse was found
to be in order and if accepted by Mr. Gammon ordered to be presented
to Presbytery with recommendation that it be approved and placed in
the hands of Mr. Gammon.
Respectfully submitted,
R. H. STONE, Vice Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary
Assembly's Home Missions — The report on Assembly's
Home Missions was received as information.
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Bible Cause — The report of the Committee on Bible Cause
was read and received as information and its recommenda-
tions, which are as follows, adopted:
1. That Presbytery continue to support the work of the American
Bible Society by its prayers and offerings.
2. That Presbytery urge each Church to observe Sunday, Dec. 2,
1945, as UNIVERSAL BIBLE SUNDAY.
R. F. BOYD, Chairman
Educational Institutions — The report of the Committee on
Educational Institutions w^as presented and received as in-
formation. Its recommendations were adopted and are as
follows :
1. That the Day of Prayer for Schools and Colleges on Feb. 24, and
Christian Education Day on April 7 be observed by the Churches of
the Presbytery, these having been established by the Assembly and
approved by the Synod.
2. That the Pastors and the Churches of the Presbytery use all con-
genial means at their disposal to promote the cause of Christian Higher
Education by such publicity as is compatible with local situations, by
encouraging prospective students to enroll in our Church Colleges, and
by hearty cooperation with the program planned by the Synod's Com-
mittee.
3. That the officers of the local churches exercise strict care to see
that the cause of Educational Institutions receives from the budgets
of the congregations the amount of money established as proportionate
by the Stewardship Committees of our Church Courts, and ratified by
the Stewardship Committee of the Presbytery.
JAS. A. JONES, Chairman
Evangelism — The Committee on Evangelism reported
through its Chairman, Rev. S. M. Inman. This report was
adopted and is as follows:
Mecklenburg Presbytery enters this year of evangelism with a total
membership of 21,181 in our churches. If we are to reach our share
of the goal of 50,000 professions of faith sent to us by the assembly it
will mean the winning of 2,118 souls. While this figure does not seem
large in proportion to the total membership of the Presbytery it is
over three times the number reported last year.
With over half the people in North Carolina outside the church, your
committee feels that there is a rich harvest of unreached people within
the bounds of our Presbytery.
In looking over the statistical reports of the church for last year,
nineteen churches reported no additions on profession at all. Of these
nineteen, sixteen were without pastors. At the present time there
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are 28 churches without pastors. We would call upon the elders of
these churches to take Immediate steps for the promotion of a program
of evangelism and not to wait until a pastor is secured.
We would urge the smaller churches, many of which can easily exceed
their quotas by the addition of only a few new members, to strive for
an even greater increase and not to become satisfied with their quota
of one in ten.
We would make the following recommendations:
1. That each church make a survey to determine the number of
unchurched people in the community.
2. That each church plan some definite program for reaching those
who do not come under the influence of the regular preaching of the
Word.
3. That each church accept the assembly's quota of one profession
for each ten members as a minimum goal for this year.
4. That special consideration be given to the unchurched young peo-
ple and that some program designed to reach them be adopted by each
church.
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. INMAN, Chairman
B. F. YANDELL
H. C. ALEXANDER
The General Secretary was instructed to find out which
vacant Churches have not yet held Evangelistic Meetings
during the current Church year by the January Meeting and
to appoint ministers to hold the same.
Synod's Home Missions — The report of this committee was
received as information and the recommendations adopted
as follows:
1. That Evangelism be made in reality the primary task of the
Church.
2. That outposts be established and that an earnest effort be made
to reach our quota in the Presbytery during the year.
3. That our Churches seek opportunities to carry out their responsi-
bilities to the Negroes in our Presbytery by establishing Sunday Schools
and preaching points wherever possible and practical.
4. That a supplementary offering be taken for Synod's Home Missions
the third Sunday of June, 1945.
Respectfully submitted,
F. C. DEBELE, JR.
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No business came to the hands of the Committees on Bills
and Overtures and on Judicial Business.
General Assembly Minutes — This report was received as
information and the following recommendations adopted:
1. That the Stated Clerk be authorized to purchase a copy of the
new Assembly's Digest with funds belonging" to Presbytery.
2. That all Churches in arrears with the Presbytery's Expense
Fund be urged to pay the same immediately in order that the additional
one cent per capita for Assembly's Expenses may be absorbed at the
present per capita assessment for Presbytery's Expense Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
C. G. McCLURE, Chairman
Resolutions — The following report was submitted by the
Committee on Resolutions and adopted by a rising vote:
Mecklenburg Presbytery in its One Hundred Seventieth Stated Ses-
sion is quite happy to have been entertained in the Matthews Church
so soon after the completion of the beautiful auditorium and all the
other evidences of a wide-awake, growing Church.
The Presbytery is most grateful to the pastor, officers and members
of the Congregation for their splendid preparation for and genial hos-
pitality for this occasion, and especially to the ladies for the bountiful
meal and for the flowers in the Church.
We recommend that these resolutions be printed in the Minutes and
a copy be furnished to the Pastor to read to the Congregation next
Sunday morning.
Respectfully submitted,
E. V. WILEY, Chairman
Manual Changes Introduced — The following changes in
Presbytery's Manual were introduced and by a two-thirds
vote docketed for final consideration at the next Stated
Session :
1. That the Committee on Nominations be nominated from the floor
of Presbytery.
2. That Ministers be received into the Presbytery at Stated Sessions
only.
Next Meeting — An invitation to meet in the Selwyn Avenue
Church for the next Stated Session was accepted by a rising
vote.
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The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After a closing prayer Presbytery adjourned to meet in
the Selwyn Avenue Church, Charlotte, at 10:00 A. M. on Jan-
uary 15, 1946.
A. H. KEY, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
B. FRANK YANDELL, Temporary Clerk
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PRESBYTERY
Colled Session
Charlotte First Church — November 26, 1945
171st Stated Session
Selwyn Avenue Church — January 15, 1946
172nd Stated Session
Charlotte First Church— April 16, 1946
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Next Stated Session
Robinson Church — July 16, 1946
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Records of Presbjrtery
(c) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Women's Work
(b) Sessional Records
(c) Synod's Minutes
(d) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(e) Auditing
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Bible Cause
(d) Educational Institutions
(e) Assembly's Minutes
(f) Nominations
(g) Orphans' Home
(h) Evangelism
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place, of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
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DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Rev. A. W. Shaw, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Rev. W. M. Walsh, Moderator, Spring Meeting.
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1946)
Rev. J. W. Stork, Permanent Clerk (1946)
Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro, Assistant Clerk (1946)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1946— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Mr. I. W. Stewart, Charlotte.
Presbytery —
1946 — Mr. John James, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1948— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young
1946— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. C. C. Beam, Charlotte; Mr. Jn. S. Cansler, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier
1946— Rev. E. V. Wiley; Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.;
Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte; Mr. W. A. Henderson, Monroe.
1947— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts;
Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr.; Rev. J. W. Stork;
Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. W. Chester Keller.
1946 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Rev. Holmes Rolston; Mr. Wm. J. Thomp-
son, Charlotte; Mr. A. B. Mackey, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. J. O. Mann; Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. H. E. Matthews;
Charlotte; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr. R. S. Hutchison,
Charlotte.
4 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1946— Rev. Roy F. Whitley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. A. H. Key.
1946— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. Jn. D. Elliott, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. G. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
1948 — Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Robt. Glasgow, Charlotte.
Auditing :
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1946 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1947— Mr. W. N. Ward, Charlotte.
1948 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. D. K. Snyder.
1946— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. J. M. Russell, Newell.
1947 — Rev. H. E. Carter; Mr. H. B. Hunter, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. R. L. Smith.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. O. C. Williamson.
1946— Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. T. Dunlap, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. F. S. Johnston; Mr. J. M. Shinn, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. O. C. Williamson; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
1946— Rev. W. I. Howell, Jr.; Mr. C. B. Choate, Charlotte.
1947 — Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr. P. F. Howerton, Charlotte.
Evangelism :
Chairman — Rev. S. M. Inman.
1946 — Rev. S. M. Inman; Mr. H. C. Alexander, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Mr. Lester Ransom.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1946, Rev. W. H. Frazer; 1947, Jonas Barclay;
1948; Rev. H. E. Carter.
3. Languages— 1946, Rev. S. M. Inman; 1947, Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1948,
Rev. C. C. Beam.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences— 1946, Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1947, Rev.
Q. N. Huneycutt; 1948, Rev. Carl Howie.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1946, Rev. C. G. McClure; 1947,
Rev. F. C. Pratt; 1948, Rev. P. P. Thrower.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric — 1946, Rev. H. B. Blakely;
1947, Rev. Jn. R. Rosebro; 1948, Rev. C. A. Harper.
7. Church History— 1946, Rev. R. L. McBath; 1947, Rev. W. H.
Johnston; 1948, Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.
. 8. Theology— 1946, Rev. C. D. Whitely, Rev. Holmes Rolston; 1947,
Rev. H. B. Blakely, Rev. W. M. Walsh; 1948, Rev. 0. C. William-
son, Rev. R. F. Whitley.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1946, Rev. R. A. Young,
Rev. A. W. Shaw; 1947, Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. J. L. Griggs;
1948, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. S. M. Glasgow.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture — 1946, Rev. R. E. Watts; 1947.
Rev. C. M. Boyd; 1948, Rev. O. C. Williamson.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. H. Little.
1946— Rev. C. H. Little; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. E. Wayland; Dr. W. Z. Bradford, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. G. P. Stevens; Mr. Angus Shaw.
Nominations :
Chairman — Rev. Holmes Rolston.
1946 — Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. Hunter Marshall,
Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. S. Cunningham,
Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. M. B, Prince; Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. Vernon Patterson,
Charlotte.
Orphans* Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1946 — Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr, David Ovens, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. J. W. Grier; Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. W. E. Colton.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1946 — Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; Mr. L. S. Boyd, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower; Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. P. W. Davenport.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1946— Rev. S. A. Ewart.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1948— Rev. J. W. Grier.
Stewardship :
Chairman — Rev. Roy F. Whitley.
1946— Rev. Roy F. Whitley; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. W. B. McClintock, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr.; Mr. T. R. Stewart.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1946— Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. R. B. Collins, Charlotte.
1947 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr., Charlotte.
1948— Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. G. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. M. Walker.
1946— Rev. J. M. Walker; Mr. W. M. Boyles, Charlotte.
1947— Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.; Mr. F. W. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1948_Rev. G. Dana Waters; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince; Mr, R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier, Char-
lotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
2. J, W. Grier
3. C. H. Little
4. J. G. Garth
5. J. W. Stork, D.D.
6. R. H. M. Brown
7. J. M. Walker, D.D.
8. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
9. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
LO. M. E. Peabody
LI. W. B. S. Chandler
12. A. A. Walker, D.D.
13. C. C. Beam
14. S. B. McLean
15. W. H. Johnston
16. J. C. McGehee
17. B. Frank Yandell
18. W. C. Copeland
19. J. C. Grier
20. T. R. Alexander
21. A. T. Taylor
22. M. B. Prince, Jr.
23. H. C. Carmichael
24. W. A. Nicholson
25. W. B. Neill
26. A. H. Eraser
27. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
28. R. A. Young, D.D.
29. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
30. A. H. Key
31. E. V. Wiley
32. A. L. Roberts
33. W. L Howell, Jr.
34. Daniel K. Snyder
35. W. C. C. Foster
36. Ben T. Harrop
37. T. H. Mitchell
38. W. T. Smith
39. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
40. Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
41. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
42. Jas. L. Russell
43. Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
44. A. W. Shaw
45. F. R. McAlister
46. R. H. Stone
47. R. E. Watts
48. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
49. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
50. E. L. Flanagan
51. L. L. Little, D.D.
52. Paul P. Thrower
53. J. L. Griggs
54. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
55. Robt. F. Boyd, Th.M.
56. Geo. Dana Waters
57. Frederick C. Debele, Jr.
58. Chas. G. McClure
59. Sam M. Inman
60. Geo. F. Houck
61. J. 0. Mann, D.D.
52. H. E. Carter
63. F. Clyde Pratt
54. Jonas Barclay
55. Carl G. Howie
56. R. L. McBath
67. W. M. Walsh, D.D.
68. J. E. Wayland
64. F. S. Johnston
70. W. Chester Keller
71. S. A. Ewart
72. O. C. Williamson, D.D.
73. W. P. Robertson
74. Samuel M. Glasgow, D.D.
75. Sam N. Milton
76. Geo. H. Atkinson
77. A. Leslie Thompson
78. Wm. A. Gamble
79. C. A. Harper
80. Roy F. Whitley
81. Chas. E. S. Kraemer
82. R. T. Baker
83. C. C. McNeill, D.D.
B4. Warner H. Hall, D.D.
35. L. F. Cowan
36. T. M. McLean
87. J. B. Ficklen
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF CHURCHES
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First David M. Morrow O. G. Whitley
1029 E. Main St. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyee C. O. Josey
Park Avenue Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Mrs. Sarah Reid
504 E. Boundry Rt. 4, Box 332
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Badin, N. C. Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Howey M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams Mrs. Vivian Watson
414 Cherry St. 402 Cherry St.
Monroe, N. C. Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Roy Snipes W. L. Rape
Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C. .
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell Buford A. Price
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Beulah J. P. Belk J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd Vance Baucom Mrs. J. U. Thrower
Rt. 2 Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial ___R. B. Collins D. E. Hipp
339 Clement Ave. 1019 W. 6th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Camden J. Thomas Hildreth Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C. Belk Bros. Co.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon J. M. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1 Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Camp Greene J. D. Hawfield C. W. Kelly
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C. 2049 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Candor D. C. Ewing, Jr. Hoyle Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C. Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek _R. R. Grier T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 1, Pinevllle, N. C.
Charlotte First H. C. Alexander W. N. Ward
Box 1413 202 W. Trade
Charlotte, 1, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter Mrs. Jas. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd 1207 So. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth 0. L. Bellinger E. H. Austin
3426 Commonwealth 2613 Westmoreland
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Community John Cox Mrs. Pink Sutton
Rt. 1, Box 71 Rt. 1, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn C. A. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely J. E. Baxter
N. Main St. Cornelius, N. C.
Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe First J. H. McRae W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C. Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Carton Billingsley Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 84, Polkton, N. C. Box 84, Polkton, N. C.
Hamlet First S. O. Bauersfeld C. M. Pepper
Entwistle St. 303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C. Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett J. M. Blythe
Rt. 1 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Huntersville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Box 135
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Rt. 1
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 205, Candor, N.C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes
Cognac, N. C.
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Elm St.
Marshville, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlote, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
4011/2 W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
T. A. Bigger s
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Worth Little
Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 205, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. S. N. Smith
Marshville, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
E. R. Cathey
319 Linwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Getty s
810 Branch St.
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 11
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C. Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry L. A. Marshall W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C, Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park A. J. Beall C. B. Ross
404 Commercial Bank 2338 Roswell Ave.
Bldg., Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, 4, N. C.
Nevin A. B. Winchester J. R. Button
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson Wilbur X. Yerton
Newell, N. C. Box 28, Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C. Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young J. W. Hardison
810 E. 36th St. 828 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood R. B. Winchester Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C. Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. O. Ross Miss Viola Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.
Pageland H. H. Houston Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville Wm. A. Cathey
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C. 330 N. Hoskin
Charlotte, N. C.
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead. N.C. Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Philadelphia J. W. Morris Jno. M. McEwen
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville Roy G. Starnes Robert C. Hair
Pineville, N. C. Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick H. E. Gray
1315 Matheson 200 Cottage PI.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTeIiY
Churches Clerk of Session
Ramah -_J. G. Caldwell
Rt. 1
Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood
Rt. 1, Harrisburg, N.C
Rockingham First J. D. Cameron
Box 628
Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C
St. Andrews J. W. Craig, Jr.
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. Woodside
St. Paul 1801 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C.
Seigle Avenue D. A. McGill
845 Belmont
Charlotte, N. C.
Selwyn Avenue J. A. Chrisman
225 Ridgecrest
Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon E. F. Smith
Rt. 3, Box 64
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler Avery Plyler
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry
Box 37
Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Treas
urer
C. D. Bradford
Huntersville, N. C.
W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Howard Brawley
Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
R. C. Price
Box 177
Rockingham, N. C.
Leroy McAuley
. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
A. A. Clark
3710 Rozell Ferry Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
T. Mack Hill
1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. L. T. Gill
Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
W. G. Grice
612 N. Davidson
Charlotte, N. C.
Dr. W. P. Weeks
2717 Picardy PI.
Charlotte, N. C.
.J. K. Godfrey
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Carr Price
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
J. R. Perry, Sr.
W. Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C.
W. T. Hoover
662 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
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Churches Clerk of Session
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C,
Stephenspn Worth Stinson
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Tabernacle 0. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey
616 Mt. Vernon Ave,
Charlotte, 3, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Unionville J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Box 217
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westminster Jno. M. Dunlap
1022 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
-• Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce '
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
Worth Stinson
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Z. V. Kiser
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Jno. E. Boyd
116 E. 4th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. S. Bennett
3039 Florida Ave.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C.
J. V. Henderson
Wadesboro, N. C.
Knox R. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. L. Alexander
1600 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
14 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
November 26, 1945
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in a Called Meeting in
the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, on the above
date at 2:00 P.M.
The Moderator, Rev. A. H. Key, presided.
Presbytery was opened with prayer led by Rev. W. H.
Johnston.
The Roll — The following were present or were enrolled :
Ministers — Sam M. Glasgow; Chas. G. McClure; S. M. Inman; F. R.
McAlister; P. P. Thrower; F. Clyde Pratt; Roy F. Whitley; H. B. Blake-
ly; Jonas Barclay; A. H. Key; B. F. Yandell; E. V. Wiley; A. Leslie
Thompson; R. H. Stone; J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; F. C. Debele, Jr.; W.
Chester Keller; Robt. F. Boyd; J. L. Griggs; O. C. Williamson; M. B.
Prince, Jr.; Jno. R. Rosebro; Sam N. Milton; Jas. A. Jones; W. H.
Johnston; R. A. Young; Holmes Rolston; G. Dana Waters. — 28.
Ruling Elders — W. Reid Garrison, Sugaw Creek; T. R. Stewart,
Charlotte First;— 2.
The Stated Clerk announced a quorum present.
The Call — The call for this meeting was read and found in
order, and is as follows:
Charlotte, N. C.
November 10, 1945
Constitutional Requirements having been complied with the Presbytery
of Mecklenburg is hereby called to meet at the First Presbyterian Church
of Charlotte, on Monday, November 26, 1945, at 2:00 P.M. to transact
the following business if the way be clear:
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1. To receive the Rev. Chas. E. S. Kraemer from the Presbytery of
Central Mississippi.
2. To arrange for the installation of Mr. Kraemer as pastor of the
First Church, Charlotte.
3. To attend to any matters arising out of the above.
A. H. KEY, Moderator
Minister Received — The Rev. Chas. E. S. Kraemer presented
a Letter of Transfer from Central Mississippi Presbytery and
applied for admission into Mecklenburg. This was found in
order. After the usual examinations had been given and sus-
tained as satisfactory, Mr. Kraemer was received into this
Presbytery and enrolled upon signing the Covenant.
Commission Appointed — A call for the pastoral services
of Mr. Kraemer from the First Church, Charlotte, having
been considered by the Commission on the Minister and His
Work, was read and found in order. It was placed in Mr.
Kraemer's hands and accepted by him.
The following Commission was appointed to conduct the
installation :
Rev. A. Leslie Thompson to preside and propound the Constitutional
Questions; Rev. S. M. Glasgow to charge the Congregation; Rev. Jas. A.
Jones to charge the minister; Rev. John R. Cunningham of Winston-
Salem Presbytery to preach; Rev. S. M. Inman, Rev. C. G. McClure,
Ruling Elder Oren Mcore, Ruling Elder R. S. Hutchison to complete the
Commission.
The date was set at December 9, 7:45 P.M. A quorum was set at two
Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
The Minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following a closing prayer by the Rev. J. L. Griggs Pres-
bytery adjourned.
A. H. KEY, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, Jr., Stated Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Seventy-First
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
January 15, 1946
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-first Stated Session in the Selwyn Avenue Presbyte-
rian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M., on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. A. H. Key, presided.
The Presbytery was led in prayer by the Rev. W. B. Neill.
The Moderator preached on the subject ''An Ideal Church."
History of Selwyn Avenue Church- — The history of the Sel-
wyn Avenue Church was read by Mrs. Z. V. Linker and was
adopted. It is as follows :
In the late spring of 1941, a committee, composed of several Elders
appointed by the Session of the Myers Park Church set about to deter-
mine the possibility of organizing a church in the Selwyn Avenue-Club
Colony Section. The group met on July 27th, 1941, with several resi-
dents of the section who had been approached as to their interest in
the project. Out of this meeting developed a survey which indicated
that there were 122 Presbyterian families in the territory now served
by Selwyn Avenue Church. Under the guidance of Dr. J. S. Sibley a
petition was prepared and circulated for presentation to Mecklenburg
Presbytery and on November 9, 1941, an organization meeting was called
in the Auditorium of Queens College where the 42 signers of the petition
were organized into a church. The Session composed of Messrs. B. S.
Gray, Z. V. Linker and B. J. Shore, arranged for Dr. J. M. Gettys, then
Professor of Bible at Queens College, to serve as Supply Pastor.
Under the capable and untiring leadership of Dr. Gettys, the group
set about the Lord's work with such zeal that one year later Selwyn
Avenue Presbyterian Church was housed in a chapel building of its
own; had trebled its membership, and had called the Rev. Samuel M.
Inman from Richmond, Virginia, to serve as its full-time Pastor.
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From the beginning of Mr. Inman's ministry in January, 1943, Selwyn
Avenue Presbyterian Church has progressed to its present stage of de-
velopment wherein we have already enlarged and paid for our main build-
ing; we have built, with the assistance of the Men's class, a club building
and a Scout hut; we have purchased and financed a Manse; we have a
membership today of 218 in the Church and 233 in the Sunday School;
we have a kindergarten and first grade operating under the sponsorship
of the Church; we have a well developed women's work, young people's
league and Boy Scout program. Above all, we have developed an en-
thusiastic, devoted and faithful membership which produced a self-
supporting church within one year of its organization and which has
reaped genuine joy in its service to the Selwyn Avenue-Club Colony
Section of our city. Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church has much room
for expansion, both spiritually and physically, and its members look for-
ward to the not-too-distant future when expanding facilities will enable
it to serve even more acceptably the people of its community.
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M.
Walker; W. H. Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; A. A. Walker; C. C. Beam;
W. H. Johnston; B. Frank Yandell; J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B.
Prince, Jr.,; W. B. Neill; C. D. Whiteley; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd;
A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley; W. I. Howell, Jr.; D. K. Snyder; J. C. Neville;
W. T. Smith; Hunter B. Blakeley; Jas. A. Jones; Jno. R. Roseboro; A. W.
Shaw; F. R. McAlister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. Walton Stew-
art, Jr.; P. H. Gwyn, Jr.; P. P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Holmes Rolston;
Robt. F. Boyd; G. Dana Waters; F. C. Debele, Jr.; Chas. G. McClure;
Sam M. Inman; Geo. F. Houck; J. 0. Mann; H. E. Carter; F. Clyde
Pratt; Jonas Barclay; Robt. L. McBath; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland;
W. Chester Keller; S. A. Ewart; 0. C. Williamson; Waldo P. Robertson;
S. N. Milton; A. Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; C. E. S. Kraemer;
F. S. Johnston.— 58.
Elders — Eugene Secrest, Benton Heights; H. G. Torrence, Bethel;
Chas. R. Crumley, Caldwell Memorial; J. C. Munn, Candor; Thos. R.
Stewart, Charlotte First; W. S. Cunningham, Charlotte Second; E. F.
Call, Commonwealth; R. L. Willis, Cooks Memorial; S. B. Hager, Corne-
lius; J. H. McRae, Ellerbe First; A. A. Reams, Hamlet First; A. R.
Shaw, Jr., Hopewell; Thos. Craven, Huntersville; T. A. Biggers, Indian
Trail; C. W. Allred, Macedonia; L. C. Hinton, Mallard Creek; Lee Mc-
Innis, Mt. Carmel; O. C. Utley, Mulberry; Wm. H. Earnhardt, Myers
Park; A. S. Cathey, Paw Creek; J. V. Ussery, Pee Dee; R. J. McEverett,
Philadelphia; W. A. Rogers, Pineville; J. M. Shinn, Plaza; L. M. Rea,
Providence; Lamont Mayes; Ramah; H. C. Sullivan, Robinson; D. L.
Coppedge, Rockingham; A. H. Currie, Rourk; R. G. Blackwelder. St.
Andrews; Nat C. White, St. Paul; J. A. Crisman, Selwyn Avenue; I. F.
Black, Sharon; R. A. Plyler, Siler; J. O. Neely, Steele Creek; W. R. Gar-
rison, Sugaw Creek; H. E. Garrison, Tenth Avenue; W. H. Baker, Thom-
asboro; C. W. Safrit, Troy; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; J. K. Starnes,
Walkersville ; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; David Hirst, West Avenue; C. L.
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Hunter, Williams Memorial; G. 0. Rovich, Wilmore; B. T. Scruggs,
Seigle Avenue. — 46.
Visiting ministers were introduced and invited to sit as
visiting brethren.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. A. W. Shaw, nominee, was
elected Moderator.
Presbytery was informed of the passing of the Rev. Geo. P.
Stevens and the serious illness of the Rev. R. P. Walker. Pres-
bytery stood in prayer for the bereaved family and for the
infirm brother. The Clerk was instructed to express Presby-
tery's sympathy to the family of Mr. Stevens.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements submitted
the following report which was adopted:
That the Docket as printed be followed with these modifications: That
Presbytery take recess at 12:30 P.M. and reconvene at 1:45 P.M.; that
the Popular Meeting on Foreign Missions be set as a special order at
11:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
SAM. M. INMAN, Chairman
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. A. H. Key, Retiring Moderator.
2. Memorials.
3. History of the Selwyn Avenue Church — Rev. S. M. Inman.
4. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethren; Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
5. Election of Moderator — Rev. A. W. Shaw, Nominee.
6. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. S. M. Inman.
7. Appointment of Standing Committees.
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Installations
(3) Judicial Business
(4) Resolutions
(5) Records of Presbytery
8. Communications.
9. Reports of Commissions.
(1) Minister and His Work
(2) Installations of Ministers
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10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
11. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
12. Reports of Permanent Committees.
(1) Stewardship
(2) Foreign Missions
13. Reports of Special Committees.
14. Reports of Standing Committees (See 7 above).
15. Popular Meeting on Foreign Missions.
16. Election of Commissioners to General Assembly.
17. Unfinished Business.
18. New Business.
19. Place of Next Meeting.
20. Nomination of Moderator.
21. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
22. Adjournment.
Standing Committees — The Moderator announced the fol-
lowing Standing Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures: Rev. A. H. Key, Chrmn.; Rev. A. T. Taylor;
Ruling Elder C. W. Safrit.
2. Judicial Business: Rev. W. M. Walsh, Chrmn.; Rev. S. A. Ewart;
Ruling Elder L. M. Rea.
3. Records of Presbytery: Rev. D. K. Snyder, Chrmn.; Rev. R. L.
McBath; Ruling Elder Clyde L. Hunter.
4. Installations: Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Chrmn.; Rev. W. B. Neill;
Ruling Elder W. R. Garrison.
5. Resolutions: Rev. Geo. F. Houck; Rev. W. P. Robertson; Ruling
Elder H. G. Torrence.
Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the following
communications which were referred or disposed of as follows :
1. From Rev. R. H. Stone, the following resolution:
"That the Trustees of Mecklenburg Presbytery be authorized to
execute a quit-claim deed to Mr. S. H. Whitley for our interest
in a parcel of land surrounded by his property in Aquadale, Stanley
Co., N. C, for a consideration to be agreed upon by the Trustees
and Mr. Whitley. The money received is to be given to the Home
Mission Committee." This resolution was adopted.
2. From Rev. H. L. Reaves requesting a letter of transfer to Columbia
Presbytery. This request was granted.
3. From Rev. S. B. McLean a letter explaining that his continued ab-
sence from meetings of Presbytery is due to illness and requesting
that he be excused from attendance. This request was granted and
the Clerk instructed to communicate to Dr. McLean the interest
and good wishes of the brethren.
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4. From Rev. G. H. Atkinson and Rev. Roy F. Whitley requesting
that they be excused from attendance at Presbytery. These re-
quests were granted.
5. Similar overtures from the Sessions of the St. Pauls and the Cald-
well Memorial Churches concerning relationship with the Federal
Council. They were referred to the Standing Committee on Bills
and Overtures.
Candidates Received — The Permanent Committee on Chris-
tian Education and Ministerial Relief presented Mr. Norman
Kenneth Morgan of the First Church, Albemarle, and Mr.
Allen C. Jacobs of the Thomasboro Church, and recommended
that they be enrolled as Candidates for the Ministry. Proper
credentials were presented and found in order. The usual ex-
aminations were conducted by the Moderator and sustained as
satisfactory. These two young men were enrolled as Candi-
dates for the Ministry. The Moderator delivered a charge and
Rev. W. H. Frazer led in prayer on their behalf.
Foreign Missions — Time for the special order, the Popular
Meeting on Foreign Missions, having arrived, the Chairman
of the Permanent Committee of Foreign Missions, Rev. C. H.
Little, presented Rev. J. E. Wayland who read the Scripture,
and Ruling Elder A. R. Shaw under whose leadership Presby-
tery engaged in prayer for this work. The Chairman pre-
sented the report of the Committee. Pending its adoption,
Rev. Wm. F. Junkin, Jr., of Winchester Presbytery, and Mis-
sionary to China, addressed Presbytery concerning his ex-
periences as a prisoner of the Japanese and the need for ad-
ditional missionaries at this time.
The report was received and the following recommendations
adopted :
1. Tliat Presbytery urge its ministers and churches to pray for volun-
teers to man our mission fields.
2. That the Churches observe the week of Self-denial and Prayer,
January 27-February 3.
C. H. Little, Chairman
A. R. SHAW, JR.
J. E. WAYLAND
The Standing Rule 8 was suspended and the first order after
lunch set to hear Ruling Elder T. M. Glasgow concerning re-
turning Chaplains.
Recess — Recess was taken until 1:45 P.M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1:45 P.M. and took up the first
order, hearing Ruling Elder T. M. Glasgow concerning locat-
ing returning Chaplains in fields of service. This address was
referred to the Commission on the Minister and His work and
the Executive Committee on Presbytery's Home Missions.
Moderator Nominated — The Rev. Holmes Rolston was nomi-
nated as Moderator for the next Stated Session of Presbytery.
Commissioners to the General Assembly — The following
were nominated and elected as Commissioners to the 1946
General Assembly and their Alternates:
Ministers
Principals
Rev. P. H. Gwynn
Rev. R. F. Boyd
Rev. J. W. Grier
Rev. M. B. Prince
Rev. 0. C. Williamson
Rev. H. B. Blakely
Alternates
Rev. W. C. Keller
Rev. A. W. Shaw
Rev. S. M. Glasgow
Rev. F. C. Debele
Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt
Ruling Elders
Jno. S. Cansler, Myers Park
E. M. Neel, Steel Creek
T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail
J. A. Chrisman, Selwyn Avenue
Vernon Patterson, Charlotte First
P. F. Howerton, Charlotte First
T. M. Glasgow, Myers Park
F. F. Black, Sharon
D. L. Coppage, Rockingham
W. A. Rogers, Pineville
A. W. McKay, Marston
H. Q. Torrence, Bethel
Ministers Received — The following ministers presented
Letters of Transfer and applied for admission to Mecklenburg
Presbytery: C. C. McNeill from Savannah Presbytery; R, T.
Baker from Kings Mountain Presbytery. These letters were
found in order.
After the usual examinations had been given and sustained
as satisfactory, these ministers were received into the Pres-
bytery and enrolled upon signing the covenant.
The calls from the Walkersville and Rehoboth Churches for
the pastoral services of Mr. Baker were read, found in order,
placed in his hands, and accepted by him.
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Presbytery's Camp Site — Rev. J. A. Jones reported progress
on the campaign to raise $25,000 for the development of Pres-
bytery's Camp Site. This report was received as information.
Stewardship Committee — The Stewardship Committee pre-
sented the following report which, with its recommendations,
was adopted.
The Stewardship Committee presents the following report to Mecklen-
burg Presbytery:
The apportionment for benevolences suggested to us and adopted by
the Presbytery for the year 1944-1945 was $163,004.00. On this appor-
tionment the churches of Presbytery paid $247,778. This includes all
special and miscellaneous benevolent offerings.
The benevolent apportionment for the year 1945-1946 was $182,780.00.
Since the church year has not yet come to its close no definite state-
ment can be made as to the percentage of the askings that will be paid,
but the present rate of contributions seems to assure satisfactory results.
The apportionment for the benevolent causes for the year 1946-1947,
handed down by the Synod of North Carolina to our Presbytery, is
$200,130.00.
The Committee offers the following recommendations for your
consideration:
1. That the benevolent apportionment of $200,130.00, be adopted.
2. That the following apportionments be made to the particular
churches of the Presbytery:
Albemarle First $ 3500
Albemarle Second 200
Altan 100
Amay James 50
Amity 400
Avondale 300
Badin 500
Banks 400
Benton Heights 200
Bethany 21
Bethel 400
Bethlehem 200
Beulah 150
Biscoe 350
Brainerd 100
Caldwell Memorial 27000
Camden 150
Cameronian 175
Candor 300
Camp Greene 400
Central Steele Creek 1000
Charlotte First 27000
Charlotte Second 42000
Commonwealth 500
Community 30
Cook's Memorial 800
Cornelius 150
Ellerbe 200
Erdman Love Chapel 50
Hamlet 1200
Hawley Memorial 40
Hopewell 2100
Huntersville 1700
Indian Trail 300
Lee Park 100
Lilesville 37
Locust 200
Macedonia 200
Mallard Creek 1300
Marks Creek 200
Marshville 125
Marston 200
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Matthews 500
Monroe First 4000
Morgan Memorial 25
Morven 400
McGee 400
McLean Memorial 100
Myers Park 35000
Mt. Carmel 100
Mt. Gilead . . . 1000
Mulberry 1750
Newell 300
Nevin 200
Norman 35
North Charlotte 400
Norwood 300
Oakboro 50
Pageland 100
Paw Creek 1750
Pee Dee 50
Plaza 2000
Philadelphia 1250
Pineville 750
Pleasant Hill 750
Providence 1000
Ramah 600
Rehoboth 50
Robinson 400
Roberdell 50
Rockingham 750
Rourk 100
Salem 75
Seigle Avenue 120
Selwyn Avenue 1200
Sharon 2000
Siler 200
Six Mile Creek 75
South Park 240
St. Andrews 600
St. Paul 1500
Steele Creek 12000
Stephenson 36
Sugaw Creek 4500
Tabernacle 65
Tenth Avenue 4000
Thomasboro 750
Troy 400
Turner 100
Unionville 50
Unity Chapel 50
Wadesboro 650
Walkersville 150
Waxhaw 650
West Avenue 3000
Westminster 6000
Williams Memorial ........ 2000
Wilmore 750
3. That the contributions from the churches to the benevolent causes
be divided according to the following schedule of percentages:
Presbytery's Office 5.0 %
Pres. Home Missions 24. %
Foreign Missions 22.5 %
Orphans' Home 4. %
Assem. Home Missions .... 10. %
Ch. Ed. and Min. Rel 4. %
Educational Inst. 14. %
Rel. Ed. and Publication .2. %
Bible Cause 5 %
Assem. Trng. School .75%
Synod's Home Missions ... 5. %
Rel. Ed. in Synod 2.25%
Rel. Ed. in Pres 2. %
Defense Ser. Council 2. %
War Relief 1. %
Evangelism .5 %
Radio 5 %
4. That March 3, 1946, be designated as Every Member Canvass Day.
5. That the theme for the Every Member Canvass for the year 1946
be "Stewardship Enlistment."
6. That all pastors and churches be urged to use their best endeavors
in teaching the principles and enlisting people in the practice of
stewardship for all of life and possessions.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSTON
W. E. PRICE
J. WALTON STEWART, JR.
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Minister and His Work — The Commission on the Minister
and His Work presented the following report which was ad-
mitted to the record:
"Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held one
meeting, at which the following matters were considered and disposed of:
The name of Rev. R. T. Baker was approved for a call by Walkers-
ville and Rehoboth.
The call of Walkersville to Rev. R. T. Baker providing for a salary
of $1,000.00 per year, ministers' annuity fund and manse, and the call
of Rehoboth to the Rev. Mr. Baker providing for a salary of $100.00
per year, ministers' annuity fund and manse, were each found to be
in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with the recommenda-
tion that they be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Baker.
The name of Rev. L. L. Cowan of Leland, N. C, was approved for a
call by Locust, Oakboro and Morgan Memorial Churches.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary
Records of Presbytery — The Standing Committee on
Records of Presbytery reported as follows. This report was
adopted.
"The Committee on Records of Presbytery has examined the original
minutes and the printed copy of: *
Adjourned Session, Charlotte First Church, May 15, 1945.
One hundred and sixty-ninth Stated Session, Stephenson Church, July
17, 1945.
Adjourned Session, Charlotte First Church, July 23, 1945.
Adjourned Session, Charlotte First Church, August 6, 1945.
One hundred and seventieth Stated Session, Matthews Church, October
16, 1945.
We find these minutes complete and accurate and commend the Stated
Clerk for the neat form in which these minutes have been kept.
D. K. SNYDER, Chairman
R. L. McBATH
CLYDE L. HUNTER
The Judicial Committee reported no business had been
brought to its attention.
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Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions re-
ported as follows. This report was adopted by a standing vote.
"Since Mecklenburg Presbytery has been so graciously received and
entertained by the Selwyn Avenue Church, in its 171st Stated Session,
we, the members of Presbytery, do hereby express our gratitude to:
The Officers and Congregation for providing an attractive and com-
fortable place in which to meet, and for the abundant and tasty meal;
The Pastor, Rev. S. M. Inman, for arranging the facilities and
program;
And, all those who have appeared on our program in a special capacity,
and challenged us with noble thoughts and inspiration in such a fine
way.
We recommend that this report be read to the Congregation at a con-
venient time;
And, that these resolutions of thanks be adopted by a standing vote.
GEO. F. HOUCK, Chairman.
Installations — The Standing Committee on Introduction pre-
sented the following report which was adopted:
We recommend that the Commission to install the Rev. R. T. Baker
be composed as follows: Rev. A. H. Key to preside and propound the
Constitutional Questions; Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt to charge the Congre-
gation; Rev. R. H. Stone to charge the Pastor; Rev. Roy F. Whitley to
preach the sermon; Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson; and as Alternates
Rev. Chas. M. Boyd and Ruling Elder Geo. Boone ;
And that the date be February 17, 1946, at Walkersville 11:00 A.M.,,
and at Rehoboth at 3:00 P.M.
Q. N. HUNEYCUTT, Chairman.
The quorum was set at two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Minister Installed — The Commission to install the Rev.
C. E. S. Kraemer presented the following report which was
admitted to the record:
The Commission to install the Reverend Charles E. S. Kraemer as
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina,
met in the Church OflSce of the First Presbyterian Church on December
9, 1945, at 7:15 P.M. Members in attendance were. Ministers: The
Reverend S. M. Glasgow, the Reverend A. Leslie Thompson, the Reverend
James A. Jones; Ruling Elders: Dr. Oren Moore, Mr. R. S. Hutchison.
Dr. John R. Cunningham of Winston-Salem Presbytery and President of
Davidson College was present upon the invitation of the Presbytery to
preach the sermon. The Commission was convened with prayer. The
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Reverend A. Leslie Thompson was elected Chairman; the Reverend
James A. Jones was elected Secretary.
At the public service of the installation Dr. John R. Cunningham
preached a sermon on the theme, "I Believe in the Church." The consti-
tutional questions were propounded by the Chairman to the pastor-elect
and to the members of the congregation. Affirmative answers having
been given to the questions, the Reverend Charles E. S. Kraemer was
declared installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte,
North Carolina; and a prayer was offered by the Chairman.
The Reverend James A. Jones delivered a charge to the pastor.
The Reverend S. M. Glasgow delivered a charge to the congregation.
At the conclusion of the service, the benediction was pronounced by
Mr. Kraemer. The Commission read and approved its minutes and ad-
journed with prayer by the Reverend S. M. Glasgow.
JAS. A. JONES,
Secretary of the Commission.
Church Organized — The report of the Commission to organ-
ize the Siegle Avenue Presbyterian Church was presented as
follows and admitted to the record:
The Commission, composed of The Home Mission Committee, The
Session of the Caldwell Memorial Church, the Chairman of the Religious
Education Committee, the Reverend W. Chester Keller, and the Rev-
rend C. G. McClure as Chairman, appointed by Presbytery to organize
the Petitioners of the Piedmont Courts Chapel, met at 2:30 P.M. No-
vember 11, 1945, in the Chapel and was called to order by the Chair-
man, the Reverend C. G. McClure, and was constituted with prayer by
the Reverend E. V. Wiley. The ministers present were C. G. McClure,
W. H. Johnston, W. Chester Keller, James A. Jones, F. R. McAlister,
and E. V. Wiley. Ruling Elders present were R. B. Collins, R. K. Walker,
R. E. Wilson, R. W. Robinson, Nat G. Speir, R. A. Grier, W. H. Belk,
M. A. Pearce, E. B. Clarke, B. S. Bigham and G. B. Chaplain. The Rev.
erend E. V. Wiley was elected Secretary.
After discussing the service which was to follow at the appointed
hour of 3:00 o'clock, the Commission united with the congregation in
the service of worship. The invocation was offered by the Reverend
C. G. McClure, Scripture Lesson was read by Ruling Elder Nat G. Speir
and the congregation was led in prayer by Ruling Elder Rufus A. Grier.
Appropriate music was rendered by the Children's Choir, directed by
the Reverend C. A. Harper. The History of the Piedmont Work was
read by Miss Kathryn Hunt. The sermon was preached by the Reverend
W. Chester Keller on the topic, "Ye Are Epistles" from the text II
Cor. 3:3.
A call was then made for new members of the church. Miss Dollene
Loftis was received by profession of faith and baptized. Mrs. Hettie A.
Bowles, Miss Martha Frances Bowles, and Frederick A. Bowles were
received by letter from the Plaza Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
Miss Betty Worley was received by letter from the St. Paul Presby-
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terian Church of Charlotte. The names of these members were added
to those of the petitioners to make up the roll of charter members of the
new church.
The presiding officer read the Church Law concerning the organization
of a particular church and propounded the constitutional questions to
those petitioning for the organization of a new church. After the an-
swers were received in the affirmative, the church was declared to be
organized "in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit."
"The Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church" was selected by vote to be
the official name of the new church.
The Reverend James A. Jones was called to the Chair to preside over
the election, ordination and installation of officers. The number of Rul-
ing Elders to be elected was three. The following men were elected by
a majority vote of the members: Mr. B. T. Scruggs, Mr. D. A. McGill,
and Mr. H. O. Gunnell. The Commission ordained Mr. Scruggs and Mr.
Gunnell, Mr. McGill having been ordained to the office of Ruling Elder
in another church. The Commission installed the three newly elected
Ruling Elders as active officers of that church and also appointed the
Reverend C. A. Harper Moderator of the Session.
After the benediction by the Reverend C. A. Harper, the Commission
having completed its appointment, read and approved its minutes, and
adjourned with prayer led by the Reverend W. H. Johnston.
C. G. McCLURE, Chairman
E. V. WILEY, Secretary.
Manual Change — Standing Rule 15-J of Presbytery's Manual
was amended by adding- the following:
''Nominations for Members of this (Nominating) Commit-
tee shall be made from the floor of Presbytery."
Next Meeting — The place for the next Stated Meeting of
Presbytery was left in the hands of the Moderator and Stated
Clerk.
The Minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After the singing of a hymn and the benediction by the
Moderator, Presbytery adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. on
April 16, 1946.
A. W. SHAW, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Seventy-Second
Stated Session of Mecklendurg
Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
April 16, 1946
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-second Stated Session in the First Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. A. W. Shaw, presided, and led the
opening prayer. He preached the sermon on the text, John
18:14.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by
the Rev. Wm. A. Gamble and the Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
Memorials — The following memorials were read and adopted
by a rising vote. Presbytery was led in prayer on behalf of
the bereaved families by the Rev. W. H. Frazer.
ROBERT PETER WALKER
Dr. R. P. Walker, aged 73, died at the Presbyterian Hospital in Char-
lotte April 10, 1946, after an illness lasting over three months. He went
to the hospital December 26, 1945, and after a diagnosis, was trans-
ferred to Charlotte Memorial Hospital, where he underwent an opera-
tion by a brain specialist, who found a condition that could not be alle-
viated, and he was carried back to the Presbyterian Hospital. The brain
condition resulted in a partial paralysis, though Dr. Walker was able to
see his friends and converse with them almost to the last.
A funeral service was held at the funeral home in Charlotte on April
11, by his friends, Rev. Jonas Barclay, and Dr. A. S. Johnson. His body
was placed in the hearse by some of his ministerial brethren, and the
casket was carried to McCormick, S. C, where it was kept in the under-
taking establishment of J. S. Stron, whose wife is a sister-in-law of
Dr. Walker, and on Friday, April 12, it was taken to Beach Island Pres-
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byterian Church, across the river, seven miles from Augusta, Ga., and
belonging to a group of churches where Dr. Walker did his first work
in the ministry.
Here at Beach Island a service was conducted by Rev. Robert F.
Boyd, of Charlotte in the presence of many of Dr. Walker's old friends,
and he was laid to rest in the church yard.
Dr. Walker is survived by Mrs. Walker and one daughter, Mrs. A.
Hull Withers, of Memphis, Tenn. The daughter's name is Maynita, and
she has one child, Betty Withers, a young woman, a high school student,
who was the only grandchild. He also is survived by one brother, two
years older than Robert Peter Walker, Ben Walker, of McClellansville,
S. C, which is the old Walker home.
Dr. Walker was honorably retired by Enoree Presbytery in April,
1944, while he was in Inman Church, his last work as pastor. He im-
mediately took up his abode in Charlotte, N. C, joined Mecklenburg
Presbytery, and devoted his service to temporary supply work at York,
S. C, Monroe, N. C, Maxton, N. C, and his last work was at Lin-
colnton, N. C. •
Robert Peter Walker was the son of James W. Walker and Mary
Marlor Walker, both deceased. His birthplace was McLellanville, S. C,
35 miles north of Charleston. He was born September 28, 1873. After
finishing high school, he entered Presbyterian College at Clinton, S. C,
in September, 1892, at the age of 19, and completed the bachelor of
arts degree there in 1896, summa cum laude. He entered Columbia
Theological Seminary in Columbia, S. C, in 1896, and received the bache-
lor of divinity degree there in 1899. He had been licensed in 1898 by
Enoree Presbytery, and was ordained by Charleston Presbytery in 1899.
Since he did not accept a pastoral relation for several years, his ordina-
tion must have been with the title of evangelist.
Robert Peter Walker began his active ministry at Allendale, S. C,
as a supply, and he had two other churches in the group to which he
sustained the same relation of supply. One of these was Beach Island,
and this church became so beloved, that last November, Dr. Walker
went to Beach Island and selected a grave site five feet from the church
in the yard of the beautiful little building, where his body now reposes.
While he was serving at Beach Island, he became acquainted with
Miss Mae Ballenger, whose people had lived in Walhalla, in Oconee
county. South Carolina, but were then residing near Beach Island. They
were married February 12, 1903, and one child, Maynita, was born to
them.
Soon after the marriage, the couple moved out to Oklahoma, as the
ambition of Robert Peter Walker had been to serve in home missions.
Dr. Walker served in Hugo, Okla., as supply till 1906 when he accepted
work as stated supply at Marietta, Okla., 1906-1909, when he accepted
a call to Hillsboro, Texas, where he was installed as pastor and served
from 1909 till 1913. He then accepted a call to the First Church of
Covington, Tenn., a church noted for its strong ministers. After spend-
ing five years, 1914-1919 in Covington, he went to Lewisburg, Tenn.,
as pastor, 1920-1924.
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Dr. Walker had received the degree of doctor of divinity from his
alma mater Presbyterian College in 1918, while he was in Covington.
In 1924 he was called to Paw Creek and Cook's Memorial churches near
Charlotte, N. C, and was there from 1924 to 1926. While in this pas-
torate he became well known for his evangelistic gifts and was called
on repeatedly to hold revival meetings, two of these being held in the
churches, Seversville and Thomasboro, where the writer of this sketch
was pastor.
After spending one year as an evangelist for the synod of South
Carolina, and making his home in Greenville, S. C, he became pastor
at Covington, Ga., 1927-1930, when he went to Waynesville, N. C, as
pastor and spent his longest term of work at any one place there, 1930-
1940, nearly 11 years.
Dr. Walker's heart had been won by Mecklenburg Presbytery and
he wished to return there. He spent one year as supply of McGee church,
when he accepted a call as pastor of Henry Memorial church of Dublin,
Ga., in Macon Presbytery. Dr. Walker was in Dublin two years, and in
1943 came to Inman, S. C., as pastor where he was honorably retired by
Enoree Presbytery in April, 1944.
Dr. Walker was mentally furnished with splendid intellectual gifts,
and had unusual talents for speech and pastoral work. He had an at-
tractive personality, and won friends and held them with bands of steel.
He was an arresting preacher, and a convincing revivalist. He loved to
preach to the young and inspired the youth in his churches to high en-
deavor. He had strong convictions of duty and a deep love for his
Master whom he served with an ardent devotion. He was unsparing
of his strength, and consecrated his life to the cause he so early espoused,
the gospel of Jesus Christ, Whom he loved and served till the Master
bade him pause and prepare for a rest well deserved and honorable.
But even as a retired minister he was not satisfied unless he could
continue to preach, which he did most acceptably and with growing ac-
claim. But at last the work was done, and the Master said, Welcome,
good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. And he
fell on sleep.
JOHN G. GARTH
GEORGE PHIFER STEVENS
George Phifer Stevens was born in Monroe, N. C, on December 9,
1879, and died in Monroe January 15, 1946, in the hospital, as the cul-
mination of several years of poor health since his return from mission
work in China in 1942, having spent seven months in an internment
camp in China as a war prisoner of the Japanese. He was stricken
with paralysis on January 4, ten days before he died. He was 66 years
of age at his death.
George P. Stevens was the son of Amos Franklin Stevens and Martha
Eleanor Phifer Stevens, who had eight children, of whom George was
the youngest. He is survived by two members of his father's family,
W. F. Stevens, of Charlotte, N. C, an elder in the Second Presbyterian
Church of Charlotte, and Mrs. C. B. Adams, of Monroe, whom he was
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visiting when his last illness occurred. He had made his home with his
brother in Charlotte since his return from China, but the last four
months were spent in his sister's home.
Mr. Stevens married Mary Perrin Thompson, of Atlanta, Ga., on July
12, 1912. They had four children. Mrs. Stevens died in China and her
twin daughters dying at childbirth and their mother were buried in the
same grave. A son, G. P. Stevens, Jr., also died in China, and it is said
that as the body was lowered into the grave the grief-stricken father
joined in the hymns sung at the graveside, thus witnessing to his faith
in God as he laid away his beloved son who was 16 years old.
One daughter survives Mr. Stevens, Mrs. Samuel Evans Brown (Janie
Stevens) and her two children, Mary Ellen and Betty Jane Brown, who
were with Mr. Stevens at the close of his life. They are making thir
home in Monroe while the husband and father. Rev. Samuel Evans
Brown, is a chaplain in the United States navy.
The funeral of George P. Stevens was held in the First Presbyterian
Church of Monroe by three of his former co-workers in China, Rev. G.
Raymond Womeldorf, Rev. Harold Bridgman, and Rev. L. H. Lancaster.
Two of Mr. Stevens' favorite hymns were sung during the service,
"Under His Wings," and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye." The body was
buried in the family plot in the Monroe cemetery, beside Mr. Stevens'
parents.
George P. Stevens was a missionary in China of the Southern Presby-
terian church for nearly 35 years taking part both in evangelistic work
and education. He taught in Mateer Memorial Institute at Tenghsien,
for 11 years and in the Theological Seminary there concurrently for
six years. After a furlough in America in the 30's, he went back to
China in 1938, and remained till his discharge from the internment
camp in August, 1942. He was supported in his missionary work by
the Steele Creek church.
Mr. Stevens' health was precarious after his return from China, but
he held one short pastorate in Slidell, La., when he returned to Char-
lotte and responded to calls for home mission service. He was moderator
of Mecklenburg Presbytery at Plaza church in January, 1943, and
preached the opening sermon at Steele Creek in April, 1943.
Mr. Stevens was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, receiving the Master of Arts degree in 1903. He attended
Princeton Seminary in 1903-04 a/id Louisville Seminary in 1904-06. He
was licensed and ordained by Mecklenburg Presbytery in the fall of
1906, and vs^as installed pastor of the Marshville group where he re-
mained from 1906 till 1908, when he went as a missionary to China,
spending nearly 35 years on the foreign field.
George Stevens was an unusually gentle spirit, kindly, thoughtful of
others, devoted to the faith of his fathers, and deeply concerned about
the preservation of the old paths. He was a good preacher, full of
earnestness and spiritual in style, true to the word of God. He was
energetic, industrious, ready to take his part, zealous for the church.
He won the confidence of the Chinese, and many souls in that land will
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stand up to call him blessed. He was beloved by his brethren in the
ministry for his sympathy and love, and his ^willingness to share with
them his experience and helpfulness. His hope was in God and he trusted
Him till the end.
Soldier of Christ, well done, Rest from thy loved employ.
The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy.
JOHN G. GARTH
Roll — The following were presented or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M.
Walker; W. H. Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; C. C. Beam; S. B. McLean;
W. H. Johnston; B. Frank Yandell; J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B.
Prince, Jr.; W. B. Neill; C. D. Whiteley; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd;
A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley; W. I. Howell, Jr; Daniel K. Snyder; W. T.
Smith; Hunter B. Blakely; Jas. A. Jones; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Rose-
bro; A. W. Shaw; F. R. McAlister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. Walton
Stewart, Jr.; Paul P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Holmes Rolston; Robt. F.
Boyd; Geo. Dana Waters; Frederick C. Debele, Jr.; Chas. G. McClure;
Sam M. Inman; Geo. F. Houck; J. O. Mann; H. E. Carter; F. Clyde
Pratt; Janas Barclay; R. L. McBath; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; F. S.
Johnston; W. Chester Keller; S. A. Ewart; O. C Williamson; Sam N.
Milton; A. Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; C. A. Harper; Roy F.
Whitley; Chas. E. S. Kraemer; R. T. Baker.— 59.
Ruling Elders — Hearvy Davis, Albemarle First; W. H. Thompson, Al-
bemarle Second; Walter Crooks, Alton; J. C. Kuck, Amity; J. B. Meach-
am, Avondale; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights; R. B. Helms, Bethel;
Allen W. Collin, Beulah; Edgar Maness, Biscoe; S. J. Harris, Caldwell
Memorial; S. H. Yandle, Camp Greene; R. E. Suther, Charlotte First;
Robt. S. Hutchison, Charlotte Second; O. L. Dellinger, Commonwealth;
Pink Sutton, Community; R. F. Dunn, Cooks Memorial; J. H. McRae,
Elerbe; S. W. Black, Hamlet First; A. R. Shaw, Jr., Hopewell;
J. D. Henderson, Huntersville; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail; W. K. Helms,
Locust; Daniel McCaskell, Macedonia; W. B. Bingham, Mallard Creek;
N. O. Alexander, Matthews; H. I. Duncan, Monroe First; V. L. Wall,
Morven; D. H. Dunn, Mulberry; Wm. H. Barnhardt, Myers Park; J. H.
Stewart, Nevin; S. G. McLellan, North Charlotte; D. N. Bennett, Nor-
wood; J. F. Turner, Oakboro; W. D. VanDerburgh, Pageland; A. S.
Cathey, Paw Creek; A. E. Beaver, Philadelphia; R. G. Starnes, Pine-
ville; Jas. W. Armstrong, Plaza; F. B. Kuykendal, Providence; J. G.
Caldwell, Ramah; W. W. Farres, Robinson; L. A. Kelly, Rockingham
First; Owen Currie, Rourk; Nat C. White, St. Paul; W. E. Green, Salem;
E. G. Cochrane, Selwyn Avenue; W. A. Harrell, South Park; E. M.
Neel, Steele Creek; B. F. Kimbell, Stephenson; W. Reid Garrison, Sugaw
Creek; F. H. Kimbrell, Tenth Avenue; J. E. Douglas, Thomasboro; J. V.
Mullis, Unionville; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; A. B. Norwood, Walkers-
ville; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; V. F. Alexander, West Avenue; A. M. Rea,
Westminster; Elmer A. Todd, Williams Memorial; E. H. Barnette, Wil-
more; H. 0. Gunnell, Siegel Avenue. — 61.
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Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
The following Ministers were introduced and invited to sit
as visiting brethren : S. L. Cathey, Concord Presbytery ; Mar-
lin B. Curry, Bluestone Presbytery ; H. E. Pressly (Mexico) ;
Shelton M. Hutchison, New Albany Presbytery (U. S. A.
Church) ; Jennings B. Reid, A. R. P. Church.
Rev. H. E. Pressly was extended the privilege of the floor
and invited Presbytery to attend a celebration in Mexico City
in June.
The Stated Clerk announced that a Quorum was present.
Election of Moderator— The Rev. W. M. Walsh, son of the
entertaining Church, was elected Moderator upon the motion
of the Rev. Holmes Rolston, nominee of the last meeting.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements sub-
mitted the following report which was adopted :
That the Docket as printed be followed with the following modifica-
tions: That Presbytery take recess at 12:30 P.M. and reconvene at
1:45 P. M.; that the following Special Orders be set, Report of Home
Mission Committee at 11:45, Examination of Ministers and Candidates
at 2:30.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. E. S. KRAEMER, Chairman
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. A. W. Shaw, Retiring Moderator.
2. The Communion of the Lord's Supper.
3. Memorials: Rev. Geo. P. Stevens.
4. History of the First Church, Charlotte.
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethren; Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. Holmes Rolston, Nominee.
7. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer.
8. Appointment of Standing Committees.
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Installations
(3) Judicial Business
(4) Resolutions
(5) Synod's Minutes
9. Communications.
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10. Reports of Commissions.
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young
(2) Installations of Ministers
11. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
12. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
13. Reports of Executive and Permanent Committees.
(1) Auditing — Mr. J. P. Robinson
(2) Sessional Records — Rev. P. P. Thrower
(3) Women's Work— Rev. J. M. Walker
(4) Home Missions — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier
14. Reports of Special Committees.
(1) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones
(2) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A.
Jones
(3) Campsite (Sub-Comm. of Relig. Ed. Comm.)
15. Reports of Standing Committees (See 8 above).
16. Popular Meeting on Home Missions — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier.
17. Reports of Treasurers and Trustees.
18. Unfinished Business.
19. New Business.
20. Place of Next Meeting.
21. Nomination of Moderator.
22. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
23. Adjournment.
Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the following
communications which were referred or disposed of as follows :
1. The following requested to be excused from attendance at this
Session of Presbytery: Rev. S. M. Glasgow, Rev. G. H. Atkinson,
Rev. W. P. Robertson. These requests were granted.
2. A letter from the Home Mission Council was read and received
as information.
Minister Dismissed — The Rev. J. C. Neville requested a let-
ter of transfer to Asheville Presbytery. This request was
granted.
Changes in Terms of Call : The following requests for salary
increases were granted, along with corresponding changes in
Minister's Annuity Fund Payments: Rev. J. W. Stork, Mt.
Gilead Church, from $800 to $1000 ; Rev. J. W. Stewart, Plaza,
$2860 to $3300 ; Rev. W. Chester Keller, Tenth Avenue, $3000
to $3600; Rev. 0. C. Williamson, Cook's Memorial, $2000 to
$2500; Rev. E. V. Wiley, Providence, $1110 to $1410; Rev.
E. V. Wiley, Waxhaw, $1000 to $1150; Rev. J. C. Grier, Mul-
berry, $1800 to $2400; Rev. W. T. Smith, Wilmore, $2700 to
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$3000; Rev. G. D. Waters, Matthews, $2100 to $2400; Rev.
B. F. Yandell, North Charlotte, $1000 to $1300; Rev. F, C.
Debele, Commonwealth, $2400 to $2700 ; Rev. J. E. Wayland,
Hopewell, $2700 to $3000; Rev. F. S. Johnston, Paw Creek,
$2400 to $2700; Rev. S. M. Inman, Selwyn Avenue, $3000 to
$3600 ; Rev. F. C. Pratt, Nevin, $1300 to $1500.
Rev. P. P. Thrower requested that his pastoral relationship
with the McGee Church on a half time basis be discontinued.
This request was granted. A call for his full time services
from the Camp Greene Church was found in order, placed in
his hands, and accepted by him.
Next Meeting — An invitation from the Robinson Church
for the July Meeting was gratefully accepted.
Popular Meeting on Presbytery Home Missions — Time for
the Special Order having arrived the report of the Executive
Committee on Presbytery's Home Missions was presented by
the Chairman, Ruling Elder R. A. Grier. Pending its adoption
the following spoke about Home Mission Work in which they
are engaged: Rev. B. F. Yandell; Rev. R. T. Baker; Rev. R. L.
McBath; Miss Kathryn Hunt; and Ruling Elder W. D. Van-
derburg. A vote of gratitude was given the Rev. R. H. Stone
for his splendid service as General Secretary of the Presby-
tery. The report with its recommendations was adopted and
is as follows:
Before a report is given you of our stewardship of your funds and a
picture of the work that is being done we would express our gratitude
to God for His guidance and blessing upon the work. We have under-
taken new things for God and have expected great things from Him
and He has mfet and exceeded every expectation.
ADDITIONS
From the reports we have received there has been added to our churches
receiving aid 108 by a profession of their faith in Christ and 95 by
certificate.
We have promoted evangelistic meetings — some of which were en-
couragingly successful. Some of the churches have been greatly
strengthened.
DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Your Committee has promoted Daily Vacation Bible Schools and 32
were reported with an enrollment of 2,120. Our plans are to urge them as
well as evangelistic meetings during the coming year.
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"We have assisted in the salary support of fifteen ministers and lay-
workers. In addition we have had supply ministers and students. Record
and appreciation should be made of the many laymen who have enabled
us to have a continuing ministry of the Word.
Three new pastors are on their fields and another is expected upon
his Seminary graduation. We have been and are on the alert for strong,
capable, energetic men of God to become pastors of our vacant churches.
That search for additional men continues.
The attached financial report will show that the receipts have been
adequate to care for our work, which has been handicapped by a lack
of workers and by our inability, because of restrictions, to proceed
with the building program.
CO-OPERATIVE WORK
We have a good ally in your Committee on Religious Education. In
each of the following enterprises they have shared in the support — in
the latter two they have carried one-half of the load.
The minister to the hospitals idea was suggested to the Presbytery
by this Committee. Into its work we have paid $850.00. This, we feel,
is a work that is being blessed of God. Other Presbyterian groups in
the Assembly are considering following our lead in this.
The work at Seigle Avenue has come to a splendid fruition and is
growing constantly. Begun as the Piedmont Courts Presbyterian Chapel,
on November 11th it was organized into the Seigle Avenue Presbyterian
Church. Your two Committees have paid the salary of the Director of
Religious Education.
The Mecklenburg Presbyterian has come out quarterly in issues rang-
ing from 7500 to 8000 copies. As far as we have the addresses it goes
into every Presbyterian home or office within the Presbytery. We would
appreciate a list of the new or prospective members of the churches.
THOUGHT OF WORKERS
As we can and as it is justifiable salaries have been and are being in-
creased. Helpful, promotional, and spiritual books and other literature
have been given. Vacations were given at Montreat for all who would
attend. Our Negro pastor and his wife took vacations at places of their
selection. We plan to secure a Vacation Fund this year and reservations
have already been secured at Montreat for twenty.
BUILDING PROGRAM
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church was completed during the year.
This is the largest undertaking for which the Committee has assumed
responsibility. It has been dedicated. Already they need enlarged quar-
ters to house their growing Sunday School.
Sunset Hills was begun and approaches completion. Building materials
have not been available and the work has been retarded. We have given
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$2,000.00 to this cause. The Synod's Extension Worker is now making
a survey looking toward the organization of a Sunday School.
A home at 3419 Monroe Road, has been purchased and is rented for a
manse. It was secured at a cost of$5,250.00. It is bringing an income
of $300.00 per year.
CHURCH AND MANSE BUILDING FUND
The attached report of the Church and Manse Building Fund will
show activity. Funds are being held for Rourk, Camden, and Turner
Churches for their Sunday School additions. Two thousand dollars has
been paid to the Avondale Church. The Fund aided the Piedmont Courts
Building Fund and the last call is now being received for the Sunset
Hills structure. Money has been given for work on the South Tryon
Street Extension Chapel for Negroes. Some of this has been expended
and part awaits the privilege of purchasing materials.
CHAPELS
The Committee has given emphasis to the chapel movement within
the Assembly. Through paper, Presbytery, letters and conferences we
have urged churches to undertake the institution of new chapels. Some
of the larger churches are working on the chapel idea. We have initiated
and conducted the work at South Tryon Street Extension, State Street,
Chapel, and Capelsie. Other chapels have been considered and will be
organized if the Lord wills within a short time.
POLICIES
1. We are urging churches and fields to build manses where needed.
They will be given liberal financial support.
2. We are encouraging and challenging churches to come to self-
support. Next year we hope to report one church and two or
three fields having arrived at that coveted stage. This year we
have enabled the Camp Greene Church to come to self-support.
3. We are entering every open door of opportunity as workers are
available. We invite churches or individuals to apprise us of any
new fields we should occupy.
Your Committee during the past year has for you in the name of the
Lord Jesus preached the Gospel, built buildings for the Kingdom, min-
istered to the sick and fed the poor.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We offer the following recommendation:
1. Appropriations.
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APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1946-1947
The Appropriations Committee would recommend the following ap-
propriations for the year 1946-1947:
Walkersville — Rehoboth $ 1,000.00
Amay James — Fairview 1,500.00
Six Mile Creek ' 175.00
Stanley County Work 1,300.00
Bethlehem 900.00
Stephenson — Unionville 630.00
(Mr. Belk will give $1,200 in addition)
Ellerbe Field ' 500.00
South Park— Sunset Hills 1,200.00
Morven Field 900.00
North Charlotte 1,000.00
Indian Trail— Siler 900.00
Benton Heights 800.00
(Mr. Belk will give $600.00 in addition)
Lee Park— Turner 1,650.00
Pageland Group 675.00
Marshville Group 900.00
McGee 600.00
Cameronian — Roberdell 1,400.00
Community — Brainerd 1,400.00
Troy 1,000.00
Altan— Bethany 1,400.00
Seigle Avenue (Miss Hunt) 1,050.00
Mrs. Hal P. Garmon, Jr. 1,740.00
Miss Julia Reid 210.00
Book Fund 200.00
Minister to the Hospitals 3,000.00
Minister's annuities 1,577.25
Total: $27,607.25
Standing Committees — The Moderator appointed the fol-
lowing Standing Committees :
1. Bills and Overtures: Rev. A. W. Shaw, Chrmn.; Rev. W. Chester
Keller; Ruling Elder E. M. Neal.
2. Installations: Rev. A. L. Thompson; Rev. W. H. Johnston; Ruling
Elder A. L. Cathey.
3. Judicial Business: Rev. W. H. Frazer; Rev. J. O. Mann; Ruling
Elder Robt. S. Hutchison.
4. Resolutions: Rev. S. M. Inman; Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr.; Ruling
Elder V. L. Wall.
5. Synod's Minutes: Rev. J. C. Grier; Rev. F. R. McAlister; Ruling
Elder F. H. Kimbrell.
Recess — Following prayer by the Rev. J. W. Stork, Presby-
tery took recess until 1:45 P.M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1:45 P.M. and was led in prayer
by the Rev. A. H. Key.
Moderator Nominated — Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson of
the First Church, Monroe was nominated Moderator for the
next meeting.
Special Order — The report of the Standing Committee on
Bills and Overtures was set as a special order following the
reception of ministers and candidates.
Minister and His Work — The report of the Commission on
the Minister and His Work was presented and admitted to
the record. It is as follows:
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery respectfully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held four
meetings at which the following matters were considered and disposed of:
The name of Dr. Warner L .Hall of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was approved
for a call by Charlotte Second.
The name of Rev. James L. Russell, recently a chaplain in the armed
forces, was approved for a call by Lee Park and Turner.
The name of Rev. E. D. Viser, recently a chaplain in the armed forces,
was approved for a call by Indian Trail and Siler.
An appropriate letter in the name of the Commission was ordered to
be prepared and sent to all chaplains in reference to vacancies in this
Presbytery.
The call of Second Church of Charlotte to Rev. Warner L. Hall, pro-
viding for a salary of $7,200.00 per year, ministers' annuity fund and
manse, use and upkeep of automobile, and moving expenses, was found
to be in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with the recommen-
dation that it be approved and placed in the hands of Dr. Hall.
The name of Mr. Chas. Sides, a senior at Union Theological Seminary,
was approved for a call by Benton Heights.
The name of Rev. James B. Ficklen, recently a chaplain in the armed
forces, was approved for a call by Westminster.
The name of Rev. Thos. W. McLean of Warrenton, Virginia, was ap-
proved for a call by Avondale. ,
The call of Oakboro to Rev. L. F. Cowan providing for a salary of
$200.00 per year, ministers' annuity fund and manse, and the call of
Locust to Rev. Mr. Cowan, providing for a salary of $600.00 per year,
ministers' annuity fund and manse, were found to be in order and pre-
sented to Presbytery with the recommendation that they be approved
and placed in the hands of Mr. Cowan.
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The call of Benton Heights to Mr. Chas. Sides, providing: for a salary
of $700.00 per year, ministers' annuity fund and manse, was found to
be in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with recommendation
that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Sides.
The call of Westminster to Rev. James B. Ficklen, providing for a
salary of $3,600.00 per year, $500.00 car allowance, use of manse, and
ministers' annuity fund, was found to be in order and ordered presented
to Presbytery with recommendation that it be approved and placed in
the hands of Mr. Ficklen.
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED: That it is the sense of this Commission that the Com-
mission should have at least two weeks in which to investigate each
minister whose name is presented to it for approval for a call, and that
the Chairman of the Commission bring this resolution to the attention
of Presbytery at its next meeting.
The action of members of the Commission in approving the name of
Mr. Jack Ewart, a senior at Union Theological Seminary, in reference
to his being called by McGee, was approved and the name of Mr. Ewart
was approved for a call by McGee.
The name of Rev. Marlin B. Currie, ex-chaplain in the armed forces,
was approved for a call by Mallard Creek.
The call of Avondale to Rev. Thos. W. McLean, providing for a salary
of $2,400.00 per year, ministers' annuity fund and manse, was found to
be in order and ordered to be presented to Presbytery with the recom-
mendation that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. McLean.
Upon request of Westminster, and as a result of a congregational
meeting by that Church, the call to Rev. James B. Ficklen was amended
so as to provide for a salary of $4,100.00 per year instead of a salary
of $3,600.00 per year and $500.00 car allowance, and the call as so
amended was found to be in order and ordered presented to Presbytery
with the recommendation that it be approved and placed in the hands
of Mr. Ficklen.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON, Secretary
Special Permission — Rev. W. A. Nicholson was granted per-
mission to labor outside the bounds of the Presbytery until the
Fall Meeting.
Women's Work — Rev. J. M. Walker, Chairman of the Per-
manent Committee on Women's Work, presented Mrs. J. B.
Watt, President of Mecklenburg Presbyterial. Her report was
received and the Stated Clerk instructed to incorporate its
substance in the minutes. This report is as follows :
There are in the Presbytery 7,642 members; 248 Circles; 76 auxiliaries.
Sixteen thousand, eight hundred and twenty-five dollars was given for
Current Expenses; $52,537 for Benevolences; paid tuition of Julia Reid
at Johnston C. Smith University; she supervised four negro Vacation
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Church Schools with a total enrollment of 492; one auxiliary gave $500
to begin a kindergarten at Fairview Homes, a negro housing project;
assistance was given in 76 Vacation Church Schools; many activities
were carried on for Young People; Barium Springs Orphanage was sup-
ported; a liberal ministry on behalf of the needy and underprivileged
was carried on; one of the most encouraging signs for the year ahead
is the joy and enthusiasm with which the new presidents are undertaking
their work.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIE MAE WATT, President.
The Moderator and Rev. J. M. Walker were appointed to
convey greetings to the Presbyterial in their meeting at
Rockingham.
Minister Installed — The report of the Commission to install
the Rev. R. T. Baker was admitted to the record and is as
follows :
The Commission appointed to install Rev. R. T. Baker, pastor of the
Walkersville and Rehoboth Presbyterian Churches met in the Sunday
school rooms of the former church on Sunday, February 17, 1946, at
11:00 A.M. Those present were: Revs. A. H. Key, Chairman, Q. N.
Huneycutt, R. H. Stone, and Elder W. A. Henderson. The meeting was
opened with prayer led by Mr. Henderson. R. H. Stone was elected clerk.
After the organization the Commission entered the sanctuary and with
the congregation united in a service of worship. Rev. R. F. Whitley
could not be present for the service and the sermon was preached by
Dr. Q. N. Hunycutt, using for a text ". . . That in all things he might
have the preeminence." Col. 1:18.
The constitutional questions were propounded by Mr. Key and were
answered in the affirmative thereupon Rev. R. T. Baker was declared
duly called and installed pastor of the Church.
Communications of appreciation of the pastor and his family were
read from the Ministerial Association of Belmont and the churches of
North Belmont.
Rev. R. H. Stone gave the charge to the pastor and Mr. W. A. Hen-
derson delivered the charge to the congregation. The benediction was
pronounced by Rev. R. T. Baker.
At 3:00 P. M. the Commission united with the Rehoboth congregation
in an hour of worship in which Rev. Roy F. Whitley preached the ser-
mon taking for his subject "Building the Church."
Mr. Key asked the constitutional questions and declared that Rev.
R. T. Baker had been duly elected, called, and installed pastor of the
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church.
The Communications of the morning were read. The charge to the
pastor was again given by Rev. R. H. Stone and Dr. Huneycutt charged
the congregation.
The benediction was pronounced by Mr. Baker.
The Commission heard and approved its minutes and was closed with
prayer led by Mr. Whitley.
A. H. KEY, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Clerk
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Reports of Treasurers — The following reports of Treasurers
were presented and adopted:
FINANCIAL REPORT OF R. H. STONE, TREASURER OF
BENEVOLENCES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY FOR THE
YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 1946
Cause
Foreign Missions
Assembly's Home Missions
Home Mission Emergency
Christian Education and Min. Rel.
Religious Education and Publication
Defense Service Council
Assembly's Training School
Bible Cause
War Relief
Historical Foundation
Birthday Offering
Presbyterian Orphans Home
Synod's Home Missions
Religious Education in Synod
Presbyterian Junior College
Educational Insts. incl. U.T.S.
William Black Home
Presbytery's Home Missions
Presbytery's Office
Religious Education in Presbytery
Camp Site
Minister to the Hospitals
Alexander Home
Barium Gift Fund
Oaklawn Community Center
Receipts
$17,505.29
6,306.21
3,031.39
4,110.28
2,472.11
1,389.81
1,100.54
339.17
739.46
10.00
86.80
4,694.51
3,159.38
2,163.16
1,005.00
8,771.95
73.05
29,099.81
6,455.76
1,174.52
573.00
350.93
5.00
54.10
520.00
$95,191.23
Disbursements
$17,505.29
6,306.21
3,031.39
4,110.28
2,472.11
1,389.81
1,100.54
339.17
739.46
10.00
86.80
4,694.51
3,159.38
2,163.16
1,005.00
8,771.95
73.05
29,099.81
6,455.76
1,174.52
573.00
350.93
5.00
54.10
520.00
$95,191.23
Respectfully submitted,
R. H. STONE
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE HOME MISSION COMMITTEE
OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY— 1945-1946
RECEIPTS:
Balance in Bank
Benevolent Account
Committee on Religious Education
Caldwell Mem'l Church (refund)
Caldwell Mem'l Men's Club
Mr. W. H. Belk
Home Mission Emergency
Albert T. James (final)
Vacation Fund
$ 4,993.04
28,730.73
1,000.00
225.00
100.00
1,782.85
300.00
100.00
236.36
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43
Rent from Manse
300.00
Ridgecrest Mission Fund
200.00
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church
895.90
Pre- Synod Conference
8.90
Dividends
29.00
Chaplain J. L. Russell
25.00
Rehoboth Church
3.60
Benton Heights Refund
-
25.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS:
$38,955.38 $38,955.38
DISBURSEMENTS:
For salaries and supplies
$16,597.25
M. A. F. Dues
645.68
Minister to Hospitals Account
850.00
Withholding Tax
560.83
Christmas Checks
700.00
Expense of Chapels
84.84
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church
895.90
Piedmont Courts Expense Appr.
300.00
Vacation Fund
374.18
Pre- Synod Conference
8.90
Home Mission Conference
66.25
Home Mission Emergency Campaign
164.32
Insurance
177.71
Presbyterian Committee of Publication
94.84
Book Account
97.39
Building Materials
519.00
Milk Fund
25.00
Paint and Repairs
267.50
Expense of Enlistment of Men
118.21
Piedmont Courts Building Fund
300.00
Expense of Moving Pastors
145.36
Rehoboth Equipment
134.00
Movie Films
22.90
Sunset Hills Presbyterian Church
1,000.00
Camp Greene Presbyterian Church
1,000.00
Manse at 3419 Monroe Road
1,250.00
Pictures, Plates, Printing
15.76
Mecklenburg Presbyterian
199.67
Committments to Reserve:
Bethlehem $ 500.00
Altan Manse
1,000.00
N. Charlotte M.
1,000.00
Marshville Manse
500.00
Troy
500.00
Car
1,000.00
To Reserve for Emergency
4,000.00
S:
8,500.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENT
$35,115.49 $35,115.49
Balance in Bank
$ 3,839.89
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF
MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY'S CHURCH AND MANSE
BUILDING FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDING APRIL 10, 1946
RECEIPTS:
Balance in Bank $ 485.50
From Subscribers to Fund and
other Contributors 3,513.00
From Home Mission Emergency via Synod 1,274.14
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $5,272.64 $5,272.64
DISBURSEMENTS:
Piedmont Ct. Building Fund $ 329.50
South Tryon Street Extension Chapel 373.15
Geo. E. Wilson, P. M. 139.24
Engraving and Printing 47.08
Avondale Presbyterian Church 2,000.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $2,888.97 $2,888.97
Balance: $2,383.67
Of this balance $1,500.00 is being held for Rourk,
Camden, and Turner in equal amounts; $448.00 was
for the Sunset Hills Church, and daily this is being
added to.
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
PRESBYTERY'S EXPENSE FUND
Report April 1, 1945, to April 9, 1946
RECEIPTS:
Cash on Hand, April 1, 1945 $1,692.20
Received from Churches 3,707.60
Erroneously Credited to Account .96
(Personal Item)
TOTAL RECEIPTS $5,400.76
DISBURSEMENTS:
Postage 62.67
Ministers' Annuity Fund 22.52
J. W. Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk 300.00
J. W. Stork, Clerk 20.00
Jno. R. Rosebro, Clerk 20.00
Kale-Lawing Supplies 23.65
E. C. Scott, Gen. Assem. Assessment 1,835.64
C. M. Gibbs, Synod Assessment 582.47
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Mrs. R. Hon, Tipping Statistical Tables 5.00
Lassiter Press, Minutes 623.60
Refunds to Churches and Overpaid 10.38
Von-Boeckman Jones, Statistical Tables 13.50
Presbyterian Comm. of Pub., Supplies 21.20
Jonas Barclay, Expenses 7.00
J. W. Stewart, Personal Item
erroneously credited to account .96
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $3,548.59
Cash on Hand, April 9, 1946 $1,852.17
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Treasurer.
Auditing — The following reports were presented on behalf
of the Auditing Committee and were adopted :
At the request of the chairman of your auditing committee I have
checked the books of Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary, for the year
April, 1945-April, 1946, as follows:
1. Mecklenburg Presbytery Home Mission Committee
2. Mecklenburg Presbytery Benevolent Account
3. Mecklenburg Presbytery Church and Manse Fund
4. Financial Report of R. H. Stone, General Secretary
The accounts are neatly and correctly kept, with all necessary checks,
vouchers and bank statements attached. The balance in each case cor-
responds to balance that the Commercial National Bank in which ac-
counts are kept shows.
At the request of the chairman of Mecklenburg Presbytery's Auditing
Committee I have made a careful check of the books of Rev. J. Walton
Stewart, Jr., Treasurer. I find them correct, and in accord with bank
statement from the Union National Bank. The figures embrace receipts
and disbursements for year April 1, 1945, to April 1, 1946.
SADIE GRIER GARTH
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief: This Com-
mittee, through its Chairman, Rev. O. C. Williamson, pre-
sented its report which was adopted and is as follows:
The Committee of Christian Education and Ministerial Relief of Meck-
lenburg Presbytery recommends that the Presbytery approve and rec-
ommend to the Committee of C. E. & M. Ri of the Assembly the follow-
ing appropriations for one year from April 1, 1946:
Mrs. A. S. Anderson $240.00 Miss Elise Hardin, (Or) $144.00
Rev. Geo. H. Atkinson 480.00 Mrs. R. J. Mcllwaine 300.00
Mrs. J. E. Berryhill 240.00 Mrs. E. C. Murray, Sr. 240.00
Mrs. J. A. Caligan 300.00 Rev. M. E. Peabody 420.00
Rev. Wm. B. Chandler 480.00 Mrs. L. H. Query 240.00
Rev. Wm. C. C. Foster 480.00 Mrs. W. C. Underwood 240.00
46 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
We recommend that Presbytery receive Mr. Jno. Nell Miller as a can-
didate for the ministry.
We recommend that Candidate Chas. H. Sides, Jr., be received by
letter from Concord Presbytery and that Presbytery proceed to examine
him for licensure, on the parts assigned by Concord Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
O. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman.
Advisory Committee — The Advisory Committee to the Gen-
eral Secretary submitted the following report which was
adopted. A standing vote of thanks was given Rev. R. H.
Stone for his kindness to Rev. R. P. Walker during his last
illness.
Your Committee has received reports from Rev. R. H. Stone, Miss Sue
McLeod, and Dr. Chas. M. Boyd, and we want to express our deepest ap-
preciation to these workers for their faithful and untiring service during
the past year. We also want to commend them to the churches and
people, and we ask for them your prayers and co-operative support.
Appreciating their good reports, the committee voted to give Rev.
R. H. Stone a bonus of $300.00, Miss Sue McLeod a bonus of $150.00,
and Dr. Chas. M. Boyd a bonus of $200.00.
Your Committee recommends the following budget for the Church
year beginning April 1, 1946:
General Secretary's Salary $3,600.00
Car Allowance for General Secretary 300.00
Office Secretary's Salary 1,800.00
Ministers' Annuity Fund for Gen. Sec. 270.00
Office Rent 225.00
Office Expenses 500.00
TOTAL: $6,695.00
At the request of our Committee, the Stewardship Committee has allo-
cated two percent of the Benevolence offering for the expense of Visitor
to the Hospitals. This two percent will go to the Home Missions Com-
mittee and that Committee will pay the expenses in connection with this
work. We recommend that the salary of the Visitor be $2,400.00 a year,
the expense of the office be $600.00 a year, and that the Home Missions
Committee pay a sum equal to 7 Vz % of the salary to the Ministers'
Annuity Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES G. McCLURE, Chairman
CHESTER KELLER
R. S. HUTCHISON
RUFUS GRIER
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Special Committees — Reports of the Defense Service Coun-
cil and the Committee on Location and Relocation of Churches
was accepted as information.
Campsite — Rev. W. Chester Keller reported on progress
made in developing Presbytery's Campsite in the Robinson
Church Community and pled for greater financial support for
this project. This report was received as information.
Candidate Received — John Neil Miller, a member of the
Myers Park Presbyterian Church, offered himself as a Candi-
date for the Ministry. The proper credentials were presented
and found in order. The usual examinations were conducted
and sustained as satisfactory. Mr. Miller was enrolled as a
Candidate for the Ministry. The Moderator delivered an ap-
propriate charge to the Candidate and led in prayer on his
behelf.
Candidate Received and Examined for Ordination — Charles
H. Sides, Jr., a Candidate for the Ministry, presented a letter
of transfer from Concord Presbytery and applied for enroll-
ment as a Candidate under the care of Mecklenburg Presby-
tery. His letter of transfer was found in order and he was
enrolled as a Candidate.
Mr. Sides applied for ordination to the Gospel Ministry. The
usual examinations were conducted with the exception of
preaching the sermon. These were sustained as satisfactory.
A Commission was appointed to complete the examination
and, if the way be clear, to ordain him and to install him as
pastor of the Benton Heights Church. (See Standing Com-
mittee on Installations).
Ministers Received — The following ministers presented
themselves and letters of transfer and applied for admission
to Mecklenburg Presbytery: L. F. Cowan, from Wilmington
Presbytery; Thos. W. McLean, from Potomac Presbytery;
Warner L. Hall, from Tuscaloosa Presbytery. Rev. James B.
Ficklen presented a telegram from the Commission on the
Minister and His Work of Winston-Salem Presbytery report-
ing that due to unusual circumstances a letter of transfer had
not yet been granted Mr. Ficklen, but would undoubtedly be
granted at an early meeting, and recommending that he be
received by this Presbytery. Presbytery voted to accept this
explanation, found the other letters in order, and proceeded
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to examine these ministers. After the usual examinations had
been conducted and sustained as satisfactory, they were en-
rolled upon signing the covenant.
Calls for the pastoral services of these ministers were ap-
proved, placed in their hands and accepted by them. (See
Standing Committee on Installations).
Bills and Overtures — The Committee on Bills and Overtures
reported that the following overtures had been placed in their
hands :
1. From the Sessions of the Williams Memorial, Caldwell Memorial,
St. Andrews, Central Steele Creek, Pleasant Hill, Amity, Wilmore, St.
Paul, Hopewell, and North Charlotte Churches that Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery overture the General Assembly to amend the Book of Church
Order by substituting for section 158 a section placing final control of
local church property in hands of local church, etc,
2. From the sessions of the St. Paul and Central Steele Creek to
overture the General Assembly to discharge the Committee on Co-opera-
tion and Union and cease any official action looking toward possible
union with the Presbyterian Church USA; from the Session of the
Amity Church to express to the General Assembly disapproval of the
proposal for re-union with the Presbyterian Church USA.
3. From the sessions of the Hopewell, Amity, St. Andrews, St. Paul,
Pleasant Hill, North Charlotte, and Central Steele Creek Churches to
overture the Assembly to withdraw from the Federal Council of Churches
of Christ in America.
The Majority Report recommended that these overtures be
answered in the negative. The Minority Report recommended
that these overtures be answered in the affirmative.
The Report of the Majority was adopted by Presbytery on
items one and two. The Report of the Minority was adopted
on item three.
Synod's Minutes — This Committee reported that Synod's
Minutes had not been printed to date.
Judicial Business — The Committee on Judicial Business re-
ported that the only matter brought to its attention was the
case of Rev. Ben. T. Harrop which had been arrested at an
earlier meeting of Presbytery. This matter was docketed
for the July Meeting.
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Installations — The Standing Committee on Installations rec-
ommended that the following Commissions be appointed.
These recommendations were adopted.
1. To ordain and install Rev. Charles H. Sides, Jr. as pastor of the
Benton Heights Church: Rev. R. H. Stone to preside; Rev. R. T. Baker
to charge the Congregation; Rev. S. L. Cathey of Concord Presbytery to
be invited to charge the Pastor; Rev. W. I. Howell, Rev. R. F. Whitley
and Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson to be alternates; Rev. W. H. Goodman
of Concord Presbytery to be invited to sit with the Commission and to
participate in the service.
2. To install Rev. J. L. Russell as pastor of the Lee Park and Altan
Churches: Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Rev. R. T. Baker;
Ruling Elders W. E. Price and W. A. Henderson; parts to be assigned
and dates set by the Commission.
3. To install Rev. L. F. Cowan as pastor of the Locust and Oakboro
Churches: Rev. R. H, Stone to preside; Rev. G. D. Waters to preach;
Rev. W. C. Cooper of Kings Mountain Presbytery to be invited to charge
the congregation; Rev. W. M. Walsh to charge the pastor; Ruling Elder
W. E. Price to propound the Constitutional Questions; Rev. R. E. Watts
and Ruling Elder H. P. Efird as alternates; at Locust 3:30 P. M. and
Oakboro 7:30 P. M. on May 12.
4. To install Rev. Thos. W. McLean as pastor of the Avondale Church:
Rev. Jno. R. Rosebro, Chairman, to preside; Rev. A. Leslie Thompson to
preach; Rev. Wade H. Boggs, Enoree Presbytery to be invited to charge
the congregation; Ruling Elder W. E. Price to charge the pastor; Rev.
S. B. McLean, Rev. J. G. Garth, and Ruling Elder H. C. Alexander as
alternates; April 21st, 8 P. M.
5. To install Rev. Warner H. Hall as pastor of the Charlotte Second
Church: Rev. Chas. M. Boyd, Chairman, to preside and propound the
constitutional questions; Rev. J. A. Jones to preach; Rev. C. E. S.
Kraemer to charge the congregation; Ruling Elder R. S. Hutchison to
charge the pastor; April 28, 8 P. M.
6. To install Rev. James B. Ficklen as pastor of the Westminster
Church: Rev. Chas. M. Boyd to preside and propound the questions; Rev.
Hunter B. Blakely to preach; Rev. James A. Jones to charge the pastor;
Rev. R. H. Stone to charge the congregation; Ruling Elders H. G. Rob-'
inson and Hunter Marshall; April 21, 7:30 P. M.
In each case a quorum was set at two Ministers and one
Ruling Elder.
Resolutions — The following report of the Committee on
Resolutions was adopted by a rising vote:
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to express its appreciation to the
Pastor, Officers, and Members of the First Presbyterian Church for their
cordial hospitality to us. Our thanks are even greater than usual due
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to the fact that the Church took us in when we were without an
invitation.
We would especially thank the ladies of the Church for providing so
bountifully for our physical needs in the noon meal.
We would also express our gratitude for the use of this Church for the
many Called Meetings of the Presbytery through the years. We have
always found the doors of this Church open to any call from the Pres-
bytery or its Committees.
We recommend the adoption of this report by rising vote and that a
copy of these resolutions be sent to the pastor and read to the
congregation.
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. INMAN
M. B. PRINCE, JR.
Sessional Records — The following report of the Committee
on Sessional Records was adopted:
The Committee on Sessional Records would like to report that from
the 97 churches of Presbytery, 85 presented their record books for
examination. Seventy were approved without exceptions. The following
were approved with exceptions as noted in the respective books:
Wilmore Philadelphia Avondale
Matthews Pleasant Hill Bethlehem
Hopewell Selwyn Avenue Rohobeth
Oakboro Marston Lilesville
Brainerd Turner Macedonia
The following churches failed to present their records for examination:
Bethany Marshville Mt. Carmel
Cornelius McGee Roberdell
Ellerbe Morgan Memorial Tabernacle
Hawley Memorial Norman Westminster
Many of the books were kept well, some in exceptional manner. Sev-
eral of the churches need new record books because the books are full
or are too old for practical use. The name of the church should be on
the outside of book. We would remind some of the sessions that they
should meet at least quarterly and that each session should appoint a
representative to the higher courts, Presbytery and Synod, and that the
representative should report his attendance to the session, and these
facts should be recorded.
Respectfully submitted,
J. W. GRIER
PAUL P. THROWER, Chairman
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 51
Statistical Report — The Stated Clerk was authorized to com-
plete the Statistical Report and forward it to the Stated Clerk
of the Assembly.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After a closing hymn and prayer Presbytery adjourned to
meet in the Robinson Church, R. F. D., Charlotte, at 10:00
A.M. on July 16, 1946.
W. M. WALSH, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORY, Permanent Clerk
B. FRANK YANDELL, Temporary Clerk
STATISTICAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1946.
P03TOPFICES
CHURCHES
Officers
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MINUTES
I
MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
173rd Stated Session
Robinson Church— July 16, 1946
Called Session
Queens College — September 5, 1946
17 ^-th Stated Session
Camp Greene Church — October 15, 1946
i^ ^ it
Next Stated Session
Cook's Memorial Church — January 21, 1947
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissionr and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Records of Presby+ery
(c) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
f*lace of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Women's Work
(b) Sessional Records
(c) Synod's Minutes
(d) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(e) Auditing
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Religious Education
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Bible Cause
(d) Educational Institutions
(e) Assembly's Minutes
(f) Nominations
(h) Evangelism
(g) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson, Summer Meeting
Rev. Holmes Rolston, Fall Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1949)
Rev. B. Frank Yandell, Permanent Clerk (1948)
Rev. F. C. Debele, Assistant Clerk (1947)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1948 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Mr. I. W. Stewart, Charlotte.
1950— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Presbytery —
1947 — Mr. W. H. Henderson, Monroe.
1948 — Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1949— Mr. John S. Cansler, Charlotte.
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young
1947 — Rev. C. C. Beam, Charlotte; Mr. Jn. S. Cansler, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr.. James E. Williams, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier
1947— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts;
Mr. R. A. Grier; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. A. T. Taylor; Rev. J. W. Stork; Mr.
W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. S. M. Glasgow; Rev. W. L. Hall; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer;
Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte; Mr. Harvey Morrison, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. W. Chester Keller
1947— Rev. J. O. Mann; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer; Mr. H. E. Matthews,
Charlotte; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. A. Leslie Thompson; Mr. Reginald
Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. S. Hutchison.
1949— Rev. S. M. Inman; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr. John M. Dunlap,
Mr. Clyde L. Hunter.
4 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1947--Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
1947— Rev. G. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
1948 — Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Robt. Glasgov^, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. R. E. Suther, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1947— Mr. W. N. Ward, Charlotte.
1948 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1949 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. D. K. Snyder.
1947— Rev. H. E. Carter; Mr. H. B. Hunter, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. R. L. Smith.
1949 — Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. Vester McLaughlin, Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. O. C. Williamson.
1947 — Rev. F. S. Johnston; Mr. J. M. Shinn, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. O. C. Williamson; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte,
1949 — Rev. C. A. Harper; Mr. G. D. Aitken.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
1947— Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr. P. F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. T. M. McLean; Mr. T. R. Sparrow, Charlotte.
Evangelism:
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1947 — Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Mr. Lester Ransom.
1949 — Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. Sam Glasgow, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1947, Rev. Jonas Barclay; 1948, Rev. H. E.
Carter; 1949, Rev. J. R. Rosebro.
3. Languages— 1947, Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1948, Rev. C. C. Beam; 1949,
Rev. J. E. Wayland.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1947, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; 1948,
Rev. Carl Howie; 1949, Rev. W. L Howell.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1947, Rev. F. C. Pratt; 1948, Rev.
P. P. Thrower; 1949, Rev. D. K. Snyder.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric — 1947, Rev. Jno. R. Rose-
bro; 1948, Rev. C. A. Harper; 1949, Rev. J. A. Jones.
7. Church History— 1947, Rev. W. H. Johnston; 1948, Rev. F. C. De-
bele, Jr. ; 1949 — Rev. L. F. Cowan.
8. Theology— 1947, Rev. H. B. Blakely, Rev. W. M. Walsh; 1948, Rev.
0. C. Williamson, Rev. R. F. Whitley; 1949, Rev. W. L. Hall; Rev.
M. B. Prince.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1947, Rev. S. M. Inman,
Rev. J. L. Griggs; 1948, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. S. M. Glasgow;
1949, Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. C. H. Little.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture — 1947, Rev. C. M. Boyd; 1948,
Rev. 0. C. Williamson; 1949, Rev. C. A. Harper.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1947— Rev. J. E. Wayland; Dr. W. Z. Bradford, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. H. B. Blakely; Mr. Angus Shaw.
1947— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. J. E. McLaughlin.
Nominations :
1947 — Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. S. Cunningham,
Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. Vernon Patterson,
Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer; Mr. W. R. Garrison,
Charlotte.
Orphans* Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1947— Rev. J. W. Grier; Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. W. E. Colton.
1949— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. C. Gilchrist.
6 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower; Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. P. W. Davenport.
1949— Rev. S. A. Ewart; Mr. W. H. Abernethy.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1948— Rev. J. W. Grier.
1949— Rev. J. L. Russell.
Stewardship :
Chairman — Rev. J. B. Ficklen.
1947— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. W. B. McClintock, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr.; Mr. T. R. Stewart.
1949 — Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Geo. F. Houck.
1947 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr., Charlotte.
1948— Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. G. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. Geo. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Stewart.
1947— Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.; Mr. F. W. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Stewart; Mr. E. P. Nisbet.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier, Char-
lotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
2. J. W. Grier
3. C. H. Little
4. J. G. Garth
5. J. W. Stork, D.D.
6. R. H. M. Brown
7. J. M. Walker, D.D.
8. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
9. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
10. M. E. Peabody
LI. W. B. S. Chandler
12. A. A. Walker, D.D.
13. C. C. Beam
14. S. B. McLean
15. W. H. Johnston
16. J. C. McGehee
17. B. Frank Yandell
18. W. C. Copeland
19. J. C. Grier
20. T. R. Alexander
21. A. T. Taylor
22. M. B. Prince, Jr.
23. H. C. Carmichael
24. W. A. Nicholson
25. W. B. Neill
26. A. H. Eraser
27. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
28. R. A. Young, D.D.
29. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
30. A. H. Key
31. E. V. Wiley
32. A. L. Roberts
33. W. I. Howell, Jr.
34. Daniel K. Snyder
35. W. C. C. Foster
36. Ben T. Harrop
37. T. H. Mitchell
38. W. T. Smith
39. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
40. Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
41. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
42. Jas. L. Russell
43. Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
44. A. W. Shaw
45. F. R. McAlister
46. R. H. Stone
47. R. E. Watts
48. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
49. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
50. E. L. Flanagan
51. L. L. Little, D.D.
52. Paul P. Thrower
53. J. L. Griggs
54. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
55. Robt. F. Boyd, Th.M.
56. Frederick C. Debele, Jr.
57. Chas. G. McClure, D.D.
58. Sam M. Inman
59. Geo. F. Houck
60. J. 0. Mann, D.D.
61. H. E. Carter
62. F. Clyde Pratt
63. Jonas Barclay
64. Carl G. Howie
65. R. L. McBath
66. W. M. Walsh, D.D.
67. J. E. Wayland
68. F. S. Johnston
69. W. Chester Keller
70. S. A. Ewart
71. 0. C. Williamson, D.D.
72. W. P. Robertson
73. Samuel M. Glasgow, D.D.
74. Sam N. Milton
75. Geo. H. Atkinson
76. A. Leslie Thompson
77. Wm. A. Gamble
78. C. A. Harper
79. Roy F. Whitley
80. Chas. E. S. Kraemer
81. R. T. Baker
82. C. C. McNeill, D.D.
83. Warner L. Hall, D.D.
84. L. F. Cowan
85. T. M. McLean
86. J. B. Ficklen
87. Chas. H. Sides
88. J. R. Tackett
89. Jno. A. Carriker
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF CHURCHES
CburclMS Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First David M. Morrow O. G. Whitley
1029 E. Main St. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second W. H. Boyce C. O. Josey
Park Avenue Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Mrs. Sarah Reid
504 E. Boundry Rt. 4, Box 332
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Badin, N. C. Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Howey M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams Mrs. Vivian Watson
414 Cherry St. 402 Cherry St.
Monroe, N. C. Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Roy Snipes W. L. Rape
Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell Buford A. Price
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.CRt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Beulah ._ J. P. Belk J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd Vance Baucom Mrs. J. U. Thrower
Rt. 2 Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial -__R. B. Collins D. E. Hipp
339 Clement Ave. 1019 W. 6th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 9
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Camden J. Thomas Hildreth Miss Ethel Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C. Belk Bros. Co.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon J. M. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1 Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
Rockingham, N. C.
Camp Greene J. D. Hawfield C. W. Kelly
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C. 2049 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Candor D. C. Ewing, Jr. Hoyle Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C. Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek -R. R. Grier T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Charlotte First H. C.Alexander W. N. Ward
Box 1413 202 W. Trade
Charlotte, 1, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter Mrs. Jas. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd 1207 So. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth 0. L. Bellinger E. H. Austin
3426 Commonwealth 2613 Westmoreland
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Community John Cox Mrs. Pink Sutton
Rt. 1, Box 71 Rt. 1, Rockingham, N. C
Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn C. A. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely J. E. Baxter
N. Main St. Cornelius, N. C.
Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe First J. H. McRae W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C. Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Carton Billingsley Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 84, Polkton, N. C. Box 84, Polkton, N. C.
Hamlet First S. 0. Bauersfeld C. M. Pepper
Entwistle St. 303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C. Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett J. M. Blythe
Rt. 1 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Huntersville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Box 135
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Rt. 1
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskiil
Box 205, Candor, N.C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek W. A. Wilkes
Cognac, N. C.
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Elm St.
Marshville, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlote, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
401 y2 W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
T. A. Bigger s
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Worth Little
Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskiil
Box 205, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. G.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. S. N. Smith
Marshville, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
E. R. Cathey
319 Linwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Gettys
810 Branch St.
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 11
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Mt. Gilead R. L. Martin R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. 0. Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry L. A. Marshall W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park A. J. Beall C. B. Ross
404 Commercial Bank 2338 Roswell Ave.
Bldg., Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, 4, N. C.
Nevin A. B. Winchester J. R. Button
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson Wilbur X. Yerton
Newell, N. C, Box 28, Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C. Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young J. W. Hardison
810 E. 36th St. 828 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood R. B. Winchester Miss Va. Bamhart
Norwood, N. C. Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. 0. Ross Miss Viola Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.
Pageland H. H. Houston Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville Wm. A. Cathey
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C. 330 N. Hoskin
Charlotte, N. C.
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C. Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Philadelphia J. W. Morris Jno. M. McEwen
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville Roy G. Starnes Robert C. Hair
Pineville, N. C. Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick H. E. Gray
1315 Matheson 200 Cottage PI.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill T. F. Carothers C. C. Carothers
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal Oliver Howard
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session
Ramah - J. G. Caldwell
Rt. 1
Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood
Rt. 1, Harrisburg, N.C
Rockingham First J. D. Cameron
Box 628
Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C
St. Andrews J. W. Craig, Jr.
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. Woodside
St. Paul 1801 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C.
Seigle Avenue D. A. McGill
845 Belmont
Charlotte, N. C.
Selwyn Avenue J. A. Chrisman
225 Ridgecrest
Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon E. F. Smith
Rt. 3, Box 64
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler Avery Plyler
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry
Box 37
Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Treas
urer
C. D. Bradford
Huntersville, N. C.
W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Howard Brawley
Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
R. C. Price
Box 177
Rockingham, N. C.
Leroy McAuley
. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
A. A. Clark
3710 Rozell Ferry Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
T. Mack Hill
1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. L. T. Gill
Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
W. G. Grice
612 N. Davidson
Charlotte, N. C.
Dr. W. P. Weeks
2717 Picardy PI.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. K. Godfrey
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
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Carr Price
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
J. R. Perry, Sr.
W. Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C.
W. T. Hoover
662 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
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Churches Clerk of Session
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C
Stephenson Worth Stinson
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Tabernacle 0. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey
616 Mt. Vernon Ave,
Charlotte, 3, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Unionville J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
WalkersvUle S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Box 217
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westminster Jno. M. Dunlap
1022 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Otto C. Brown
.Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
Worth Stinson
Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Z. V. Kiser
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Jno. E. Boyd
,116 E. 4th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. S. Bennett
3039 Florida Ave.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C.
J. V. Henderson
Wadesboro, N. C.
Knox R. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
T. R. Nisbet
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. L. Alexander
1600 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
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The One Hundred Seventy-Third
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Robinson Presbyterian Church
Route 1, Charlotte, N. C.
July 16, 1946
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-third Stated Session in the Robinson Presbyterian
Church, Route 1, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above
date.
The Moderator, Rev. W. M. Walsh, presided, and led the
opening prayer. He preached the sermon on the text Eph.
1:22, 23 with the subject ''Christ and His Church First."
History of the Robinson Church — The history of the Robin-
son Church was read by the pastor, Rev. W. B. Neill, was
adopted, and is as follows:
Continuation of the history of Robinson Church which was read at the
meeting of Mecklenburg Presbytery in this Church on September 22,
1931. The history was written by Miss Essie Johnston and read by Rev.
J. G. Garth. Miss Essie was one of the most distinguished members of
Robinson Church. She was one of the charter members.
Miss Mattie Miller, who lives here by the Church, is the only surviving
charter member of the Church. Mrs. Edd Harris of Harrisburg, who was
Miss Minnie Ada Cope is the only other living person who joined the
Church at its organization.
When Presbytery met here in 1931, Rev. W. C. Copeland was serving
the Church as supply pastor and continued to do so until 1933. During
the latter part of 1933 and early part of 1934, Rev. W. C. Underwood
supplied the Church.
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In the summer of 1934 the Rev. W. B. McSwain became pastor of the
Church, and served it, together with his fine young wife, until 1937.
During his pastorate a water system was installed and the manse was
wired for lights.
The present pastorate began April 1, 1938. About this time the
church began to think about a place for meetings, other than the church
services, and in 1940 the Community house was built, and has proven
to be a great asset to the work.
The manse has been constantly improved, a bath room was put in, it
it was reroofed, underpinned, and painted outside and in.
In 1944 the church became selfsupporting. It has not grown, but we
have made other churches grow, having sent four whole families to
churches in and around Charlotte, together with many individuals.
We have our plans almost complete for the improvement of our
church. We are working with Mr. Caudill of the Synod. The most we
can do at present is to get our money in hand. Our goal for this year
is to have ten thousand dollars in the building fund at the end of
the year.
No mention of the church's life would be complete without giving the
Woman's Auxiliary a large place in it. Long before anybody else was
thinking of building it had a building fund in its budget, and is always
ready to help in anything for betterment. Mrs. C. P. Holcombe is
president.
The most outstanding thing is the church's growth in gifts, going from
less than a thousand dollars in 1937 to more than six thousand in 1946.
In closing, we want to call your attention to the initials of the last six
of the church's pastors. Rev. J. C. Hardin; Rev. J. C. McGehee; Rev.
W. C. Copeland; Rev. W. C. Underwood; Rev. W. B. McSwain and
Rev. W. B. Neill.
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M.
Walker, D.D.; W. H. Frazer, D.D.; Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.; A. A.
Walker, D.D.; C. C. Beam; S. B. McLean; W. H. Johnston; B. Frank
Yandell; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. B. Neill; R. A. Young, D.D.; Charles M.
Boyd, D.D.; A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley; D. K. Snyder; W. T. Smith; James
B. Ficklen; Thomas W. McLean; L. F. Cowan; C. C. McNeill, D.D.; R. T.
Baker; J. L. Russell; John R. Rosebro, D.D.; A. W. Shaw; F. R. Mc-
Alister; R. H. Stone; J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; P. P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs;
Robert F. Boyd; G. Dana Waters; F. C. Debele, Jr.; H. E. Carter; F.
Clyde Pratt; Jonas Barclay; W. M. Walsh, D.D.; J. E. Wayland; F. S.
Johnston; W. Chester Keller; 0. C. Williamson, D.D.; Sam'l McP. Glas-
gow, D.D.; S. N. Milton; A. Leslie Thompson; William A. Gamble; C. A.
Harper; Roy F. Whitley. — 50.
Ruling Elders — J. C. Kuck, Amity; E. W. McKnight, Avondale; L. A.
Fesperman, Badin; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights; I. D. Crowell, Beth-
lehem; E. H. Webb, Beulah; J. Thomas Huldreth, Camden; R. R. Grier,
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Central Steele Creek; J. N. Stribling, Charlotte First; W. H. DeLameter,
Commonwealth; R. P. Dunn, Cooks Memorial; E. V. Kerns, Hopewell;
Thomas Craven, Huntersville ; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail; T. M. Hart-
sell, Locust; W. B. Bingham, Mallard Creek; W. S. Norton, Matthews;
L. F. Hart, W. A. Henderson, Monroe First; W. L. Ussery, Norwood;
H. H. Houston, Pageland; Russell Wingate, Paw Creek; A. E. Beaver,
Philadelphia; R. A. Rogers, Pineville; S. C. Stewart, Plaza; P. P. Pat-
terson, Providence; J. W. Dewese, Ramah; W. C. Flowers, Robinson;
Ralph F. Kiser, St. Paul; D. A. McGill, Seigle Ave.; T. F. Black, Sharon;
R. M. Falls, South Park; E. M. Neel, Steele Creek; Vinton L. Hunter,
Sugaw Creek; P. H. Allen, Tenth Avenue; J. C. Richardson, Turner;
E. T. McCain, Walkersville; T. R. Nisbet, Waxhaw; S. L. Capps, West-
minster; W. F. Caldwell, Williams Memorial; W. S. Biggers, Wil-
more. — 40.
The Stated Clerk announced that a Quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson of
the Monroe Church, nominee, was elected Moderator.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements submitted
the following report which was adopted :
That the Docket as printed be followed with the following modifica-
tions: That Presbytery take recess at 12:30 P.M., visit the Camp Site
following dinner, and reconvene at 2:00 P.M.; that 11:30 A.M. be set as
the time for the Popular Meeting on Religious Education; that Presby-
tery adjourn at will before supper.
Respectfully submitted,
W. B. NEILL, Chairman
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. W. M. Walsh, Retiring Moderator.
2. History of the Robinson Church — Rev. W. B. Neill.
3. Memorials.
4. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethren; Intro-
duction of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
5. Election of Moderator — Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson, Nominee.
6. Committee on Arrangements — Rev. W. B. Neill.
7. Appointment of Standing Committees:
(a) Records of Presbytery.
(b) Bills and Overtures.
(c) Judicial Business.
(d) Resolutions.
(e) Installations.
8. Communications.
9. Reports of Commissioners to the Assembly.
10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
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11. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
12. Popular meeting on Religious Education.
Rev. W. Chester Keller.
13. Reports of Permanent and Executive Committees:
(a) Christian Education and Ministerial Relief,
Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
(b) Religious Education — Rev. W. Chester Keller.
(c) Sabbath Observance — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
14. Reports of Special Committees:
(a) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones.
(b) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones.
15. Reports of Commissions:
(a) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young.
(b) Installations.
16. Reports of Standing Committees:
(See 7 above)
17. Unfinished Business:
(a) Rev. Ben T. Harrop.
(b) Other unfinished business.
18. New Business.
19. Place of Next Meeting.
20. Nomination of Moderator.
21. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
22. Adjournment.
Special — An opportunity to inspect Presbytery's Campsite which is a
half mile from the host Church!
Standing Committees — The Moderator appointed the follow-
ing Standing Committees:
1. Records of Presbytery: Rev. E. V. Wiley; Rev. J. L. Russell;
Ruling Elder L. F. Hart
2. Bills and Overtures: Rev. W. M. Walsh.
3. Judicial Business: Rev. W. H. Eraser; Rev. W. H. Johnston; Ruling
Elder T. A. Biggers.
4. Resolutions: Rev. J. G. Garth; Rev. J. M. Walker; Ruling Elder
W. B. Bigham.
Communications — The following Communications were pre-
sented by the Stated Clerk and were disposed of as follows:
1. From Revs. J. A. Jones, H. B. Blakely, Geo. H. Atkinson, W. P.
Robertson, W. I. Howell, J. S. Nisbet, and Holmes Rolston request-
ing that they be excused from attending this Session of Presbytery.
These requests were granted.
2. From Rev. R. H. Stone requesting that Presbytery through its
Trustees grant the Duke Power Co. right-of-way across Presby-
tery's property, lots 1, 2, 3, and 34. This request was granted.
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3. From the following Churches asking permission to change the
terms of call for their pastors: Central Steele Creek for Rev.
R. A. Young from $1620 to $2100; St. Pauls for Rev. Wm. A.
Gamble from $2700 to $3000; Badin for Rev. Dan K. Snyder from
$2100 to $2220. These requests were granted.
Minister Dismissed — Rev. G. Dana Waters requested that
the pastoral relations between himself and the Matthews
Church be dissolved and that he be granted a letter of transfer
to Atlanta Presbytery. These requests were granted and the
Stated Clerk instructed to write a letter of commendation to
Atlanta Presbytery.
Commission to Organize Church — The following petition was
read by Mr. James A. Moore:
We, the undersigned, believing that a church is needed in
the area being served by the Sunset Hills Presbyterian Chapel
do respectfully petition the Presbytery of Mecklenburg to
organize us and others, whom we seek to become petitioners,
into a Presbyterian Church:
James A. Moore; Mrs. Julia E. Moore; Elaine Moore; Hal H.
Steele; Dorothy M. Steele; John E. Steele; Mrs. Juanita J.
Steele ; Wm. R. Mullis ; Hubert Bestgen ; Mildred Bestgen ; Les-
ter D. Baker ; Mrs. V. A. Pearrall ; Mrs. Troy L. Grown ; Mrs.
R. H. McGraw; T. W. Stinson; Mrs. T. W. Stinson, Jr.; Roa A.
Page, Jr.; Mrs. Virginia Page; Mrs. J. W. Barnette; J. W.
Barnette; J. L. Deal; E. H. Allen; Mrs. E. H. Allen; Jimmie
Moore DeBerry; Hazel Watts; John E. Watts.
The petition was granted and Presbytery appointed Ruling
Elder R. A. Grier as Chairman, the members of the Home Mis-
sion Committee, Ruling Elder Lester Byrum, and the Session
of the Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte as the Com-
mission to organize the Church. The time of the Organization
is to be set by the Commission.
Minister Outside Bounds of Presbytery — The Rev. W. P.
Robertson was granted permission to labor outside the bounds
of Presbytery until the next Stated Session.
Religious Education — Rev. W. Chester Keller, Chairman,
presented the report of the Executive Committee of Religious
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Education. Pending its adoption a Popular Meeting was held.
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Rev. M. B. Prince, Jr., and Ruling
Elder J. N. Stribling spoke concerning progress and plans in
connection with the development of Presbytery's Camp Site.
The Chairman reported on the Cheraw Conferences recently
concluded.
This Report, together with the following recommendations
was adopted:
1. That the emphasis on Sunday School Extension be continued and
that Pastors and Sessions be urged to make every effort to begin
other new Sunday Schools before the meeting of the Assembly in
May.
2. That each church be requested to appoint a Children's Work Coun-
sellor and send the name of this person to the Chairman of the
Sub-Committee on Children's Work in the Presbytery.
3. That each church plan to observe Religious Education Week, Sep-
tember 29-October 6, and Rally Day, October 6, (or some other
convenient date) in the fall.
4. That every Pastor with his Session be asked to study the Presby-
terian Youth Fellowship organization in view of its adoption in
the local church by October.
5. That those churches who have not paid their quota toward the
development of the Presbytery Camp Site be requested to do so
as soon as possible, and that we pray definitely for God's con-
tinued blessing upon this enterprise for the Youth of our church.
6. That every church have a full representation at the Men's Rally —
August 20tli— 4:30 P.M. at Camp Site.
7. That the Rev. G. Dana Waters be commended for his faithful and
untiring work with our Young People.
Respectively submitted,
W. CHESTER KELLER, Chairman
The Committee on Nominations was instructed to meet dur-
ing the Recess to fill the unexpired term of the Rev. G. Dana
Waters on the Religious Education Committee.
Recess — Following prayer, led by the Rev. A. A. Walker,
remembering especially the work of the Religious Education
Committee, Presbytery took recess until 2:00 P.M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2:00 P.M. and was led in prayer
by the Rev. R. A. Grier.
Moderator Nominated — The Rev. S. M. Glasgow was nomi-
nated as Moderator for the next Stated Session.
Commissioners to Assembly — The following Commissioners
to the General Assembly reported verbally or in writing : Revs.
P. H. Gwyn, Jr. ; R. S. Boyd ; J. W. Grier ; M. B. Prince, Jr. ;
0. C. Williamson; and H. B. Blakely. Ruling Elders Jn. S.
Cansler; E. M. Neel; T. A. Biggers; J. A. Chrisman; Vernon
Patterson; and P. F. Howerton.
These Commissioners were commended for their diligence.
Evangelistic Powers — The Rev. L. F. Cowan was granted
evangelistic powers in the Ridgecrest and Indian Hill Missions.
Christian Education — The Committee on Christian Educa-
tion and Ministerial Relief presented Mr. William Whitner
Henderson, a member of the Myers Park Church, as a Candi-
date for the Ministry. The necessary papers were presented
by the Chairman of the Committee. After the usual examina-
tions had been' sustained as satisfactory the Moderator asked
the Constitutional Questions which Mr. Henderson answered
in the affirmative. Dr. J. M. Walker delivered the charge and
led in prayer. Mr. Henderson was received and enrolled as a
Candidate for the Ministry.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures reported that no busi-
ness had been placed in its hands.
Candidate Licensed — ^The Committee on Christian Educa-
tion presented Candidate Homer Ashley Spencer and recom-
mended that he be licensed to preach the gospel. The usual
examinations were conducted. Following a brief recess Mr.
Spencer preached from Hab. 2:3. The Constitutional Ques-
tions were asked by the Moderator and answered in the affirm-
ative. The Moderator led in prayer. The examination as a
whole was sustained as satisfactory and Mr. Spencer was
licensed as a probationer for the gospel ministry.
Rev. 0. C. Williamson, Chairman of the Committee on Re-
ligious Education was instructed to write the Mexican Mission
and the Candidate Secretary endorsing Mr. Spencer.
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Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Rev 0. C. Wil-
liamson, chairman, presented the report as amended, it was
adopted and is as follows:
I. Christian Education
Mecklenburg Presbytery has under its care sixteen Candidates for the
Ministry, one of whom is colored. There are three candidates for service
as Medical Missionaries.
Of these candidates. Homer Ashley Spencer graduated this Spring
from Union Seminary with the degree of B.D. Two others, Eugene
Preston Poe, and Allen C. Jacobs, were at Columbia Seminary the last
term. Both showed diligence and proficiency in their studies.
Your Committee has endeavored to contact all candidates, and to en-
courage those who are in the service of their country to continue their
studies for the ministry.
We regret to report that Joe McLeskey wrote the committee on May
31st asking that his name be dropped from the list of candidates.
II. Ministerial Relief
There were on the Roll of Ministerial Relief of the Presbytery last
year four ministers who received from this source a total of $2,445. Eight
widows who received $2,400. One orphan who received $193. Thus 13
homes were aided to the amount of $5,038. Our minutes show that our
churches gave to this cause a total of $11,957.
III. Alexander Fund
No checks have been written on this Fund, the income of which is used
in aiding candidates for the ministry. On May 3rd, the Fund was in-
creased by the amount of $171.52. Balance on hands at present, $1,186.00.
We make the following recommendations:
1. That the name of Joseph Hamilton McLeskey be dropped from the
list of candidates at his request.
2. That Rev. Robert Hall Morrison Brown, who is 74 years of age,
and ill with Myocarditis, who served the Southern Presbyterian
Church for eleven years in the active ministry be recommended to
Committee of Ministerial Relief of the Assembly for aid to the
amount of $35.00 per month.
3. Since aid from the Alexander Fund is granted as a gift that the
notes signed by beneficiaries bear a statement that it is to be can-
celed upon the signer entering the Ministry; that the Chairman
prepare a permanent list of all those who have benefitted from the
fund (to be kept in the files of the Committee) and that the 396
notes now on hand be destroyed, with the exception of those signed
by men who did not enter the ministry.
4. That all of our Ministers and Sessions, mindful of the need of our
Church for Candidates for the Ministry and Mission Field, be dili-
gent in prayer and in seeking out young people who will give them-
selves in full time service to our Master. That the names of in-
terested ones be sent to the Committee in Louisville, who will write
them a personal letter and send them literature.
Respectfully submitted,
0. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
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Home Mission Emergency — Presbytery accepted its quota
of $24,291 for the Home Mission Emergency Fund this year
and instructed the Stewardship Committee to apportion it to
Churches on the percapita basis of one dollar.
Sabbath Observance — The Committee on Sabbath Observ-
ance presented the following report which was adopted :
Notwithstanding the command of God and the blessings involved in
and flowing from a scriptural observance of the Sabbath, its violation
and desecration have increased and are increasing at an alarming rate.
If the pace of this apostasy continues, little will be left of the high val-
ues and sacredness of this Divine institution. Never in the history of our
country has Sunday been more commercialized and maliciously dese-
crated than it is today. This is not for the well-being of our state and
society. The continental conception of Sunday is both un-American and
un-Christian. We deplore the fact that so many citizens are ignoring
the Lord's Day as the Sabbath. We deplore the fact that so many
church members have very little conscience in respect to keeping the
Sabbath holy. We deplore the fact that so many ministers are slow to
speak against the evils which tend to destroy the sanctity of the Sab-
bath. Even in some large cities the ministerial associations are reluctant
to make aj real stand in behalf of this cause. Though the ministers of
our Presbytery were asked to preach a sermon on Sabbath Observance
on last year's Sabbath Observance Day and to send to Presbytery's
Committee on Sabbath Observance a copy of the sermon for possible
publication, not one sermon was received. The Committee would still
be glad to receive such sermons. We would have especially our ministers
to reread the recommendations of this Committee which were adopted
one year ago. (See page 25, Minutes of Presbytery, 169th Stated Session).
In the study of our Sunday School lessons during this quarter we are
studying in general, "Jesus' Interpretation to Old Testament Laws." In-
asmuch as on Sunday, August 4th, we will study, "Jesus Teaches the
Right Use of the Sabbath," we recommend that our pastors and elders,
upon their return from Presbytery, urge the superintendents and
teachers of the Sunday Schools to give special study and thought to this
lesson and seek before time to have present as many as possible the
people of the church and community. By no means should this special
stress weaken the efforts and attention which should be given in the
observance of Sabbath Observance Day, September 29th, at which time
every minister is urged to preach a sermon on the subject.
"Jesus, in an aggressive and courageous manner, met the apostasy of
false-traditionalism, ultra-conservatism and extreme formalism of His
time on earth, and He challenges us in our time to meet a like apostasy
of ultra-liberalism, selfish commercialism and worldly pleasure-seeking
and to restore the Holy Day to our Lord. Justice John McLean of the
Supreme Court of the U. S. truly said, 'Where there is no Christian
Sabbath, there is no Christian morality, and without this our free in-
stitutions cannot long be maintained'."
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We would suggest that all ministers holding special revival services
this year consider seriously the importance of preaching a sermon on
Sabbath Observance during the series. We urge that all ministers read
and invite their elders to read the Report of the Permanent Committee
on Sabbath Observance of our General Assembly which was made at
the last meeting of the Assembly.
Inasmuch as no report of this Committee has been printed in the
Minutes for some time, we recommend the adoption of this report.
Q. N. HUNEYCUTT
B. F. YANDELL
PAUL P. THROWER, Chairman
Minister and His Work — The Report of the Commission on
the Minister and His Work was presented and admitted to the
record as follows :
Since the last meeting of Presbytery calls have been approved for one
year from Pineville, Banks, and Six Mile for the services of the Rev.
W. H. Frazer, with salaries and Ministers' Annuity Fund Payments
based thereon as follows: Pineville $600, Banks $300, and Six Mile $125.
These calls were found in order and are hereby presented to Presbytery
with the recommendation that they be approved and placed in Dr.
Frazer's hands.
The Commission approved Mr. Homer Spencer as temporary supply
for Roberdell and Cameronian, and Mr. John A. Carriker as temporary
supply for Indian Trail and Siler.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman
Dr. Frazer accepted the calls as recorded above.
Ministers Installed — The following reports of Commissions
to install Ministers, in one case to ordain and install, were pre-
sented and admitted to the record. Presbytery approved the
action of the Commission to install the Rev. L. F. Cowan, in
adding Ruling Elder W. S. Morton to its membership due to
the absence of other Ruling Elders.
MR. CHARLES H. SIDES
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg- Presbytery to ordain and
install Mr. Charles H. Sides, Jr., as pastor of the Benton Heights Pres-
byterian Church of Monroe, N. C., met on Sunday, June 9, 1946, at 2:55
P. M. in the Sunday School room of the Benton Heights Church. Present:
Rev. R. H. Stone, Chairman; Rev. R. T. Baker; Rev. S. L. Cathey of
Concord Presbytery; Rev. Roy F. Whitley; Rev. W. H. Goodman of
Concord Presbytery; Rev. T. B. Anderson of Congaree Presbytery. El-
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ders, W. H. Belk and W. A. Henderson. A quorum being present, the
meeting was opened with prayer and Rev. R. T. Baker was elected clerk.
The Commission adjourned to the church auditorium for the ordina-
tion and installation service at 3:00 P.M.
Rev. R. H. Stone presided. The invocation was pronounced by Rev.
T. B. Anderson, former pastor of the church. The Scripture lesson from
2 Timothy 3:14; 4:8 was read by Rev. Roy F. Whitley. Mr. Joe McLesky
who had been sei'ving the congregation as a student supply, was asked
to take part in the service and offered the prayer after the Scripture.
Special music was rendered by a quartette from the choir.
The sermon was preached by Mr. Sides as a part of his trial for ordi-
nation. His subject was the Profitable Use of Scripture, and the text
was taken from 2 Timothy 3:16
The sermon was sustained as satisfactory. His examination as a
whole was sustained as satisfactory.
The ordination vows and other constitutional questions were pro-
pounded by Rev. R. H. Stone. Mr. Sides was ordained by the laying on
of hands by the Presbytery and the ordination prayer was offered by
Rev. W. H. Goodman.
The charge to the pastor was delivered by Rev. S. L. Cathey, the pas-
tor of Mr. Sides' home church.
The charge to the congregation was delivered by Rev. R. T. Baker.
Greetings to the congregation were presented by Elder W. H. Belk.
Prayer was offered by Elder W. A. Henderson and after the singing of
a hymn by the congregation, the benediction was pronounced by Rev.
Charles H. Sides, Jr.
The Commission then re-convened in an adjoining Sunday School
room where the minutes were read and approved.
Rev. S. L. Cathey dismissed the meeting with prayer.
R. H. STONE, Chairman
R. T. BAKER, Clerk
DR. WARNER L. HALL
The commission consisting of Dr. Chas. M. Boyd, Dr. James A. Jones,
Reverend Chas. E. S. Kraemer and Elder Robert S. Hutchison, appointed
by Presbytery to install Dr. Warner L. Hall pastor of the Second Presby-
terian Church, met at the church Sunday evening, April 28, 1946. The
meeting was called to order and opened with prayer by Dr. Boyd. Rev-
erend Chas. E. S. Kraemer was elected clerk. The commission then pro-
ceeded to the sanctuary for the installation.
Dr. Jones preached the sermon. Dr. Boyd presided, propounded the
constitutional questions, and declared the pastor regularly elected and in-
stalled. The Reverend Chas. E. S. Kraemer delivered the charge to the
congregation. Elder Robert S. Hutchison charged the pastor. The Bene-
diction was pronounced by the pastor. Dr. Warner L. Hall. Following
the Benediction, the minutes were read and approved after which the
commission was adjourned with prayer by Elder Hutchison.
CHAS. M. BOYD, Moderator
CHAS. E. S. KRAEMER, Clerk
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REV. J. B. FICKLEN
The commission consisting of Dr. Chas. M. Boyd, Dr. Hunter B.
Blakely, Dr. Jas. A. Jones, Reverend R. H. Stone and Elders H. G. Rob-
inson and Hunter Marshall appointed by Presbytery to install Reverend
J. B. Ficklen, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church, met at
the church on Sunday evening, April 21, 1946. Dr. Boyd called the com-
mission to order. Dr. Blakely led the prayer. Reverend R. H. Stone was
elected clerk. The commission then went to the sanctuary for the
installation.
Dr. Jones preached the sermon. Dr. Boyd presided, propounded the
constitutional questions and declared Rev. J. B. Ficklen had been regu-
larly called and installed pastor of the Westminster church. Dr. Jones
delivered the charge to the pastor and Rev. R. H. Stone charged the con-
gregation. Prayer for God's blessing on the pastorate was led by Dr.
Blakely. The Benediction was pronounced by Mr. Ficklen.
Following the Benediction the minutes of the commission were read
and approved after which the commission was adjourned, the prayer
being led by the chairman, Dr. Boyd.
CHAS. M. BOYD, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Clerk
REV. JAS. L. RUSSELL
Your Commission appointed to install Rev. J. L. Russell met in the
basement of the Sunday School room at Lee Park Presbyterian Church
on Sunday, May 5, 1946, at 3:50 P.M. Those present were Rev. R. H.
Stone, Rev. R. F. Whitley, Rev. R. T. Baker, and W. A. Henderson,
Elder. W. E. Price of the Commission was unable to attend. The meet-
ing was opened with prayer by W. A. Henderson. W. A. Henderson
was appointed Clerk.
Following the organization, the Commission went into the church
service at 4:00 P.M. Rev. R. H. Stone, Chairman of the Commission,
presided, and propounded the questions to the pastor and congregation,
following the sermon by Rev. R. F. Whitley, from a text taken from
the 1st Chapter of Acts, Verse 8, and declared the Pastoral relations
consummated. The charge to the Pastor was delivered by Rev. R. T.
Baker, and the charge to the congregation by W. A. Henderson. At the
conclusion of the service the Benediction was pronounced by the Pastor,
and the Commission recessed to meet at Turner's Church.
The Commission re-convened at 7:30 P.M. at Turner's Church for the
installation of Rev. J. L. Russell at this church. Rev. R. T. Baker pre-
sided. Rev. R. H. Stone preached the sermon and his text was taken
from 1st Corinthians, Chapter 4, Verse 17.
At the conclusion of the sermon, Mr. Baker propounded the constitu-
tional questions to the Pastor and to the congregation, and pronounced
the pastoral relations consummated.
The charge to the Pastor was delivered by Rev. R. F. Whitley, and the
charge to the congregation by Mr. W. A. Henderson.
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The benediction was pronounced by the new Pastor, Mr. Russell.
After the service, the Commission met again and approved the minutes
of their meetings, after which they adjourned with prayer by Mr. Baker.
R. H. STONE, Chairman
W. A. HENDERSON, Clerk
Monroe, N. C, May 5, 1946.
REV. L. F. COWAN
At 3:25 P.M. the Commission appointed to install Rev. L. F. Cowan
pastor of the Locust and Oakboro Presbyterian Churches met and was
opened with prayer. The following were present: Revs. R. H. Stone,
Chairman, Roy E. Watts and G. Dana Waters. Neither of the Elders
were present so the Commission asked Elder W. S. Morton of the Mat-
thews Presbyterian Church to sit with us as a member — recognizing the
irregularity and petitioning the Presbytery to validate this action.
The Commission united with the congregation in a service of worship
in which Rev. G. Dana Waters preached the sermon — "The Cause of
Conflict," taking Luke 4:21 for a text.
The Chairman propounded the Constitutional Questions and declared
that Rev. L. F. Cowan was duly called and installed pastor of the Locust
Presbyterian Church. Rev. Roy Watts gave the charge to the congrega-
tion and Rev. G. Dana Waters charged the pastor.
The Benediction was pronounced by the pastor and the Commission
took recess until 8:00 P.M. The members of the Commission were guests
of the women of the Locust Church, who served a delicious picnic supper.
Oakboro Presbyterian Church — 8:00 P.M.
The Commission reassembled in the Oakboro Presbyterian Church and
there were present: Revs. R. H. Stone, G. Dana Waters, W. M. Walsh,
D.D., and Elder H. P. Efird.
During the service of worship Rev. G. Dana Waters preached from
the text Luke 9:23 using as a subject "The Cost of Being a Christian."
The Chairman propounded the Constitutional Questions and declared
that Rev. L. F. Cowan was duly called and installed pastor of the Oak-
boro Presbyterian Church. Dr. W. M. Walsh charged the pastor and
Rev. R. H. Stone charged the congregation.
Rev. L. F. Cowan pronounced the Benediction, after which the Com-
mission reviewed and approved the minutes. The whole was concluded
with prayer led by Dr. Walsh.
R. H. STONE, Chairman.
REV. THOS. W. McLEAN
Commission to install Rev. Thos. W. McLean met at Avondale Church
Sunday, April 21, at 8:00 p.m. o'clock and was constituted with prayer by
Elder W. E. Price.
Members present: Rev. J. R. Rosebro, Chairman, Rev. A. Leslie Thomp-
son, Rev. S. B. McLean, Rev. J. G. Garth and Elder W. E. Price, Rev.
Wade H. Boggs, Jr., of Enoree Presbytery. Elder W. E. Price was ag-
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 27
pointed Secretary. Rev. A. Leslie Thompson preached from text Mat-
thew: Chaper 16, vs. 16, "Thou art the Christ the Son of the Living God."
Rev. J. R. Rosebro presided and propounded question to Pastor Elect
and people and duly installed the Rev. Thos. W. McLean as pastor of
Avondale Church.
W. E. Price delivered charge to Pastor. Rev. Wade H. Boggs, Jr., a
member of Enoree Presbytery, by invitation delivered charge to con-
gregation.
Rev. J. G. Garth led in prayer. The newly installed pastor pronounced
the Benediction.
At close of service minutes were read and approved.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. S. B. McLean.
W. E. PRICE, Secretary
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Chairman
Judicial Business — The Standing Committee on Judicial
Business reported as follows:
The case of the Rev. B. T. Harrop was placed in our hands. We recom-
mend that Presbytery take action as follows: Be it resolved that inas-
much as reports damaging to the ministerial reputation of Mr. Harrop,
and also the reputation and good name of the Presbytery, and inasmuch
as Presbytery has had very definite information leading it to have a very
strong conviction of the guilt of Mr. Harrop, and inasmuch as the Pres-
bytery has made repeated and ineffectual efforts to bring Mr. Harrop to
trial, and inasmuch as the continuation of the Status Quo is detrimental
to the good name of the Presbytery and the whole Church of Christ,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Presbytery does hereby suspend the
Rev. B. T. Harrop from the office of the Gospel Ministry, pending the
time of our inability to locate him and bring him to trial, and that we
reserve the right to overrule the Statute of Limitations by which we
would be debarred the right to have trial jurisdiction over him.
REV. W. H. FRAZER, Chairman
Overture — The following" Overture to the General Assembly-
was presented by the Rev. W. H. Johnston and adopted by
the Presbytery :
Mecklenburg Presbytery in Stated Session at Robinson Church on the
16th day of July, 1946, respectfully requests the General Assembly to
give an interpretation of our Church Law as to how long a Presbytery
is required to carry on its roll the name of a Minister with whom it is
unable to make contact.
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Records of Presbytery — The Standing Committee on Rec-
ords of Presbytery reported as follows. This report was
adopted :
We have examined the original minutes and printed copy of: Called
Session, Charlotte First Church, Nov. 26, 1946; 171st Stated Session,
Selwyn Ave., Jan. 15, 1946; and 172nd Stated Session, Charlotte First
Church, April 16, 1946. The Committee finds these minutes complete and
accurate and commend the Stated Clerk for the excellent manner in
which the minutes have been kept and put in printed form.
E. V. WILEY, Chairman
J. L. RUSSELL
L. F. HART
Resolutions — The following report of the Standing Commit-
tee on Resolutions was adopted by a rising vote :
Mecklenburg Presbytery hereby records its appreciation of the hos-
pitality extended at its meeting in Robinson Church to the Pastor of the
Church, Rev. W. B. Neill, the Session, the Deacons, and the Church; to
the Women's Auxiliary for the ample and delicious lunch so well ar-
ranged and served in the Community House; to all the community
around Robinson Church which contributed so liberally to our comfort.
We commend the Church on the evidence of its spiritual and temporal
growth, and pray God's Spirit may richly bless the Church and com-
munity in the mercies of God.
The Presbytery records its satisfaction at the progress of the Camp
Site located so close to Robinson Church and which members of the
Presbytery visited during this meeting.
The Stated Clerk is hereby instructed to send a copy of this report
to Mr. Neill that it may be read at the next Sunday Worship Service.
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. GARTH, Chairman
J. M. WALKER
Nominations — The Nominating Committee recommended
that Rev. Chas. E. S. Kraemer be named to fill the unexpired
term of the Rev. G. Dana Waters on the Committee of Re-
ligious Education.
Place of Next Meeting — The invitation of the Camp Greene
Church to hold the Fall Meeting in that Church was gratefully
accepted.
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The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After a closing prayer led by the Rev. R. F. Whitley, Pres-
bytery adjourned to meet in the Camp Greene Church, Char-
lotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on October 15, 1946.
W. A. HENDERSON, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JN. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Charlotte, N. C.
September 5, 1946
Mecklenburg Presbytery met in a Called Meeting, as ordered
by the Synod of North Carolina, at 1:45 P.M. on the above
date.
The last Moderator present, the Rev. W. M. Walsh, pre-
sided. The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Rev. J. E. Wayland led the opening prayer.
The Roll — The following were present :
Ministers — L. F. Cowan; James B. Ficklen; J. G. Garth; J. C. Grier;
Warner L. Hall; Charles A. Harper; W. H. Johnston; Charles Kraemer;
C. C. McNeill; Sam Milton; W. B. Neill; M. B. Prince, Jr.; Waldo P.
Robertson; Holmes Rolston; J. R. Rosebro; J. W. Stewart, Jr.; D. K.
Snyder; R. H. Stone; J. W. Stork; A. Leslie Thompson; W. M. Walsh;
J. E. Wayland; E. V. Wiley; 0. C. Williamson; B. F. Yandell.— 25.
Elders — G. C. Alexander, Matthews; R. J. Belk, Waxhaw; W. E. Price,
Caldwell Memorial; L. M. Rea, Providence; W. D. Vanderburgh, Page-
land. — 5.
The Call^ — The following Call was read and found in order:
Charlotte, N. C.
Sept. 4, 1946
Constitutional Requirements having been complied with Mecklenburg
Presbytery is hereby called to meet during Synod at 1:45 P.M. on Sep-
tember 4th to transact the following:
(1) To act upon the request of the Rev. Waldo P. Robertson that he
be honorably retired from the active ministry.
(2) To commend Mr. Robertson to the Minister's Annuity Fund for
retirement benefits.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
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The Rev. Waldo P. Robertson stated that his health was
such as to permit him no longer to continue in the work of the
ministry and requested that he be given the status * 'Honorably
Retired." This request was granted.
Members of Presbytery expressed regret that Mr. Robert-
son's health was forcing his withdrawal from active service
and the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren.
The Rev. O. C. Williamson read the formal request that Mr.
Robertson be granted retirements from the Ministers* Annuity
Fund. This request was found in order and approved.
Attention of Presbytery was called to the bereavement of
the Rev. A. W. Shaw in the recent death of his wife. The
Stated Clerk was instructed to convey to Mr. Shaw the sym-
pathy of the Members of Presbytery.
The Minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn. Following prayer led by the
Rev. E V. Wiley in which Mr. Robertson and Mr. Shaw were
remembered, Presbytery adjourned.
W. M. WALSH, Acting Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JN. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Seventy- Fourth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Camp Greene Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
October 15, 1946
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred Sev-
enty-fourth Stated Session in the Camp Greene Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Ruling Elder W. A. Henderson, presided,
and Rev. W. H. Frazer led the opening prayer. Rev. R. F.
Whitley, by request of the Moderator, preached the sermon
from Matthew 16:18, 'The Church in Action."
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by
Revs. W. H. Johnston and W. B. Neil. Ruling Elders serving
were : E. Floyd Smith, Sharon ; Ruf us Grier, Steele Creek ; J. F.
Smart, W. F. Kirkman, Monroe First; J. P. Sample, Amity;
Victor McLaughlin, Mallard Creek.
History of Camp Greene Church — The history of the Camp
Greene Church, read by Mrs. C. F. McPherson, was adopted.
It is as follows:
A Sunday school was organized May 1, 1926, in the old bakery build-
ing, of World War I days, which was located at the corner of Greene
Blvd. on Wilkinson Blvd. Prior to this date, Rev. J. M. Walker and Mr.
Parks Brown of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church had conducted a
Sunday school on Remount Road.
Mr. W. B. Bradford of First Presbyterian Church was superintendent
of the school and teachers were furnished by the First church until
July, 1932. Mr. J. O. Hawfield, who is now our present superintendent,
was the first of our members to be made superintendent. »
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The Sunday school moved from the bakery building on July 7, 1929, to
the new church which was built by First church, and has continued in the
present building which was dedicated November 14, 1937.
The Camp Greene Presbyterian Church was organized April 12, 1931,
with 43 charter members, with Rev. M. R. Moss as minister, and Mr.
J. O. Hawfield and Mr. C. F. McPherson, elders, and Mr. L. C. Cloninger
and Mr. R. A. Henderson, deacons. The Woman's Auxiliary was organ-
ized in May of that year.
In September, 1935, Dr. Julian S. Sibley succeeded Mr. Moss as a
supply pastor. Dr. Sibley served the church until October, 1941. In
December of 1941 the first installed pastor, Rev. Paul P. Thrower, came
as minister to this and the McGee Presbyterian Church.
The following year the church bought a manse on Greene Street, with
the help of First Presbyterian Church, Presbytery's Manse and Building
Fund, and the Home Missions Committee.
A Men's Fellowship Club was organized in June, 1943, with the first
project of the club the building of the belfry to the church.
In 1944 a lot adjoining the church property was bought and the Fel-
lowship Building erected, at a cost of around $3,500. Two additional
lots with frontage on Wilkinson Blvd. were bought in view of future ex-
pansion. The purchase of these lots was made possible by a gift from
Mr. W. H. Belk.
At a congregational meeting, December 2, 1945, the congregation
voted unanimously in favor of beginning the new church year, 1946-47,
with a full time pastor. So in April of this year the church with its
largest membership, 150, began its full time program. With the aid of
the Home Missions Committee of Presbytery we were able to begin this
forward step free of all indebtedness. In addition to this the church has
voluntarily increased its benevolent giving, and is meeting all requests to
the different causes in full.
With the establishing of a new Methodist church in the community
we are losing from the church and Sunday school a few families; how-
ever, there is being seen a remarkable quickened spirit on the part of
the membership of the church. Larger numbers are joining in the con-
tinuous Home Visitation Evangelism program which is being carried on
under the leadership of the pastor and church officers.
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M.
Walker; W. H. Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; C. C. Beam; S. B. McLean;
W. H. Johnston; B. Frank Yandell; J. C. Grier; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. B.
Neill; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; A. H. Key; Daniel K. Snyder; W. T.
Smith; Hunter B. Blakely; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Rosebro; A. W.
Shaw; F. R. McAlister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. Walton Stewart,
Jr.; Paul P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Holmes Rolston; Robt. F. Boyd;
Frederick C. Debele, Jr.; Chas. G. McClure; Sam M. Inman; Geo. F.
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Houck; J. O. Mann; F. Clyde Pratt; Jonas Barclay; R. L. McBath; W. M.
Walsh; J. E. Wayland; F. S. Johnston; W. Chester Keller; S. A. Ewart;
O. C. Williamson; A. Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; C. A. Harper;
Roy F. Whitley; Chas. E. S. Kraemer; R. T. Baker; C. C. McNeill; L. F.
Cowan; T. M. McLean; J. B. Ficklen; Chas. H. Sides. — 56.
Ruling Elders — H. P. Efird, Albemarle First; J. P. Sample, Amity;
G. F. Boone, Benton Heights; C. S. Smart, Bethlehem; J. Edgar Maness,
Biscoe; R. W. Robinson, Caldwell Memorial; D. C. Ewing, Jr., Candor;
W. Z. Bradford, Charlotte First; C. N. Lowry, Commonwealth; C. A.
Dunn, Cook's Memorial; C. R. McAuly, Hopewell; J. F. Henderson,
Huntersville; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail; T. M. Hartsell, Locust; C. W.
Allred, Macedonia; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; A. M. Cathey,
McGee; W. R. Kirkman, Monroe First; Lee Mclnnis, Mt. Carmel; D. P.
Rhyne, Mulberry; A. J. Beall, Myers Park; R. Hallon Byrd, Jr., Nevin;
Wilbur X. Yerton, Newell; F. A. Wentz, Norwood; W. D. Vandenburg,
Pageland; W. P. Summerville, Paw Creek; W. M. Junker, Philadelphia;
C. A. Kirkpatrick, Plaza; N. C. Grier, Providence; W. T. Wicker, Rober-
dell; W. W. Faires, Robinson; D. L. Coppedge, Rockingham; R. W. Black-
welder, St. Andrews; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; D. A. McGill, Seigle Avenue;
J. W. Edmiston, Selwyn Avenue; E. F. Smith, Sharon; I. W. Keels,
Siler; R. M. Falls, South Park; Rufus A. Grier, Steele Creek; S. M.
Craig, Sugaw Creek; H. E. Garrison, Tenth Avenue; Geo. W. McManut,
Turner; H. D. Tucker, Unionville; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro; A. B. Nor-
wood, Walkersville; Robt. L. Puckett, West Avenue; A. M. Reay, West-
minster; R. N. Williams, Williams Memorial; W. P. Glenn, Wilmore. — 51.
Rev. Marc C. Weersing of Atlanta Presbytery and Rev.
J. R. Tackett of Meridian Presbytery were introduced and in-
vited to sit as visiting brethren.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
The Stated Clerk announced that a Quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — The Rev. S. M. Glasgow, nominee
for moderator, was excused for non-attendance upon this
meeting. Rev. Holmes Rolston was elected Moderator by ac-
clamation.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements submitted
the following report which was adopted :
We recommend the adoption of the docket as printed with the follow-
ing modifications: That we recess for lunch at 12:30, and reconvene at
1:30; that we hear from the Home Mission Emergency Committee at 12
o'clock; that following the nomination of the moderator which is the first
thing after lunch and election of Nominating Committee we have as a
special order of the day a report of the Committee on the Orphans'
Home; and that the Committee on Evangelism be heard next.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL P. THROWER, Chairman
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DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon.
2. The Lord's Supper.
3. History of the Camp Greene Church — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
4. Memorials.
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery, Visiting Brethren, Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. S. McP. Glasgow, Nominee.
7. Committee on Arrangements — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
8. Appointment of Standing Committees
(a) Bills and Overtures
(b) Judicial Business
(c) Minutes of General Assembly
(d) Installations
(e) Resolutions
9. Communications.
10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
11. Call for Pastors and Supplies.
12. Popular Meeting on Orphans' Home — Rev. J. W. Grier.
13. Reports of Commissions
(a) To Install Ministers
(b) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young
14. Reports of Permanent and Executive Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Missions — Rev. A. H. Key
(b) Bible Cause— Rev. D. K. Snyder
(c) Educational Institutions — Rev. R. E. Watts
(d) Evangelism — Rev. S. M. Inman
(e) Nominations — Rev. Holmes Rolston
(f) Orphans' Home — Rev. J. W. Grier
(g) Synod's Home Missions — Rev. F. C. Debele
15. Reports of Special Committees
(a) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones
(b) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones
16. Presbytery's Campsite — Rev. W. Chester Keller.
17. Reports of Standing Committees (see 8 above).
18. Unfinished Business.
19. New Business.
20. Place of Next Meeting.
21. Nomination of Moderator.
22. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
23. Adjournment.
Presbytery's Tax Fund (Churches in Arrears)
Banks, Bethany, Bethlehem, Brainerd, Nevin, Norman, Peach-
land, Philadelphia, Ramah, Rockingham, Stephenson.
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Communications — The Stated Clerk presented the following
communications which were referred or disposed of as follows :
1. The following requested to be excuted from attendance at this
Session of Presbytery: Revs. George H. Atkinson; Warner L. Hall;
H. E. Carter. These requests were granted.
2. A letter from the trustees of Synod's Home for the Aged was read
and referred to the Nominating Committee.
Ministers Received — The following ministers presented Let-
ters of Transfer and applied for admission to Mecklenburg
Presbytery: J. R. Tackett, from Meridian Presbytery; and
Jno. A. Carriker from Mid-Texas Presbytery. These letters
were found in order.
After the usual examinations had been given and sustained
as satisfactory, these ministers were received into the Presby-
tery and enrolled upon signing the covenant.
Calls from Altan and Bethany Churches were placed in the
hands of Rev. J. R. Tackett and accepted by him.
Rev. Jno. A. Carriker was made stated supply of Indian
Trail and Siler Churches for six months.
The Commission on the Minister and His Work was author-
ized to ordain and install Licentiate Homer Ashley when and
if they approve a call for him. The quorum was set at three
ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Retired — Rev. C. C. McNeill was, at his request, honorably
retired, and the Committee on Christian Education and Minis-
terial Relief was directed to make any arrangements for him
possible. Prayer for the recovery of Dr. and Mrs. McNeill was
offered by Rev. W. H. Frazer.
Terms of Call Changed — Lee Park was granted permission
to change the term of its call for Rev. J. L. Russell from a
salary of $250 per year to $370 per year, as of October 1, 1946.
Minister and His Work — The Commission on the Minister
and His Work submitted the following report which was ad-
mitted to record:
The Commission on the Minister and His work in Mecklenburg Presby-
tery respectfully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has approved the
name of Rev. J. R. Tackett of Mt. Olive, Mississippi, for a call by Alton
and Bethany and the calls of these churches providing for a salary of
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$300.00 from Alton and $100.00 from Bethany, together with Ministers'
Annuity fund and manse in each case, were found to be in order and
ordered presented to Presbytery with the recommendation that they be
approved and placed in the hands of Mr. Tackett.
The name of Mr. Ellis L. Oakes, now a senior at Union Theological
Seminary, was approved for a call by the Pageland Group.
The name of Rev. Pat Boyle of Hamer, S. C, was approved for a call
by Brainerd and Community.
The name of Rev. Henry S. Robinson of Central Mississippi Presbytery
was approved for a call by Mallard Creek and the call of Mallard Creek
to Mr. Robinson providing for a salary of $2,500.00 per year, Minister's
annuity fund and manse, was found to be in order and ordered to be
presented to Presbytery with the recommendation that it be approved
and placed in the hands of Mr. Robinson.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman.
Home Mission Emergency — The Order of the Day having
arrived, Ruling Elder Ruf us A. Grier presented the Home Mis-
sion Emergency Campaign. Rev. R. H. Stone spoke in its
interest.
Special Order — The report of the Committee on Orphan's
Home was set as the first order after lunch following the
orders already established.
Committee on the Camp Site — The Committee on the Camp
Site made a verbal report. In appreciation of the efforts of
Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr., and the liberality of the Myers Park
Church in the Camp Site, the Presbytery stood and sang
"Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." The Camp Site
was named Camp Hermon.
Standing Committees Appointed — The following Standing
Committees were appointed by the Moderator:
1. Bills and Overtures — Rev. W. A. Henderson, Chairman; Rev. J. W.
Grier; Ruling Elder R. A. Grier.
2. Judicial Business — Rev. W. H. Frazer, Chairman; Rev. J. M.
Walker; Ruling Elder R. W. Blackwelder.
3. Minutes of General Assembly — Rev. A. H. Key, Chairman; Rev.
J. E. Wayland; Ruling Elder J. P. Sample.
4. Installations — Rev. W. C. Keller, Chairman; Rev. J. L. Griggs;
Ruling Elder C. A. Kirkpatrick.
5. Resolutions — Rev. S. M. Inman, Chairman; Rev. T. W. McLean;
Ruling Elder J. W. Kiser.
Recess— Recess was taken until 1:30 P.M. following prayer
led by Revs. C. A. Harper and J. 0. Mann.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Presbytery reconvened at 1:30 and was opened with
prayer by Rev. W. H. Johnston.
Moderator Nominated — The Rev. C. G. McClure was nomi-
nated as Moderator for the next Stated Session of Presbytery.
Nominations — The Committee on Nominations submitted
the following report which was adopted : ^
Stated Clerk: J. Walton Stewart, Jr., '49.
Permanent Clerk: B. F. Yandell, '48.
Assistant Clerk: F. C. Debele, Jr., '47.
Trustees of Davidson: Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore,
Charlotte; Mr. T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte, '50.
Trustee of Presbytery: Mr. John S. Cansler, '49.
Commission on the Minister and His Work: Rev. Robert F. Boyd, '49;
Mr. James E. Williams, '49.
Home Missions: Rev. S. M. Glasgow, Rev. W. L. Hall, Rev. C. E. S.
Kraemer, Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Mr. Harvey Morrison, '49; Rev. A. T.
Taylor, '48 in place of Rev. P. H. Gwynn, Jr.
Religious Education: Rev. Sam M. Inman, Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr.
John M. Dunlap, Mr. Clyde L. Hunter, '49.
Stewardship: Rev. J. B. Ficklen, Chairman; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, '49.
Advisory to General Secretary: Rev. J. B. Ficklen, Mr. W. E. Price.
Assembly's Home Missions: Rev. F. R. McAlister, Chairman; Mr.
R. E. Suther.
Auditing: Mr. G. B. Chapman, '49.
Bible Cause: Rev. Clyde Pratt, Mr. Vester McLaughlin, '49.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief: Rev. C. A. Harper, Mr.
G. D. Aithen, '49.
Educational Institutions: Rev. T. M. MacLean, Mr. T. R. Sparrow, '49.
Evangelism: Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr., Chairman; Mr. Tom Glasgow, '49.
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Examinations — Academic Studies: J. R. Rosebro, '49.
Languages: Rev. J. E. Wayland, '49.
Natural and Exact Sciences: Rev. W. I. Howell, '49.
English Bible: Rev. J. A. Jones, '49.
Church History: Rev. L. F. Cowan, '49.
Theology: Rev. W. L. Hall, Rev. M. B. Prince, '49.
Church Government: Rev. J. W. Grier, Rev. C. H.
Little.
Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture: Rev. C. A. Harper,
'49.
Foreign Missions:
Rev. C. G. McClure as Chairman, Mr. J. E. McLaughlin, '49.
Rev. H. B. Blakely in place of Rev. G. P. Stevens, '48.
Orphans Home: Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. Cecil Gilchrist, '49.
Sabbath Observance: Rev. S. A. Ewart; Mr. W. H. Abernethy, '49.
Sessional Records: Rev. J. L. Russell, *49.
Synod's Home Missions: Rev. Geo. F. Houck, '49; Mr. R. R. Grier, '49.
Woman's Work: Rev. Rev. J. Walton Stewart as Chairman; Mr. E. P.
Nisbet; Rev. J. L. Griggs, '48 in place of Rev. G. D. Waters, '49.
HOLMES RALSTON, Chairman.
Rev. J. G. Garth was excused from further attendance upon
this meeting.
Nominating Committee — Presbytery voted to elect two min-
isters and one Elder to the Committee on Nominations. Revs.
J. W. Grier, C. E. S. Kraemer, and Ruling Elder W. R.
Garrison were elected to the Nominating Committee, Class of
'49. Rev. J. W. Grier was elected chairman of the Nominating
Committee.
Standing Rule Suspended — Standing Rule No. 9 was sus-
pended for this Session in the election of Clerks.
Presbyterian Orphans' Home — The Committee on the Pres-
byterian Orphans' Home presented its report. Pending its
adoption, Supt. Jos. B. Johnston was heard. The report was
adopted and is as follows :
Your Committee on Orphans' Home wishes to express its sincere
appreciation for the wonderful support given to Barium Springs Orphan-
age during the last year by this presbjrtery.
However, there has gone abroad among our churches certain erron-
eous ideas concerning the financial standing of our orphanage. There
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is an idea in the minds of some people that the Presbyterian Orphans'
Home is rolling in wealth. But, as a matter of fact, Mr. F. L. Jackson's
report to Synod shows the excess of income over expenditures last year
was $6,203.76.
If you will bear with us, we would like to explain something of the
sources from which the Home derives the greater part of its support.
From the beginning it was thought that the orphanage could make spe-
cial appeals through the Sunday Schools and Auxiliaries and through
the churches at Thanksgiving and would not have to be put on the
budget for the full amount of support. This policy has been followed.
We received from the budget of the Churches last year $32,020.19, from
Sunday Schools and Auxiliaries $41,231.24 and from the Thanksgiving
Offering $80,073.08.
Ten years ago the Presbyterian Orphans' Home was swamped in debt.
During the depression there were many children to be cared for and
we had little money to do it with. The credit rating went very
low. We now have this work on a pay-as-you-go basis and are trying
to build up a reserve against conditions as they existed in depression
days. With this in mind Synod has asked the Presbyteries to apportion
7% of the benevolent budget to the orphanage work. For some reason
this Presbytery which a few years ago alloted to Orphans' Home the
said seven per cent now apportion to this worthy cause but 4%. It is the
opinion of your committee that this percent should be increased. It might
surprise some of us to know that our Presbytery of which we are so
proud has the Home in the budget for the smallest percentage of any
Presbytery in the Synod of N. C.
We are glad to say that the past year at the Orphanage has been a
good one. We have had no serious illness or death. Crops as general
rule have been good. The personnel situation has somewhat improved.
The present population at the Home is 291 with prospects that it will
got to over 300 within the next few months.
Your Committee offers the following resolution: — That Presbytery's
Stewardship Committee be asked to increase the apportionment to
Orphans Home, if such an increase is at all feasible, remembering that
"Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit
the fatherless and widows in their affliction."
J. W. GRIER.
Evangelism — The Committee on Evangelism submitted its
report. Pending its adoption Rev. Marc C. Weersing addressed
Presbytery on Visitation Evangelism. The report was adopted
and is as follows :
Your committee on evangelism would call attention to the fact that the
spiritual birthrate in our Presbytery for the last church year showed a
slight improvement over the past year with a ratio of one for every
27 members and a total of 726 added on Profession of faith. This is far
below the ratio asked by the assembly of one for every ten members. We
would urge our pastors and churches to continue their efforts in this field
as the assembly has again set this same goal before us.
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We would urge every church to plan some type of visitation evan-
gelism program as a supplement to other forms of evangelism and we
would like to request that Presbytery hear the Rev. Marc C. Weersing,
Pastor of the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church of Decatur, Ga., on this
subject,' at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. INMAN, Chairman
W. A. GAMBLE
C. G. McCLURE
Church Organized — The Commission to organize the Sunset
Hills Church presented its report which was admitted to the
record. Presbytery took note of the irregularity with refer-
ence to the appointment of additional ministers to the Com-
mission and approved the action taken by the Commission.
The report is as follows:
The Commission to organize the Sunset Hills Presbyterian Church met
in the Church at 7:30 P. M., August 25th, 1946. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev. B. F. Yandell. Present: Elders Rufus A. Grier,
Chairman, Lester Byrum, W. A. Henderson, Nat G. Speir (Deacon), W.
S. Cunningham, Dr. John Pharr, Dr. Oren Moore, A. V. Russell, John
W. Sheppard. Moderator of the Presbytery, W. A. Henderson, was pres-
ent and appointed the following ministers to the Commission: Revs. B.
F. Yandell, R. H. Stone, J. G. Garth, R. A. Young, D.D., and J. R.
Rosebro, D.D. Inasmuch as none of the ministers on the Commission
were present, the Commission respectively asks the approval of this
action of the Moderator. Rev. R. H. Stone was asked to act as Clerk.
The following were received by letter, statement, etc.: Mrs. Troy
Brown, Providence Presbyterian Church; Mr. Herbert Bestgen, Trinity
Reformed Church of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. Herbert Bestgen, Trinity Re-
formed Church, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. J. L. Deal, Caldwell Memorial
Presbyterian Church; Mr. T. W. Stinson, Jr., Indian Trail Presbyterian
Church; Mrs. T. W. Stinson, Philadelphia Presbyterian Church; Mr. J.
Wm. Barnette, First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte; Mr. H. H.
Steele, Wilmore Presbyterian Church; Mrs. H. H. Steele, Wilmore Pres-
byterian Church; Mr. J. A. Moore, First A. R. P. Church of Charlotte;
Mrs. J. A. Moore, First A. R. P. Church of Charlotte; Mrs. Elaine Bell,
First A. R. P. Church of Charlotte; Mrs. Jimmie Moore DeBerry, First
A. R. P. Church of Charlotte; Mrs. L. D. Baker, Ebenezer A. R. P.
Church; Mr. L. D. Baker, Ebenezer A. R. P. Church; Mr. W. R. Mullis,
Pritchard Memorial Baptist; Mrs. W. R. Mullis, Pritchard Memorial
Baptist; Mr. J. E. Steele, St. Martin's Lutheran Church of Maiden. Re-
ceived by statement Mrs. J. E. Steele from Ninth Avenue Baptist; Mrs.
R. H. McGraw, Ninth Avenue Baptist; Mrs. J. Wm. Barnette, Methodist
Church of New Castle, Va.; Mrs. Roy A. Page, Dilworth Methodist; Mr.
Roy A. Page, First Methodist of Charlotte.
The Commission went to the sanctuary and entered into a service of
worship conducted by the Chairman in which Rev. C. E. Canady, Jr., led
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the invocation; the Scripture was read by Mr. Nat G. Speir; prayer by
Moderator W. A. Henderson. The sermon was preached by Dr. E. E.
Gillespie. Rev. J. G. Garth led in the act of constituting the church.
Rev. B. F. Yandell had charge of the service in which there was the
election, ordination and installation of Elders and Deacons. The fol-
lowing were elected Elders: Mr. J. Wm. Barnette, Mr. Herbert Bestgen,
Mr. J. A. Moore. The following were elected Deacons: Mr. T. W. Stin-
son, Jr., Mr. W^ R. Mullis, Mr. H. H. Steele, Mr. J. E. Steele. The charge
following the ordination and installation was given by Dr. R. A. Young.
The congregation unanimously voted to call the church the Sunset
Hills Presbyterian Church. The congregation voted to hold charter
membership open until September 22nd. A Nominating Committee was
elected, composed of the three Elders. Rev. R. H. Stone was asked to
act as Moderator of the Session until pastor or supply could be secured.
Greetings were brought by Mr. W. L. Byrum, Dr. Oren Moore, Mr.
A. V. Russell, and Miss Sara Little.
After the benediction the minutes were read and approved and the
Commission was closed with prayer.
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Secretary
Assembly's Home Missions — The Committee on Assembly's
Home Missions reported. Its report was received as informa-
tion and the resolutions, as follows, adopted :
1. That every Church in the Presbytery observe the period, October 7-
November 3, as a special season for Home Mission study, and the pro-
motion of the Emergency Fund Campaign.
2. That the Study Book, "Home Mission Investments," be commended
to the Church organizations as the official study book for 1946.
3. That all Churches and organizations be urged to unite in the effort
of the Executive Committee and the Home Mission Council to raise the
full amount ($600,000) asked by the Assembly for these causes in this
final year of the Emergency Campaign.
Respectfully submitted,
A. H. KEY, Chairman.
Bible Cause — The Committee on Bible Cause submitted a
report. This was received as information and the following
recommendations adopted :
1. That the Presbytery commend the American Bible Society for its
accomplishments in supplying the armed forces during the war period
with 458,060 Bibles, 4,472,522 New Testaments, and 2,560,284 Gospels
and other Portions; and that it commend the Society also for its vision
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and skill in preparing Scriptures in many languages for the civilian
population and devastated areas, and the prompt delivery of these books
to the war torn countries at the conclusion of hostilities; and that it
futher commend the Society for carrying on its normal work in this coun-
try and abroad to a greater extent than ever before, while making so
large a contribution towards the needs of the men in the service and the
civilians in devastated areas;
2. That it urge each church to give generously to the Society for both
its regular budget and its world rehabilitation program;
3. That each individual church be requested) to set aside Sunday, De-
cember 8, 1946, or some other suitable day, on which the place of the
Bible is really emphasized, and the responsibility to the church for
Bible distribution is clearly laid upon the consciences of the people;
4. That the churches encourage their members to join in the daily
reading of passages between Thanksgiving and Christmas, selected this
year under the general theme "The Word of Power for a Power Age"
as made available in suitable form, free of charge, by the American
Bible Society.
D. K. SNYDER, Chairman
Educational Institutions — The Committee on Educational
Institutions submitted the following report which with its rec-
ommendations was adopted:
1. That the day of prayer for Schools and Colleges on February 23,
and Christian Education Day on April 13, as fixed by the General As-
sembly and approved by Synod, be observed by the churches of the
Presbytery.
2. That the pastor and officers of the local church exercise due care in
seeing that the cause of Educational Institutions receives the full per-
centage from their budgets which has been assigned to this cause.
3. That the pastors and the churches of the Presbytery use every
feasible opportunity for stressing the vital importance of our educational
institutions and for encouraging our boys and girls to attend church
colleges.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. WATTS, Chairman
Installations^ — ^The Standing Committee on Installations re-
ported as follows. This report was adopted and the proposed
Commissions appointed.
1. That the Commission to install the Rev. J. R. Tackett be
composed as follows : Rev. W. A Gamble to preach the sermon ;
Rev. J. G. Garth to preside and propound the Constitutional
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Questions ; Rev. R. H. Stone to charge the Congregation ; Rev.
Roy F. Whitley to charge the Pastor; Ruling Elder W. A.
Henderson ; and as an alternate Ruling Elder Morrison.
That the date be the third or fourth Sunday of November,
at Bethany at 3 P.M. and at Altan at 7 P.M.
That the quorum be set at two Ministers and one Ruling
Elder.
2. That the Commission to ordain and install the Rev. H. S.
Spencer be composed as follows : Rev. Jennings Reed be invited
to preach the Sermon; Rev. R. H. Stone to preside and pro-
pound the Constitutional Questions; Rev. A. T. Taylor to
charge the Congregation; Elder F. L. Pickett to charge the
Minister; Rev. S. M. Inman; and Elder Don Coppedge as
alternate.
The date was left to the discretion of the Commission.
That the quorum be set at three ministers and one Ruling
Elder.
W. C. KELLER, Chairman.
Montreal — A resolution concerning the Montreat Associa-
tion was introduced, debated and laid on the table.
Resolution of Gratitude — Presbytery expressed thanks to
the estate of Mrs. W. N. Reynolds for her liberality to the
causes of our Church.
Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions made
the following report which was adopted:
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to express its gratitude and thanks
to the Pastor and People of the Camp Greene Presbyterian Church for
the wonderful hospitality extended Presbytery today. Every provision
has been made for our comfort. We wish especially to express our
appreciation to the ladies of the Church for the bountiful meal served
t© us in such an attractive atmosphere.
We noted with gratitude to God the splendid progress of the Church
as reported in the history and our prayers are for the continued blessing
of the Holy Spirit upon your work, so faithfully being carried on at
this time.
S. M. INMAN, Chairman
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Next Meeting — The invitation of Cook's Memorial Church
for the next Stated Session in January was accepted.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After a closing prayer by Rev. H. B. Blakely, Presbytery ad-
journed to meet in Cook's Memorial Church, Charlotte, N. C,
at 10:00 A.M. on January 21, 1947.
HOLMES ROLSTON, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Permanent Clerk
JNO. R. ROSEBRO, Assistant Clerk
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Cook's Memorial Church — January 21, 1947
176th Stated Session
Wilmore Church — April 15, 1947
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Next Stated Session
Camp Hermon — July 15, 1947
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DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organiz-ation of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissionr and
Committees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Records of Presbjr+ery
(c) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreigr
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
i:*lace of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Women's Work
(b) Sessional Records
(c) Synod's Minutes
(d) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(e) Religious Education
(f) Advisory Committee
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
(d) Auditing
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Bible Cause
(d) Educational Institutions
(e) Assembly's Minutes
(f) Nominations
(h) Evangelism
(g) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
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DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Rev. Chas. G. McClure, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Rev. F. R. McAlister, Moderator, Spring Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1949)
Rev. B. Frank Yandell, Permanent Clerk (1948)
Rev. F. C. Debele, Assistant Clerk (1947)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1947)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1948 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones, Mr. I. W. Stewart, Charlotte.
1950— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Presbytery —
1947 — Mr. W. H. Henderson, Monroe.
1948— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1949— Mr. John S. Cansler, Charlotte.
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young
1947 — Rev. C. C. Beam, Charlotte; Mr. Jn. S. Cansler, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr. James E. Williams, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier
1947— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. E. Watts;
Mr. R. A. Grier; Mr. Nat G. Speir, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. A. T. Taylor; Rev. J. W. Stork; Mr.
W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. S. M. Glasgow; Rev. W. L. Hall; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer;
Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte; Mr. Harvey Morrison, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. W. Chester Keller
1947— Rev. J. 0. Mann; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer; Mr. H. E. Matthews,
Charlotte; Mr. J. N. Stribling, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. A. Leslie Thompson; Mr. Reginald
Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. S. Hutchison.
1949— Rev. S. M. Inman; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr. John M. Dunlap,
Mr. Clyde L. Hunter.
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PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1947— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
1947— Rev. G. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
1948 — Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Robt. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. R. E. Suther, Charlotte.
Auditing :
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1947— Mr. W. N. Ward, Charlotte.
1948 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1949— Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. D. K. Snyder.
1947— Rev. L. F. Cowan, Mr. H. B. Hunter, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. R. L. Smith.
1949 — Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. Vester McLaughlin, Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. O. C. Williamson.
1947 — Rev. F. S. Johnston; Mr. J. M. Shinn, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. 0. C. Williamson; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. C. A. Harper; Mr. G. D. Aitken.
Christian Relations:
Chairman — Rev. T. M. McLean.
1947— Mr. R. L. Price.
1948— Rev. Geo. Houck.
1949— Rev. T. M. McLean.
Educational Institutions:
Chairman — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
1947 — Mr. J. W. Thompson, Charlotte; Mr. W. R. Garrison, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr. P. F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. T. M. McLean; Mr. T. R. Sparrow, Charlotte.
Evangelism :
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1947 — Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. H. J. Spencer, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Mr. Lester Ransom.
1949 — Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. Sam Glasgow, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 5
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety — The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1947, Rev. Jonas Barclay; 1948, Rev. J. R. Car-
riker; 1949, Rev. J. R. Rosebro.
3. Languages— 1947, Rev. R. F. Boyd; 1948, Rev. C. C. Beam; 1949,
Rev. J. E. Wayland.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1947, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt; 1948,
Rev. Carl Howie; 1949, Rev. W. I. Howell.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1947, Rev. F. C. Pratt; 1948, Rev.
P. P. Thrower; 1949, Rev. D. K. Snyder.
6. English Bible, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric — 1947, Rev. Jno. R. Rose-
bro; 1948, Rev. C. A. Harper; 1949, Rev. J. A. Jones.
7. Church History— 1947, Rev. W. H. Johnston; 1948, Rev. F. C. De-
bele, Jr. ; 1949 — Rev. L. F. Cowan.
8. Theology— 1947, Rev. H. B. Blakely, Rev. W. M. Walsh; 1948, Rev.
0. C. Williamson, Rev. R. F. Whitley; 1949, Rev. W. L. Hall; Rev.
M. B. Prince.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1947, Rev. S. M. Inman,
Rev. J. L. Griggs; 1948, Rev. R. H. Stone, Rev. S. M. Glasgow;
1949, Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. C. H. Little.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture — 1947, Rev. C. M. Boyd; 1948,
Rev. O. C. Williamson; 1949, Rev. C. A. Harper.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1947— Rev. J. E. Wayland; Dr. W. Z. Bradford, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. H. B. Blakely; Mr. Angus Shaw.
1947— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. J. E. McLaughlin.
Nominations :
1947 — Rev. R. A. Young; Rev. J. R. Rosebro; Mr. W. S. Cunningham,
Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. Vernon Patterson,
Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer; Mr. W. R. Garrison,
Charlotte.
Orphans* Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1947_Rev. J. W. Grier; Mr. N. C. White, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. W. E. Colton.
1949— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. C. Gilchrist.
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Sabbath Obseryance:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower; Mr. R. Fred Dunn, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. P. W. Davenport.
1949— Rev. J. L. Russell; Mr. W. H. Abemethy.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1947— Rev. P. P. Thrower.
1948 — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1949 — Rev. J. L. Russell.
Stewardship :
Chairman — Rev. J. B. Ficklen.
1947— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. W, B. McClintock, Charlotte.
1948 — Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr.; Mr. T. R. Stewart.
1949— Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Geo. F. Houck.
1947 — Rev. A. T. Taylor; Mr. J. B. Meacham, Jr., Charlotte.
1948— Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. G. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. Geo. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Stewart.
1947— Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr.; Mr. F. W. DeArmon, Charlotte.
1948— Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Stewart; Mr. E. P. Nisbet.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Defense Service Council:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. R. H. Stone.
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. Jas. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier, Char-
lotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
2. J. W. Grier
3. C. H. Little
4. J. G. Garth
5. J. W, Stork, D.D.
6. R. H. M. Brown
7. J. M. Walker, D.D.
8. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
9. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
LO. M. E. Peabody
LI. W. B. S. Chandler
12. A. A. Walker, D.D.
13. C. C. Beam
14. S. B. McLean
15. W. H. Johnston
16. J. C. McGehee
17. B. Frank Yandell
18. W. C. Copeland
19. J. C. Grier
20. T. R. Alexander
21. A. T. Taylor
22. M. B. Prince, Jr.
23. H. C. Carmichael
24. W. A. Nicholson
25. W. B. Neill
26. A. H. Eraser
27. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
28. R. A. Young, D.D.
29. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
30. A. H. Key
31. E. V. Wiley
32. A. L. Roberts
33. W. I. Howell, Jr.
34. Daniel K. Snyder
35. W. C. C. Foster
36. Ben T. Harrop
37. T. H. Mitchell
38. W. T. Smith
39. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
40. Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
41. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
42. Jas. L. Russell
43. Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
44. F. R. McAlister
45. R. H. Stone
46. R. E. Watts
47. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
48. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
49. E. L. Flanagan
50. Paul P. Thrower
51. J. L. Griggs
52. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
53. Robt. F. Boyd, Th.M.
54. Frederick C. Debele, Jr.
55. Chas. G. McClure, D.D.
56. Sam M. Inman
57. Geo. F. Houck
58. J. O. Mann, D.D.
59. F. Clyde Pratt
60. Jonas Barclay
61. Carl G. Howie
62. R. L. McBath
63 W. M. Walsh
64. J. E. Wayland
65. F. S. Johnston
66. W. Chester Keller
67. O. C. Williamson, D.D.
68. W. P. Robertson
69. Samuel M. Glasgow, D.D.
70. Sam N. Milton
71. A. Leslie Thompson
72. Wm. A. Gamble
73. C. A. Harper
74. Roy F. Whitley
75. Chas. E. S. Kraemer
76. R. T. Baker
77. C. C. McNeill, D.D.
78. Warner L. Hall, D.D.
79. L. F. Cowan
80. T. M. MacLean
81. J. B. Ficklen
82. Homer A. Spencer
83. Chas. H. Sides
84. J. R. Tackett
85. Jno. A. Carriker
86. Gower Croswell
87. Henry S. Robinson
88. Jas. B. MacLeod
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF CHURCHES
C3inreh«« Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First David M. Morrow 0. G. Whitley
1029 E. Main St. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second B. B. Taylor C. 0. Josey
Stanley Hdwe. Park Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Mrs. Sarah Reid
504 E. Bonndry Rt. 4, Box 332
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Box 72 Badin, N. C.
Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Howey M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams Mrs. Stacy Tucker
414 Cherry St. 402 Cherry St.
Monroe, N. C. Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Roy Snipes Roy Snipes
Monroe Hdwe. Co. Monroe, N. C.
Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell Buford A. Price
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Beulah C. H. Webb J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd Vance Baucom Mrs. J. U. Thrower
Rt. 2 Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial --_R. B. Collins J. G. Fraser
339 Clement Ave. 1830 Park Dr.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 9
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Camden J. Thomas Hildreth Miss Ethel HUdreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C. Route 3
Wadesboro, N. C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon ^ M. Bethune
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1 Ptt. 3, Rockingham, N. G.
Rockingham, N. C.
Camp Greene J. D. Hawfield C. W. Kelly
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C. 2049 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Candor D. C. Ewing, Jr. Hoyle Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C. Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek _R. R. Grier T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Charlotte First H. C. Alexander W. N. Ward
Box 1413 202 W. Trade
Charlotte, 1, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte Second J. T. Porter W. A. Montgomery
1207 S. Blvd 221 N. College St.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth 0. L. Bellinger E. H. Austin
3426 Commonwealth 1240 Greenwood
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Community John Cox John Cox
Rt. 1, Box 71 Rt. 1, Box 71
Rockingham, N. C. Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn C. A. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely J. E. Baxter
N. Main St. Cornelius, N. C.
Cornelius, N. C.
Ellerbe First J. H. McRae W. S. McRae
EUerbe, N. C. Ellerbe, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Carton Billingsley Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 71, Polkton, N. C. Box 84, Polkton, N. C.
Hamlet First S. O. Bauersfeld C. M. Pepper
Entwistle St. 303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C. Hamlet, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett J. M. Blythe
Rt. 1 Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Huntersville, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnette
Huntersville, N. C.
Box 135
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Rt. 1
Indian Trail, N. C.
Indian Hill R. F. Furr
Rt. 1, Oakboro, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust --- T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 205, Candor, N.C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek J. D. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Box 132
Marshville, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Van Wych, S. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlote, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
4011/2 W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monte ith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
T. A. Biggers
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
M. E. Brittain
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Worth Little
Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 370, Candor, N.C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. S. N. Smith ,
Marshville, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
E. R. Cathey
430 Linwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Gettys
810 Branch St.
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
11
Churches Clerk of Session
Mt. Gilead R. A. McRae
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry D. H. Dunn
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park C. W. Gilchrist
1122 S. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Nevin A. B. Winchester
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson
Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young
810 E. 36th St
Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood R. B. Winchester
Norwood, N. C,
Oakboro E. 0. Ross
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C
Pageland H. H. Houston
Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C.
Peachland T. V. Howell
Peachland, N. C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C.
Philadelphia J. W. Morris
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville Roy G. Starnes
Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick
1315 Matheson
Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill J. W. Hickman
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
Treasurer
R. L, Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
C. B. Ross
2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte, 4, N. C.
J. R. Dutton
Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
Wilbur X. Yerton
Box 28, Newell, N. C.
C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C.
J. W. Hardison
Box 242
Charlotte, N. C.
Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C.
G. E. Crowell, Jr.
Oakboro, N. C.
Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C.
R. T. Wingate
Paw Creek, N. C.
Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Jno. M. McEwen
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
R. G. Starnes
Pineville, N. C.
S. C. Elliott
1954 Plaza Ct.
Charlotte, N. C.
A. M. Thompson
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
N. C. Grier
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Cburches Clerk of Session
Ramah J. W. Caldwell
Rt. 1
Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockingham First J. D. Cameron
Box 628
Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C
St. Andrews J. W. Craig, Jr.
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. G. Spratt
St. Paul 2118 Kirkwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C.
Seigle Avenue D. A. McGill
845 Belmont
Charlotte, N. C.
Selwyn Avenue R. L. Price
249 Ridgewood
Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon E. F. Smith
Rt. 3, Box 64
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler R. A. Plyler
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry
15 Academy
Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
C. D. Bradford
Huntersville, N. C.
W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Howard Brawley
Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
R. C. Price
Box 177
Rockingham, N. C.
Leroy McAuley
, Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
A. H. Clark
1913 Greene Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
T. Mack HiU
1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. L. T. Gill
Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
W. G. Grice
612 N. Davidson
Charlotte, N. C.
H. L. Rogers
2200 Coloony Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. K. Godfrey
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Carr Price
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
J. R. Perry, Sr.
15 Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C.
W. T. Hoover
662 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
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Churches Clerk of Session
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C,
Stephenson M. M. Pressley
R.F.D., Monroe, N. C.
Sugaw Creek J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Sunset Hills Jas. A. Moore
525 McDonald Ave.
Charlotte
Tabernacle O. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
Tenth Avenue A. B. Mackey
616 Mt. Vernon Ave,
Charlotte, 3, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Unionville J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville S. H. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw T. R. Nisbet
Box 217
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westminster A. M. Rea
2417 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
B. F. Kimbrell
Indian Trail, N. C.
F. S. Neal, Jr.
801 Bromley Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
L. D. Baker
313 McDonald Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Jno. E. Boyd
312 W. 9th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. S. Bennett
3810 Tuckseegee Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C.
J. W. Scarboro
Wadesboro, N. C.
Knox R. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
B. E. Hudson
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard S. Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. L. Alexander
1600 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
D. W. Cathey
400 W. Park Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
14 ■ MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The One Hundred Seventy-Fifth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Cook's Memorial Presbyterian Church
Route 9, Charlotte, N. C.
January 21, 1947
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-fifth Stated Session in the Cook's Memorial Presby-
terian Church, Route 9, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on
the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. Holmes Rolston, presided and led the
opening prayer. He preached the sermon on the text 1 Corin-
thians 1:10 with the subject "The United Church".
History of Cook's Memorial Church — This history was read
by Mrs. G. L. Cook and was adopted as follows:
In the years 1881-1882 the pastor of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church,
Rev. George L. Cook, held a number of services at the home of one of
his aged members, Mrs. Polly (Mary) Dunn, who was not able to attend
services at the Church. He also began preaching occasionally at a little
school house, Poplar Spring, in this northern section of his congrega-
tion. A Sunday School was organized there by Mr. John H. Johnston
about 1884. These services led to a desire for regular worship services
in the community, which is about five miles from the Paw Creek Church.
An outdoor "stand" was built in the center of the community and there
the pastor preached regularly every fourth Sunday afternoon through
the summer months. Then in 1887 a Chapel was built.
The Reverend Mr. Cook resigned his pastorate in 1888 and was fol-
lowed by Rev. J. J. Kennedy, who came to Paw Creek in 1889. He con-
tinued the work at the Chapel with Mr. Johnston as superintendent of
the Sunday School; and on December 18, 1891, a church was organized
with 36 members, the majority transferred by letter from the Paw
Creek Church. Rev. William E. Mcllwaine, Evangelist for the Synod
of North Carolina, presided at the organization. Two elders were elected,
Mr. John H. Johnston and Mr. William J. Dunn; and two deacons, Mr.
William A. Johnston and Mr. T. J. Dunn, Jr. The name, "Cook's Me-
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morial," was adopted and the new church grouped with the mother
church, Paw Creek.
The Rev. Mr. Kennedy resigned in 1892. The two churches were then
served by the following pastors:
Rev. W. C. C. Foster 1893-1896
Rev. J. S. Shaw 1896-1899
Rev. Geo. L. Cook 1899-1906
Rev. J. E. Berryhill 1907-1913
Rev. C. G. Lynch 1913-1918
Rev. C. H. Rowan 1918-1924
Rev. R. P. Walker, D.D. 1924-1926
Rev. C. H. Rowan 1926-1943
From the organization of the church to 1907 two services were held
each month, on the second Sunday afternoon and the fourth Sunday
morning. When Rev. J. E. Berryhill became pastor he discontinued the
morning service and preached every Sunday afternoon, and that schedule
was followed by succeeding pastors.
The little chapel building served the church as a place of worship for
thirty years. By that time, 1921, the membership had grown to 134 with
122 enrolled in the Sunday School. Then the congregation, encouraged
by their pastor. Rev. C. H. Rowan, began to plan for a new church to
be built on a larger lot about a half-mile from the Chapel site. For the
building material the members of the congregation contributed timber.
This was cut and the lumber sawed nearby. A foreman was employed,
and the men of the congregation worked together with a will in erect-
ing this building. The foundation was laid in the spring of 1922, and
on June 3, 1923 the first service was held in the new church.
Two years later, September 6, 1925, the church was dedicated fol-
lowing a week's evangelistic services in which the pastor at that time.
Rev. R. P. Walker, D.D., was assisted by former pastor, Rev. C. H.
Rowan. A large congregation gathered for the two services on that
day. Dinner was served on the grounds. Former pastors present were:
Rev. C. H. Rowan, Rev. W. C. C. Foster, and Rev. Geo. L. Cook. Other
ministers attending were: Rev. R. S. Burwell, D.D., of Hopewell Presby-
terian Church, and Rev. Walter Baker of Candor Presbyterian Church,
who went into the ministry from the Paw Creek Church. The dedicatory
service was held in the afternoon. Dr. Burwell read the scripture. Rev.
W. C. C. Foster offered the prayer, and Rev. Geo. L. Cook preached
the sermon from Genesis 28:16, 17, emphasizing "This is none other but
the house of God." The membership at that time was 160.
A recreational building was needed to promote Christian fellowship
in social activities, so in the Rev. Mr. Rowan's second pastorate the Com-
munity House was built on the church grounds.
After twenty-three years of faithful service (counting both pastor-
ates) Rev. C. H. Rowan resigned in July, 1943.
At a meeting of the session the next April it was reported that there
was a feeling among the members of both churches that a division of
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the field with a full time pastor for each church would advance the work
of both churches, and at a congregational meeting on April 23, 1944, the
congregation voted unanimously to call a pastor for his full time. Thus
began a new period in the church's history.
While without a pastor the church was supplied by: Rev. John R.
Rosebro, D.D., Rev. R. P. Walker, D.D., and Rev. John G. Garth.
A manse was built in the fall of 1944 at a cost of about $6,000. To-
ward this the Home Mission Committee contributed $500 from the Pres-
bytery's Church and Manse Building Fund, and other friends of the
church made liberal contributions.
On Sunday afternoon, December 17, 1944, Rev. 0. C. Williamson, D.D.,
having accepted a call extended by the church, was installed as the
church's first full time pastor. Dr. Rosebro presided and propounded
the constitutional questions; Rev. Neill R. McGeachy preached the ser-
mon from the text, Ephesians 1:18, 19; Dr. J. O. Mann led the prayer
of consecration; Dr. J. M. Walker delivered the charge to the pastor,
and Elder Rufus A. Grier the charge to the congregation. Elder Plato
Davenport brought greetings from the Paw Creek Church, and Dr. Wil-
liamson pronounced the benediction. For the church it was a day of
thanksgiving for all God's blessings, past and present; a day of rededi-
cation to His service.
In the past two years three Sunday School rooms have been added to
the church, a heating plant installed, plumbing installed in the Com-
munity House and the building paneled, and other improvements made
at a cost of about $5,000.
The different departments of the church are well organized and a
spirit of loyal cooperation is manifested. Total subscriptions this year,
exclusive of the Woman's Auxiliary and the Sunday School, are about
$7,000.
The church recently received a generous gift — twelve tables for use
in the Community House. These were given by two elders in the First
Presbyterian Church of High Point, Mr. Chas. W. Perry and Mr. Don
E. Headen.
On Easter Sunday, 1946, at a most impressive service twenty-five
members were received into the church, eight by profession of faith and
seventeen by letter. Others have been received from time to time,
ninety in all, and some have been dismissed to other churches. The pres-
ent membership is 284 and the Sunday School enrollment is 240,
The capable leadership of Dr. and Mrs. Williamson, their devotion
to the Lord's work, and their sincere friendly interest in both church
and community are a constant challenge to more earnest, consecrated
work in the Master's service.
MRS. GEORGE L. COOK
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Memorial — Rev. J. W. Stork read a memorial to the Rev.
L. L. Little. It was adopted as follows:
Lacy LeGrand Little, son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Jane Reid
Little, was bom August 6, 1868, at Little's Mill, Richmond County,
North Carolina. He like Joseph was from infancy loved and admired,
not only by his parents but by all who knew him for his gentleness
and helpfulness.
He received his A.B. degree from the University of North Carolina
in '89. Although never robust he was captain of the football team his
senior year. After teaching a year he entered Princeton Theological
Seminary from which he graduated with the B.D. degree in '93. The
following year he was licensed by Fayetteville Presbytery and ordained
in his home church. Pee Dee, and installed pastor of Pee Dee, Mount
Gilead, and Mount Carmel churches which he served for one year and
went to Kiangyin, China, for his life work of forty-three years. While
here on furlough in '26 Davidson College bestowed upon him the well-
merited, honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. The next year he was
elected Moderator of the Synod of North Carolina. While he accepted
fully and preached the whole word he was tolerant to others who some-
times held different views.
Dr. Little was thrice married in China to noble Missionaries, Miss
Pauline DuBose, Miss Ella Davidson and Miss Nellie Sprunt, the first
two sleep in the land to which they dedicated their lives.
Owing to serious illness in the home he retired from the Foreign Mis-
sion connection in '36 and successfully managed the large plantation for
six years, preaching almost every Sunday, as soon as this emergency was
over he returned to China and remained until the Japanese occupation.
The years of '41 and '42 were spent at Charlotte. He united with Meck-
lenburg Presbytery, then located at Greensboro where he spent his last
four years. Unable to preach he furthered the kingdom by distributing
tracts.
On December 16, 1946, after a year's illness he was received by the
Lord he ardently loved and faithfully served. Survivors are his wife,
two sisters. Miss Nan Little and Mrs. A. W. McAllister, and an adopted
Chinese daughter.
The funeral was conducted from the First Presbyterian Church,
Greensboro, by Dr. John A. Redhead, Dr. J. W. Stork, Dr. P. Frank
Price, and Dr. Lacy I. Moffett, the latter being officially appointed by
the Executive Committee of Foreign Missions. The body of the faith-
ful soldier of the cross rests in the family plot at Greensboro while re-
deemed souls from many lands with Christ welcome the warrior home.
J. W. STORK
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
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Ministers— J. W. Grier; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M. Walker, W. H.
Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; C. C. Beam; W. H. Johnston; B. Frank Yan-
dell; J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. A. Nicholson; W. B.
Neill; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; E. V. Wiley; Daniel K. Snyder;
Jas. A. Jones; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Rosebro; A. W. Shaw; F. R.
McAlister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; Paul P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs;
Robt. F. Boyd; Frederick C. Debele; Chas. G. McClure; Sam M. Inman;
Geo. F. Houck; J. 0. Mann; H. E. Carter; F. Clyde Pratt; Jonas Bar-
clay; R. L. McBath; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; F. S. Johnston; W.
Chester Keller; S. A. Ewart; O. C. Williamson; Sam N. Milton; A. Leslie
Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; C. A. Harper; Chas. E. S. Kreamer; War-
ner L. Hall; T. M. MacLean; J. B. Ficklen; Chas. H. Sides; J. R.
Tackett; Jno. A. Carriker; Homer A. Spencer. — 56.
Ruling Elders — John R. Donaldson, Amity; G. D. Aitken, Avondale;
S. B. Blaylock, Badin; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights; J. Wilson Knox,
Bethel; J. Edgar Maness, Biscoe; T. D. McPheeters, Caldwell Memorial;
J. 0. Hawfield, Camp Greene; Mac Clark, Candor; C. B. Choate, Central
Steele Creek; F. W. DeArmon, Charlotte First; L. W. Hovis, Charlotte
Second; Baxter L. Lawing, Commonwealth; Crosby A. Dunn, Cooks Me-
morial; J. E. Baxter, Cornelius; J. H. McRae, Ellerbe First; M. G. Gib-
son, Huntersville; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail; T. M. Hartsell, Locust;
J. R. Maness, Macedonia; W. 0. Monteith, Mallard Creek; Fred Horton,
Marshville; G. B. McClellar, Monroe First; U. L. Wall, Morven; Lee
Mclnnis, Mt. Carmel; William H. Barnhardt, Myers Park; George Cald-
well, Newell; B. B. Young, North Charlotte; W. D. Vanderbargh, Page-
land; E. A. Cathey, Paw Creek; J. V. Ussery, Pee Dee; H. B. Forbis,
Philadelphia; R. G. Starnes, Pineville; C. A. Kirkpatrick, Plaza; Sam A.
Winget, Pleasant Hill; N. C. Grier, Providence; J. W. DeWese, Ramah;
D. S. Coppedge, Rockingham First; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; H. 0. Gun-
nell, Seigle Avenue; Reginald R. Price, Selwyn Avenue; E. F. Smith,
Sharon; R. A. Plyler, Siler; R. M. Falls, South Park; I. B. Faires, Steele
Creek; J. W. Earnhardt, Sugaw Creek; C. R. Elliott, Tenth Avenue;
W. F. McCall, Thomasboro; J. C. Richardson, Turner; J. W. McCue,
Waxhaw; H. M. Irwin, West Avenue; Elbert Todd, Westminster. — 52.
The following were introduced and invited to sit as visiting
brethren : Revs. W. H. Matheson, Kings Mountain Presbytery ;
Henry L. Robinson, Central Mississippi Presbytery; Gower
Croswell, Albemarle Presbytery; J. H. P. McNatt, Orange
Presbytery; W. D. Hudson, Enoree Presbytery.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
Acting Stated Clerk, W. H. Johnston, announced that a
quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — Rev. C. G. McClure, nominee, was
elected Moderator.
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Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements submit-
ted the following report which was adopted:
That the Docket as printed be adopted with the following modifica-
tions: That Presbytery recess for lunch at 12:30 and reconvene at 1:30
P.M.; that the Foreign Mission Committee report at 11:00 A.M. with
the Popular Meeting as part of its report; that the Stewardship Com-
mittee be heard following this Popular Meeting; that the first order of
the afternoon following the Nomination of a Moderator for the next
meeting be the election of Commissioners to the General Assembly; that
this election be followed by a report from Mr. Coxhead, representative
of Presbyterian Junior College, for five minutes.
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. Holmes Rolston, Retiring Moderator.
2. Memorials.
3. History of the Cook's Memorial Church — Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
4. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethren; Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
5. Election of Moderator — Rev. C. G. McClure, Nominee.
6. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
7. Appointment of Standing Committees:
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Installations.
(3) Judicial Business.
(4) Resolutions.
(5) Records of Presbytery.
8. Communications.
9. Reports of Commissions.
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young.
(2) Other Commissions.
10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
11. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
12. Reports of Permanent Committees:
(1) Stewardship — Rev. J. B. Ficklen.
(2) Foreign Missions — Rev. C. G. McClure.
13. Reports of Special Committees:
(1) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones.
(2) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones.
(3) Home for the Aged.
14. Men's Work — Mr. J. E. Williams.
15. Reports of Standing Committees (see 7 above).
16. Popular Meeting on Foreign Missions.
17. Election of Commissioners to General Assembly.
18. Unfinished Business.
19. New Business.
20. Place of Next Meeting.
21. Nomination of Moderator.
22. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
23. Adjournment.
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Foreign Mission Committee — ^The Permanent Committee on
Foreign Missions presented its report which with its recom-
mendations was adopted. Pending its adoption Presbytery
heard with interest Dr. W. H. Hudson, of China. This report
follows :
Your committee makes the following recommendations:
1. That ministers study the annual report of the Executive Com-
mittee of Foreign Missions, and that they use this report in preparing
messages on missions.
2. That our ministers and other church leaders keep constantly be-
fore our young people the challenge of Foreign Missions, and that these
leaders encourage the young people to consider seriously and prayerfully
the call for service in our fields abroad.
3. That the churches observe the week of Self-Denial and Prayer,
January 26-February 2, 1947, and that liberal offerings be encouraged
to rebuild our work in the far east, and to meet the increased costs for
this year due to inflation around the world.
4. That we express, by a rising vote, our appreciation for the address
of Dr. George A. Hudson.
5. That Presbytery observe a season of prayer in behalf of our for-
eign mission work, and in behalf of the missionaries who represent our
denomination in this glorious work.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES G. McCLURE, Chairman
Communications — The following Communications were pre-
sented and disposed of as follows:
1. Request from Presbyterian Junior College for a hearing was re-
ferred to the Committee on Arrangements.
2. Request from First Presbyterian Church for permission to change
the terms of call for Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer from $6,000 to $6,600 an-
nually with corresponding Annuity increase was granted.
3. Requests to be excused from this meeting: Revs. G. H. Atkinson;
L. F. Cowan; S. M. Glasgow; J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Roy F. Whitley;
Carl Howie. These were excused.
Stewardship Committee — The Stewardship Committee pre-
sented its report. This report was discussed at length, action
being delayed until the afternoon session.
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Standing Committees — The Moderator appointed the follow-
ing Standing Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures — Revs. Holmes Holston, Chairman; J. L.
Griggs; Elder R. L. Price.
2. Judicial Business — Revs. Robt. Boyd, Chairman; C. A. Harper;
Elder J. J. Earnhardt.
3. Installations — Revs. J. E. Wayland, Chairman; J. B. Ficklen; Elder
F. DeArmond.
4. Records of Presbytery — Revs. W. L. Hall, Chairman; E. V. Wiley;
Elder C. A. Kirkpatrick.
5. Resolutions — Revs. Jas. A. Jones, Chairman; Tom MacLean; Elder
T. S. McPheeters.
Recess — Following prayer Presbytery took recess until 1:30
P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1:30 P.M. and resumed discussion
of the Stewardship report. It was adopted with amendments
and is as follows:
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
The Stewardship Committee presents the following report to Meck-
lenburg Presbytery:
The apportionment for benevolences suggested to us and adopted by
the Presbytery for the year 1944-45 was $163,004.00. On this apportion-
ment the churches of Presbytery paid $247,778. This includes all special
and miscellaneous benevolent offerings.
The benevolent apportionment for the year 1945-46 was $182,780. On
this apportionment the churches of Presbytery paid $288,767.
The apportionment for benevolences for the year 1946-47 was $200,-
130.00. Since the church year has not yet come to its close no definite
statement can be made as to the percentage of the askings that will be
paid, but the present rate of contributions seems to assure satisfactory
results.
The apportionment for the benevolent causes for the year 1947-48,
handed down by the Synod of North Carolina to our Presbytery, is
$220,143.00.
The Committee offers the following recommendations for your con-
sideration:
1. That the benevolent apportionment of $220,143.00, be adopted.
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2. That the following apportionments be made to the particular
churches of the Presbytery:
Albemarle First $ 3850
Albemarle Second 200
Altan 100
Amay James 55
Amity 440
Avondale 330
Badin 550
Banks 440
Benton Heights 220
Bethany 21
Bethel 440
Bethlehem 200
Beulah 165
Biscoe 385
Brainerd 110
Caldwell Memorial 29700
Camden 165
Cameronian 175
Candor 330
Camp Greene 440
Central Steele Creek 1100
Charlotte First 29700
Charlotte Second 46200
Commonwealth 550
Community 33
Cook's Memorial 880
Cornelius 165
Ellerbe 220
Erdman Love Chapel 50
Fairview Homes Chapel ... 60
Hamlet 1320
Hawley Memorial ' . 44
Hopewell 2310
Huntersville 1870
Indian Hill 60
Indian Trail 330
Lee Park 110
Lilesville 41
Locust 220
Macedonia 220
Mallard Creek 1430
Marks Creek 220
Marshville 138
Marston 220
Matthews 550
Monroe First 4400
Morgan Memorial 25
Morven 440
McGee 440
McLean Memorial 110
Myers Park 38500
Mt. Carmel 110
Mulberry 1925
Mt. Gilead 1000
Newell 330
Nevin 220
Norman 39
North Charlotte 440
Norwood 300
Oakboro 55
Pageland 110
Paw Creek 1925
Pee Dee 55
Plaza 2200
Philadelphia 1375
Pineville 750
Piney Woods 30
Pleasant Hill 825
Providence 1100
Ramah ^60
Rehoboth 50
Ridgecrest 60
Robinson .... 440
Rourk 110
Rockingham 825
Salem 85
Seigle Avenue 240
Selwyn Avenue 1320
Sharon 2200
Siler 220
Roberdell 55
Six Mile Creek 80
South Park 264
St. Andrews . 660
St. Paul 1650
Steele Creek 13200
Stephenson 40
Sugaw Creek 4950
Sunset Hills 240
Tabernacle 65
Tenth Avenue 5000
Thomasboro 825
Troy 440
Turner 100
Unionville 55
Unity Chapel 50
Wadesboro 715
Walkersville 165
Waxhaw 715
West Avenue 3000
Westminster 6600
Williams Memorial 2200
Wilmore 825
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3. That the contributions from the churches to the benevolent causes
be divided according to the following schedule of percentages:
Presbytery's Office 5. % $11,007
Pres. Home Missions 24. % 52,834
Foreign Missions 22.5 % 49,531
Orphan's Home 4. % 8,806
Assem. Home Missions 8. % 17,611
Synod's Home Missions 5. % 11,007
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief 4. % 8,806
Educational Inst 14. % 30,820
Religious Education and Publ 2. % 4,403
Bible Cause 5% 1,100
Assem. Training School 75 % 1,654
Religious Education in Synod 3.75% 8,256
Religious Education in Presbytery 2. % 4,404
Defense Ser. Council 5 % 1,100
War Relief 1. % 2,202
Evangelism 5 % 1,100
Radio 5 % 1,100
Negro Work 1.62% 3,566
Christian Relations 38% 836
4. That the Churches of Mecklenburg Presbytery join in thanksgiving
to God for the increased giving of our people and pray that we con-
tinue to grow in the grace of liberality; that March 2, 1947, be set
aside for this purpose,
5. That the season February 2-March 31 be designated for special
tithing :
a. That each minister be requested to preach on the tithe.
b. That during this period each church be asked to present a
definite opportunity to its members to enroll as tithers.
6. That March 9, 1947, be designated as Every Member Canvass Day;
and that our churches make this a day for full dedication of life and
property
7. That the theme of the Every Member Canvass for the year 1947 be
"Every Member Enlisted."
8. That the Home Mission Committee be allowed to conduct a special
Home Mission Campaign during the church year of 1947-48 for home
mission extension work in Mecklenburg l*resbytery.
JAMES B. FICKLEN, Chairman
Moderator Nominated — Rev. F. R. McAlister was nominated
as Moderator for the next Stated Session.
Presbyterian Junior College — Mr. G. Coxhead spoke on be-
half of Presbyterian Junior College. His address was received
as information.
Commissioners to General Assembly — The following were
elected Commissioners to the General Assembly meeting in
Montreat, N. C, May 29, 1947 :
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Ministers
Principals
Rev. A. T. Taylor
Marston, N. C.
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt
Indian Trail, N. C.
Rev. R. E. Watts
320 S. Third St.
Albemarle, N. C.
Rev. W. C. Keller
1522 Biltmore Drive
Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. C. M. Boyd
1607 E. Seventh St.
Charlotte 4, N. C.
Rev. J. R. Rosebro
2921 Windsor Ave.
Charlotte 3, N. C.
Mr. W. D. McClure
R. F. D. No. 9
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. W. E. Price
2121 Crescent Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. J. E. Williams
Second Pres. Church
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. Nat C. White
1715 The Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. J. N. Pease
2538 Selwyn Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. T. M. Blackwelder
R. F. D. No. 3
Charlotte, N. C.
Alternates
Rev. J. L. Russell
Route 1, Box 99
Monroe, N. C.
Rev. F. C. Debele
1420 Pinecrest Ave.
Charlotte 4, N. C.
Rev. R. F. Whitley
304 E. Windsor St.
Monroe, N. C.
Rev. W. T. Smith
420 West Boulevard
Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. F. R. McAlister
R. F. D. No. 3
Matthews, N. C.
Rev. G. F. Houck
Box 205
Candor, N. C.
Ruling: Elders
Mr. C. J. Miller
P. 0. Box 5042
Charlotte 5, N. C.
Mr. G. D. Aitken
Willow Oak Road
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr. J. C. Deane
Marshville, N. C.
Mr. D. L. Coppedge
Box 133
Rockingham, N. C.
Mr. Lee Mclnnis
R. F. D. No. 1
Ellerbe, N. C.
Mr. J. E. Maness
Biscoe, N. C.
Minister and His Work — The Commission on the Minister
and His Work made the following report which was admitted
to the record:
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The Commission on the Minister and His Work of Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery respectfully submits the following; report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has held two
meetings at which the following matters were considered and dis-
posed of:
The name of Rev. Gower Croswell, Jr., recently a chaplain in the
Armed Forces, was approved for consideration by the Marshville and
Tabernacle churches with a view to a call. Thereafter calls from these
churches to Mr. Croswell, the call from Marshville providing for a
salary of $1,000.00 per year. Minister's Annuity Fund and Manse, and
the call from Tabernacle providing for a salary of $360.00 per year and
Minister's Annuity Fund, were found to be in order and were ordered
presented to Presbytery with the recommendation that they be ap-
proved and placed in the hands of Mr. Croswell.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman
J. S. CANSLER, Sec. Pro Tern.
A motion was passed that Presbytery instruct this Com-
mission to omit from its reports the names of ministers under
consideration by Churches for calls when the same have not
been consummated.
Minister Installed — The Commission to Install the Rev.
J. R. Tackett presented the following report which was ad-
mitted to the record:
The Commission to install Rev. J. R. Tackett, pastor of the Altan and
Bethany Presbyterian Churches, met in the Bethany Church on No-
vember 24, 1946, at 3:00 P.M. Present: Revs. J. G. Garth, chairman;
W. A. Gamble, R. H. Stone and Ruling Elders Harvey Morrison and
W. A. Henderson. The meeting was constituted with prayer and a sec-
retary was appointed.
A service of worship was conducted by Rev. J. G. Garth during which
a sermon was preached by Rev. W. A, Gamble. The Chairman pro-
pounded the Constitutional Questions and declared that Rev. J. R.
Tackett was duly called and installed pastor of the Bethany Church.
The charge to the congregation was given by Rev. R. H. Stone and
Mr. Harvey Morrison charged the congregation. The benediction was
pronounced by the pastor. Mr. Tackett and his family were welcomed
by the congregation.
The Commission took recess until 7:00 P.M. when it met with the
Altan congregation. Again, Rev. J. G. Garth led in the service of wor-
ship and Rev. W. A. Gamble preached the sermon. After the proper
questions were answered the Chairman pronounced that Mr. Tackett was
duly called and installed pastor of the Altan Presbyterian Church.
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Rev. R. H. Stone gave the charge to the congregation and Mr. W. A.
Henderson charged the pastor, who pronounced the benediction. The
new pastor and his family were again welcomed to the fellowship of
the congregation.
The Commission reviewed and approved its minutes.
J. G. GARTH, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Secretary
Ministers Received — The following ministers presented Let-
ters of Transfer and applied for admission to Mecklenburg
Presbytery: Henry L. Robinson, Central Mississippi Presby-
tery; Gower Croswell, Albemarle Presbytery. These letters
were found in order.
After the usual examinations had been given and sustained
as satisfactory, these ministers were received into the Pres-
bytery, and enrolled upon signing the covenant.
A call from the Mallard Creek Church was placed in the
hands of Rev. H. L. Robinson and accepted by him. Calls from
the Marshville and Tabernacle Churches were placed in the
hands of Rev. Gower Croswell and accepted by him.
Committee on Installations — The Standing Committee on
Installations presented the following report which was
adopted :
1. That the Commission to install the Rev. H. L. Robinson at Mallard
Creek be composed as follows: Revs. R. H. Stone to preside and pro-
pound the Constitutional Questions; W. H. Frazer to charge the Con-
gregation; W. A. Gamble to charge the Minister; Elder Reid Garrison,
Rev. A. Leslie Thompson, and Elder A. R. Shaw, Jr., to complete the
Commission. That the Rev. W. S. Patterson of King's Mountain Presby-
tery be invited to preach the sermon.
—That the date be February 23, 1947, at 3 P.M.
— That the Quorum be three ministers and one Ruling Elder.
2. That the Commission to install the Rev. Gower Croswell be com-
posed as follows: Revs. C. M. Boyd to preach the sermon; R. H. Stone
to preside and propound the Constitutional Questions; Roy F. Whitley
to charge the Congregation; Elder Harvey Morrison to charge the pas-
tor; and Rev. J. L. Russell and Elder W. A. Henderson to complete the
Commission.
—That the date be February 16, 1947, at Tabernacle at 3:00 P.M.
and at Marshville at 7:30 P.M.
— That the quorum be two ministers and one Ruling Elder.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. WAYLAND, Chairman
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Camp Hermon — Rev. Chester Keller made a report on prog-
ress in developing Camp Hermon and on plans for the future.
This report with its recommendation was adopted; and is as
follows :
The matter of primary concern before your Committee at this time
is the further development of Camp Hermon. Encouraging progress
has been made in getting the Camp ready for temporary use. Many
churches have availed themselves of the grounds and equipment. The
Administration Building is under construction and is almost completed.
Materials are being assembled for the erection of the Dining Hall. The
sum of $4,000 has been contributed by the Myers Park Men's Club for
the construction of this building. An additional sum of $4,000 is being
set apart from the Camp Funds. We now have $2,900 in the treasury.
Equipment such as cots, kitchen utensils, dining room tables, chairs,
and dishes have already been bought.
Before us is an opportunity to save thousands of dollars. The govern-
ment is disposing of the surplus property at Camp Sutton, near Monroe.
We have a very good chance of securing the Camp Chapel with all
furnishings. The next major expenditure will be for water, sewerage,
and lights.
In order to take advantage of these opportunities, we are requesting
Presbytery to give us authority to borrow not more than $7,500 as
needed. We recommend that the Board of Trustees with the addition of
the following men: W. E. Price, R. S. Hutchinson, and McAlister Carson
be empowered to act for Presbytery in this matter.
We also request that Presbytery hear Dr. James A. Jones, the Chair-
man of Finances, regarding this matter.
Respectfully submitted by
W. CHESTER KELLER, Chairman
Commission to Organize Church — The following petition
was presented:
"We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the Mecklenburg Presbytery
to organize the Indian Hill Chapel into Indian Hill Presbyterian Church,
and we pledge ourselves to become the Charter Members:
W. J. Lee; Hattie Morgan; Virginia Hopkins; Eugene Grittain; Earle
Hopkins; Reece Furr; J. C. Preslar; Miss J. C. Puslor; Lane Simpson;
Emma Simpson; Essie May Drye; Vassie Lee; Dolleta Brattain; Foye
Furr; Helen Lee; Tina Lee; Henry Preslar; Boyd Lee; Mary Lissie
Drake; Mrs. Will Drake."
The petition was granted and Presbytery appointed the following
Commission to organize the Church: Presbytery's Executive Committee
on Home Missions; the Session of the First Church, Albemarle; Elders
T. M. Hartsell and E. 0. Ross. The time of the organization is to be
set by the Commission.
28 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Minister Retired — The Rev. C. H. Little requested Presby-
tery to sever the pastoral relationship between him and the
Sharon Church, to place him on the Honorably Retired Roll,
and to commend him to the Minister's Annuity Fund for
retirement benefits. These requests were granted as of
December 1, 1947.
The following paper was adopted by Presbytery:
"Inasmuch as the Rev. Charles H. Little has labored so faithfully for
forty-five years in the ministry, and for thirty-two years of that time
within this Presbytery, Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes hereby to ex-
press her appreciation of the heroic devotion and outstanding ability
under physical handicap which he has so signally served for so many
years. We hereby extend to him our respect, affection, and best wishes."
Minister Ordained and Installed — The Commission to ordain
and install Licentiate Homer A. Spencer as pastor of the
Cameronian and Roberdell Churches presented the following
report which was adopted:
The Commission to ordain and install Mr. H. A. Spencer as pastor of
the Cameronian and Roberdell Churches met in the study of the Cam-
eronian Church on November 10, 1946, at 2:30 P.M. Members present
were the Rev. R. H. Stone, Chairman; Rev. A. T. Taylor, and Rev. S. M.
Inman; Ruling Elders: D. L. Coppedge and F. L. Pickett. The Commis-
sion was convened with prayer by the Rev. A. T. Taylor. The Rev.
S. M. Inman was elected clerk. At the instruction of the Presbytery,
the calls to both churches were placed in the hands of Mr. Spencer
and accepted by him. The Rev. Jennings B. Reid, supply pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of Rockingham, N. C, and a minister of the
United Presbyterian Church was requested to preach the sermon. Ruling
Elder F. «L. Pickett asked the Commission to grant permission for
Elder D. L. Coppedge to deliver the charge to the pastor in his place.
This permission was granted.
The Commission then united with the congregation of the Cameronian
Church for the service of Installation and Ordination. The chairman.
Rev. R. H. Stone, conducted the worship service. The sermon was
preached by the Rev. Jennings B. Reid following which the chairman
propounded the constitutional questions which were answered in the
affirmative by Mr. Spencer and the congregation. The Commission then
proceeded to the ordination and installation of Mr. Spencer by prayer
and the laying on of hands. Mr. D. L. Coppedge gave the charge to the
pastor and Rev. A. T. Taylor charged the congregation. The service
closed with the singing of a hymn and the benediction was pronounced
by the Rev. H, A. Spencer.
The Commission recessed to convene at the Roberdell Church at the
evening hour of worship.
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The Commission reconvened in the Roberdell Presbyterian Church
and united with the congregation in the evening service of worship.
Rev. Gower Croswell, Jr., was invited to sit with the Commission and
he led one of the prayers.
Rev. Jennings B. Reid preached the sermon on "The Marks of a Chris-
tian." The chairman propounded the constitutional questions, which
were answered affirmatively. Thereupon Rev. Homer A. Spencer was
declared duly called and installed pastor of the Roberdell Presbyterian
Church.
Elder D. L. Coppedge gave the charge to the pastor and Rev. A. T.
Taylor delivered the charge to the congregation. After the benediction
by Mr. Spencer the Commission approved its minutes and was adjourned
with prayer.
R. H. STONE, Chairman
S. M. INMAN, Secretary
Men's Work — Elder J. E. Williams reported on the progress
of Men's Work in the Presbytery. His report was received as
information.
Resolutions — The Standing Committee on Resolutions re-
ported as below. This report was adopted:
"Conscious of the hospitality and generosity of the Cook's Memorial
Presbyterian Church to the Presbytery in Session, January 21, 1947, the
Presbytery of Mecklenburg wishes to express to the minister, Dr. O. C.
Williamson, and to the members of the Church the profound apprecia-
tion of the Presbytery. The preparation for our comfort and the dis-
patch of our business has been adequate and sympathetic. The provision
of food and friendship has been abundant and refreshing. For these and
other kindnesses to us we record our gratitude. We request that this
report be adopted by the Presbytery and communicated to the Congre-
gation of the Cook's Memorial Church.
"Further, the Presbytery would record its thanks to the Moderator
and the Clerks, for their efficient leadership in the discharge of the
Business of the Court."
JAS. A. JONES, Chairman
E. V. WILEY
C. A. KIRKPATRICK
Records of Presbytery — The Standing Committee on Rec-
ords of Presbytery presented the following report which was
adopted :
"Your Committee has examined the records of Presbytery which were
placed in its hands. We believe that these records, with the exception
of minor typographical errors, are correct, and in order. Your Com-
mittee would commend the Clerk for his accuracy and lucidity."
W. L. HALL, Chairman
30 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Home Mission Committee Advised — Presbytery asked the
Executive Committee on Home Missions either to revive the
Church at Peachland or to recommend that Presbytery drop
the Church from its roll.
Reynolds Legacy — Dr. 0. C. Williamson spoke concerning
the Reynolds Legacy to Synod. This report was received as
information.
Minister Dismissed — Rev. S. A. Ewart requested that the
pastoral relationship between him and the Cornelius and
Bethel Churches be dissolved effective March 1, 1947, and
that he be granted a Letter of Transfer to Albemarle Pres-
bytery. The Churches concurred in his request. This request
was granted and the Letter of Transfer given.
Stewardship Committee Advised — Presbytery requested the
Stewardship Committee to study and if practical recommend
to Presbytery means whereby the various Benevolent Causes
shall receive the proportion of Contributions which Presby-
tery appoints for each.
Place of Next Meeting — The place for the next Stated Ses-
sion was left in the hands of the Moderator and Stated Clerk.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After a closing prayer led by the Rev. J. W. Stork, Presby-
tery adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. on April 15, 1947 at a
place to be determined by the Moderator and Stated Clerk.
HOLMES ROLSTON, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
B. FRANK YANDELL, Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk
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The One Hundred Seventy-Sixth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Wilmore Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
April 15, 1947
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-sixth Stated Session in the Wilmore Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. Chas. G. McClure, presided. Presby-
tery was led in prayer. He preached the sermon on the text
Jude 3, with the subject "Meeting the Challenge of Unbelief."
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by
the Rev. F. Clyde Pratt and the Rev. W. H. Johnston. The
following Ruling Elders assisted: W. E. Price; D. A. McGill;
W. S. Biggers; B. B. Young; J. M. Russell; H. K. Youngblood;
Mack Cathey; Jas. P. Sample.
History of the Wilmore Church — The history of the Wil-
more Church was read by Miss G. Harkey and adopted. It is
as follows:
In January, 1913, a Mission Sunday School was started by a few
members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. A Building was
erected on the corner of Mint and Bland Streets.
The Sunday School grew rapidly and in a short time had a member-
ship of 132. A fine spirit of cooperation with teachers and pupils of
other denominations made this school a success.
In September, 1914, a petition was sent to Presbytery asking for
the organization of a Church. A commission was appointed which con-
sisted of Dr. D. H. Rolston, chairman; the Rev. W. H. Adams, pastor of
the Westminster Church, J. P. Kirkpatrick and W. H. Belk. These men
met in the Chapel November 1, 1914 and organized the Church with
28 petitioners.
The Rev. F. H, Wardlaw became the first pastor, and the name "Wil-
more" suggested by Mr. Lee Phillips, was adopted. The Rev. Mr.
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Wardlaw served two and one-half years, after which the Rev. C. C.
Myers served from April, 1917, to December, 1919. The Church was
without a pastor from 1919 to April, 1921, but during that time it was
served by supply pastors. These were the Rev. W. T. Pearman, the Rev.
J. L. Caldwell, the Rev. T. C. Guy, and the Rev. D. C. Young.
Mr. Young supplied the month of March, 1921, and then answered the
call to serve as regular pastor until October, 1921. The Rev. B. F.
Yandell supplied the pulpit from March to September, 1922. The Rev.
Daniel Iverson, the Rev. C. C. Huntington and the Rev. L. W. Brown
supplied the pulpit until the Rev. W. H. Cassady became the regular
pastor from August, 1923, to May, 1925. The Rev. S. B. McLean sup-
plied from June to August, 1925, at which time he became regular pas-
tor, holding this charge 17 years until his health forced him to retire.
Dr. J. S. Sibley supplied the pulpit from August, 1942, to May, 1943.
The present pastor, the Rev. W. Ted Smith, accepted the call to the
Wilmore Church in May, 1943.
It was during the pastorate of Mr. McLean that he was asked to see
about getting a loan on the Chapel to purchase a lot on which to build
a new Church. The present lot, corner of Mint Street and Park Avenue,
was purchased. In September, 1926, a committee consisted of Rev. S. B.
McLean, S. L. Suggs, and N. J. Phillips, was named to make plans
for the new Church building. In January, 1927, the trustees were em-
powered to negotiate a loan for the new Church. The old property was
sold and the new Church completed in May, 1927. The next building
project was a manse built by Mr. Suggs, was finished in February, 1928,
and valued at $8,000.00 dollars.
Rev. W. Ted Smith came to this field May 2, 1943. The membership
of the Church at this time was 324. We have had many additions, 98 on
profession of faith, and 126 by letter. The present membership is 400.
We are grateful for the fact that we have been able to pay the in-
debtedness on both the Church and manse. Both debts have been
liquidated. The Church was dedicated February 1, 1945. This was a
great load taken from our shoulders.
The Church has completely outgrown the size of the present build-
ing. Provisions have been made to take care of this need. Plans and
the Architect's sketch have been completed, and soon the new addition
to the Church Building will be under construction. The Church now
has $1,500.00 worth of brick on the ground and more than $15,000.00 in
cash to begin the new addition, which will cost approximately $60,000.00.
We are grateful for many blessings we have had since our Church
began. We have gained both spiritually and materially, and we will
strive to do many more things to glorify God through His Church in
the coming years.
Roll — The following were enrolled during the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M. Walker;
W. H. Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; S. B. McLean; Yi. H. Johnston; J. C.
Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. A. Nicholson; W. B. Neill;
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 33
C. D. Whiteley; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley;
W. I. Howell, Jr.; Daniel Snyder; W. T. Smith; Hunter B. Blakely; Jas.
A. Jones; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Rosebro; A. W. Shaw; F. R. Mc-
Alister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. W. Stewart, Jr.; P. P. Thrower;
J. L. Grig-gs; Holmes Rolston; R. F. Boyd; F. C. Debele; C. G. McClure;
S. M. Inman; G. F. Houck; H. E. Carter; F. C. Pratt; Jonas Barclay;
R. L. McBath; J. E. Wayland; F. S. Johnston; W. C. Keller; O. C. Wil-
liamson; S. N. Milton; A. L. Thompson; W. A. Gamble; C. A. Harper;
R. F. Whitley; C. E. S. Kraemer; R. T. Baker; W. L. Hall; L. F. Cowan;
T. M. MacLean; J. B. Ficklen; C. H. Sides; J. R. Tackett; Jno. A.
Carriker; H. S. Robinson; Gower Croswell; Homer A. Spencer. — 63.
Ruling Elders — W. Henry Thompson, Albemarle Second; J. P. Sample,
Amity; E. W. McKnight, Avondale; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights;
C. S. Smart, Bethlehem; Allen Collins, Beulah; C. E. Kellam, Biscoe;
Mac McLean, Brainerd; W. E. Price, Caldwell Memorial; J. C. Munn,
Candor; J. 0. Neely, Central Steele Creek; Robt. Glasgow, Jr., Charlotte
First; R. L, Porter, Charlotte Second; 0. L. Bellinger, Commonwealth;
W. A. Elliott, Cook's Memorial; R. M. Mclnnis, Ellerbe; A. R. Shaw, Jr.,
Hopewell; J. Boyd Monteith, Huntersville ; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail;
Daniel McCaskill, Macedonia; Fred W. Alexander, Mallard Creek; G. C.
Alexander, Matthews; C. R. Hipp, McGee; W. Harvey Morrison, Mon-
roe; V. L. Wall, Morven; Lee Mclnnis, Mt. Carmel; L. M. Crowell, Mt.
Gilead; H. G. Rhyne, Mulberry; A. J. Beall, Myers Park; J. H. Stewart,
Nevin; John M. Russell, Newell; B. B. Young, North Charlotte; J. A.
Wentz, Norwood; J. F. Turner, Oakboro; W. D. VanDerbaugh, Pageland;
Plato Davenport, Paw Creek; D. L. Williams, Philadelphia; H. A. Watts,
Pineville; C. T. Stewart, Plaza; John G. Boyd, Pleasant Hill; Lindsey
Ellis, Providence; John G. Caldwell, Ramah; H. C. Sullman, Robinson;
N. J. Phillips, St. Paul; J. E. Hartis, Seigle Avenue; James 0. Brown,
Selwyn Avenue; W. Frank Black, Sharon; Page Price, Siler; W. A. Har-
rill. South Park; Rufus A. Grier, Steele Creek; Morris Pressley, Stephen-
son; L. P. Hunter, Jr., Sugaw Creek; J. W. Barnette, Sunset Hills; C. L.
Elliott, Tenth Avenue; H. P. Cathey, Thomasboro; C. A. Bland, Wades-
boro; A. B. Norwood, Walkerville; H. D. McLaughlin, Waxhaw; C. G.
Outen, West Avenue; M. M. Grey, Westminster; Clyde L. Hunter, Wil-
liams Memorial; W. S. Biggers, Wilmore; W. J. Lee, Indian Hill. — 63.
The Rev. J. M. Hatch of Central Mississippi Presbj^tery and
Rev. T. B. Anderson of Congaree Presbytery were introduced
and invited to sit as visiting brethren.
The Stated Clerk informed the Moderator that a Quorum
was present.
Moderator Elected — Rev. F. R. McAlister, nominee, was
elected Moderator.
Rev. J. W. Stork was elected Acting Permanent Clerk for
this meeting.
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Minister Dismissed — Rev. A. W. Shaw requested Presbytery
to dissolve the pastoral relation between him and the Troy
Church and to grant him a Letter of Transfer to Kings Moun-
tain Presbytery. The Congregation concurred in this request.
The request was granted and the Letter of Tl-ansf er granted.
Presbytery instructed the Stated Clerk to request the
Church Papers to publish the sermon preached by the retir-
ing Moderator.
Dr. W. H. Frazer led in prayer for the recovery of the two
daughters of the Stated Clerk.
Committee on Arrangements — The Committee on Arrange-
ments presented the following report which was adopted :
That the docket as printed be followed with the following modifica-
tions: (1) Special Order for 11:30 A.M. to hear the report of the Home
Missions Committee and the popular meeting on Home Missions; (2)
Special Order just before lunch for the report on Evangelism; (3) First
Order following nomination of the Moderator that Presbytery resolve
itself into a "Committee of the Whole" to inspect Sessional Records;
(4) that Presbytery take recess at 12:30 P.M. for lunch, reconvene at
1:45 for lunch, and adjourn at will prior to supper.
Respectfully submitted,
W. TED SMITH, Chairman
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. C. G. McClure, Retiring Moderator.
2. The Communion of the Lord's Supper.
3. Memorials.
4. History of the Wilmore Church.
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethren; Intro-
duction of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. F. R. McAlister, Nominee.
7. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. W. T. Smith.
8. Appointment of Standing Committees.
(1) Bills and Overtures.
(2) Installations.
(3) Judicial Business.
(4) Resolutions.
(5) Synod's Minutes.
9. Communications.
10. Reports of Commissions.
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young.
(2) Installations of Ministers.
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11. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
12. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
13. Reports of Executive and Permanent Committees.
(1) Auditing — Mr. J. P. Robinson.
(2) Sessional Records — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
(3) Women's Work— Rev. J. W. Stewart.
(4) Home Missions — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier.
(5) Presbytery's Office.
14. Reports of Special Committees.
(1) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones.
(2) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones.
(3) Campsite (Sub-Comm. of Religious Education Comm.)
15. Reports of Standing Committees (See 8 above).
16. Popular Meeting on Home Missions — Ruling Elder R. A. Grier.
17. Reports of Treasurers and Trustees.
18. Unfinished Business.
19. New Business.
20. Place of Next Meeting.
21. Nomination of Moderator.
22. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
23. Adjournment.
Communications — Communications were presented and dis-
posed of or referred as follows:
1. An overture from the Session of the Myers Park Church to amend
paragraph 156, B. C. 0., was referred to the Committee on Bills and
Overtures.
2. Requests to change terms of call for pastors so as to increase
salaries to amounts shown below with corresponding Minister Annuity
Fund payments: Newell to $1,200; Nevin to $150; Albemarle to $4,500;
St. Paul to $3,600; Plaza to $3,600; Philadelphia to $3,000; Sugaw Creek
to $3,400; Macedonia to $420; Candor to $1,500; Camp Greene to $2,800;
Walkersville to $1,520; Selwyn Avenue to $4,000; Hamlet to $3,400;
Monroe to $3,600; West Ave. to $3,600; St. Andrews to $2,800. Requests
granted.
3. Requests to be excused from attendance upon this meeting from
Rev. S. M. Glasgow and Rev. J. S. Nisbet. These were granted.
4. From Assembly's Committee on Radio. This was referred to Pres-
bytery's Committee on Religious Education which was instructed to in-
clude within its functions anything having to do with the Assembly's
Radio work.
5. From Assembly's Committee on Christian Relations. This was re-
ferred to Presbytery's Committee on Christian Relations when such shall
have been set up.
36 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Christian Relations — Presbytery voted to establish a Per-
manent Committee on Christian Relations and instructed the
Nominating- Committee to nominate the members of this
Committee.
Standing Committees: The Moderator appointed the follow-
ing Standing- Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures: Rev. C. G. McCIure; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer;
Elder A. J. Beal.
2. Installations: Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Rev. F. S. Johnston, Elder Robt.
Glasgow.
3. Judicial Business: Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. W. H. Frazer;
Elder R. A. Grier.
4. Resolutions: Rev. R. T. Baker; Rev. J. A. Carriker; Elder Harvey
Morrison.
5. Synod's Minutes: Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. J. L. Russell; Elder
A. R. Shaw.
Presbytery heard with sadness the news of the death of
the Rev. G. H. Atkinson and requested the Rev. J. G. Garth
to prepare a fitting memorial and present it at the Summer
Meeting of Presbytery.
Home Missions — The order of the day having arrived the
report of the Executive Committee on Home Missions was
presented by the chairman, Elder R. A. Grier. Pending adop-
tion of this report Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer, and Elder W. E.
Price addressed Presbytery concerning the work being carried
on under supervision of this Committee and of the Expansion
Program to be conducted this year. This report was adopted
and is as follows:
The Executive Committee of Home Missions of Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery is grateful to God that our skies are filled with hope and are
ever brightening. Our privilege of expansion is bounded only by our
zeal and our ability to secure an adequate force of .Kingdom builders.
Into the churches we have aided during the past year there have been
received three hundred and forty four memhers — 177 coming by a pro-
fession of their faith in Christ and 167 by letter. This appears to be
a high water mark for a number of years — and perhaps for all time
past.
We now have three lay workers and thirteen ministers. This number
will be enlarged as we secure additional men of activity and consecra-
tion. During the year we aided 41 churches and chapels. During the
year six ministers came into our family. On June 15th we are expecting
a young woman from the Assembly's Training School to begin work as
Director of Religious Education in the Morris Field area.
During the year by the authority of Presbytery we have organized
the Sunset Hills Church in Charlotte and the Indian Hill Church in
Stanly County. The Piney Woods Chapel was established. We have
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purchased a manse adjoining our lot in the Westover Hills or West
Boulevard section of Charlotte. This is looking forward to the begin-
ning of a new work within the near future. We have a lease on a
building in a strategic location in Morris Field, where we expect to
enlarge our work. We have helped Marshville and Altan with their
manses; the Turner Church with the new Sunday School addition; and
through the Church and Manse Fund we have assisted Sunset Hills,
Commonwealth and a call is being held for Rourk and Newell. We have
acquired the old school building near the Stephenson Church. Other
real estate has been secured in Charlotte and in Rockingham.
Your Committee has provided the salary for the blessed ministry of
our Minister to the Hospitals and have for the most part been responsi-
ble for the services in the Morris Field Chapel since the inauguration
of the work there.
This has been our greatest year in the Home Mission Emergency
Fund campaigns. More than $20,800.00 has been secured, which is
$12,000.00 in exces sof our previous peak-giving to this cause. Seventy-
three churches or chapels reached or exceeded their quota. We have
already received $10,493.90 as our returnable portion. We are expecting
about $1,000.00 in addition. It will be used to construct a sanctuary
and needed Sunday School rooms for the Seigle Avenue Church.
The Presbytery has given this Committee the privilege of raising
within the Presbytery during this year a fund of $50,000.00 for our
own pressing Home Mission needs — nine manses, four chapels and four
churches. These would cost much more than that sum — but the Com-
mittee would like to aid to that extent. The Auxiliaries and churches
have already given more than $450.00 to this expansion fund. We have
put of our unexpended balance $2,000.00 into the fund to be used in
building churches at Indian Hill and Ridgecrest. The annual S. and P.
Home Mission offering to be taken in June will come to us this year.
Special gifts will be sought and the main emphasis will be made during
the regular Fall Home Mission season.
Three groups of churches have come to self support : Pageland, Indian
Trail and Ellerbe.
We have a lease on a building in the Morris Field area and have
asked a minister to begin a Presbyterian work there.
At Chistmas and at the end of the year substantial bonuses were
given our regular workers. We are endeavoring now to bring the mini-
mum salary to $2400.00 and a manse for an ordained, married man.
A study of the financial reports will give a view of the other activities
of your Committee.
Our churches have been strengthened by those uniting by profession
of faith in Christ and by transfer. We have emphasized Daily Vaca-
tion Bible Schools and Evangelism. God has blessed the work which
knows no racial barrier and our places of worship are found on the
avenues of the city, in small towns, in textile and manufacturing areas
and in the rural sections of the Presbytery. We pray for your con-
tinued loyal support and prayers that we may further lengthen our
cords and strengthen our stakes.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Since the Executive Committee of Home Missions of the General
Assembly is urging upon all Presbyteries certain minimum salary
standards, and since the cost of living has greatly increased, we
recommend that Presbytery establish the following minimum salary
schedule :
Married ministers living on the field — $2400.00 and manse;
Unmarried ministers living on the field — $2100.00.
2. In the light of the above schedules and for the same reasons, we
recommend that Presbytery urge all self supporting churches to
conform to this minimum salary standard.
3. We recommend the following appropriations:
Minister
Church
Field
Committee
R. T. Baker
Walkersville-Rehob.
$1920
$ 480
Amay James-Fairview
1500
W. H. Frazer
Six Mile Creek
1700
175
L. F. Cowan
Locust Group
1050
1300*
A. H. Key
Bethlehem
1200
1000*
Q. N. Huneycutt
Stephenson Group
400
800**
Jonas Barclay
South Park
960
240
H. E. Pickard
Sunset Hills (June)
1050
1050
W. M. Walsh
Morven Field
1160
1240
B. F. Yandell
N. Charlotte
1800
600
Chas. Sides
Benton Heights
750
750***
J. L. Russell
Lee Park-Turner
620
1780
Gower Croswell, Jr.
Marshville Field
1360
1140
S. M. Hutchison
McGee
1800
600
Homer Spencer
Cameronian-Roberd.
650
1750
Community-Brainerd
960
1000
J. L. Tackett
Altan-Bethany
400
2000
Troy
1000
lOOOt
J. A. Carriker
Morris Field (6 Mos.)
1200
C. A. Harper
Seigle Avenue
1200
1200
Miss Hunt
2100
Mrs. Garmon's
successor
150
Miss Knight
Morris Field
1800
S. Tryon St. Chapel
210
C. M. Boyd
Minister to Hospitals
3000
Ministers Annuities
Estimated
1875
Book Fund
200
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$30,140
*The Secretary to make adjustments up to $200.00 if necessary.
**Mr. Belk has supplemented this to the amount of $1,200.00.
***Mr. Belk has supplemented this to the amount of $600.00.
tMr. Shaw has left the field.
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Indian Trail Group, the Pageland Group and the Ellerbe Group have
come to self support.
4. That we continue to expect each church receiving aid to have an
Every Member Canvass, a Daily Vacation Bible School and an
Evangelistic meeting.
5. That every church be called upon to rally to the Home Mission in-
terests within the Presbytery as never before and that the campaign
for $50,000.00 be undergirded with Presbytery-wide prayer.
Attached hereto are the financial statements of the treasurer of the
regular operating funds of the Committee, the Church and Manse
Building Fund, the Reserve Fund and the Seigle Avenue Building
Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman
The Moderator, together with the chairmen of the Home
Missions Committee, of the Stewardship Committee, and of
the Commission on the Minister and His Work, were ap-
pointed a committee to report to the Next Stated Session a
plan to put into effect the resolution above urging self sup-
porting Churches to conform to the minimum salaries set by
the Home Mission Committee.
Evangelism — The Committee on Evangelism presented the
following report which was adopted :
Desiring to participate in the great blessings of a program of Visita-
tion Evangelism and believing that the city of Charlotte and surround-
ing territory is a strategic place for a School of Visitation Evangelism
which will be beneficial to all of our churches and many other churches
over a wide area, your committee prayerfully presents the following
recommendations :
1. That Mecklenburg Presbytery give its sanction to and blessing
upon a plan for such a school of Evangelism in Charlotte which is
already in preparation, having originated with the Charlotte-Mecklen-
burg Presbyterian Ministers' Association at its February meeting, and
that Presbytery adopt the plan as its own.
2. That the week of October 19 thru 23, 1947 be set aside for the
School of Evangelism, and that the churches participating in the school
make every effort to see that all other activities of every nature be
canceled for this week that an all out effort for evangelism may be
made without conflict or interruption.
3. That Mecklenburg Presbytery confirm the action of the committee
in procuring the services of Dr. H. H. Thompson, Assembly's director
of Evangelism, to direct the proposed School during the week of
October 19th.
4. That Presbytery permit the Committee on Evangelism to solicit
from the churches necessary funds for promotion of this program.
5. That this program be launched with prayer and undergirded with
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prayer from the moment of the adoption of this report until the final
reports are made and that the moderator lead the Presbytery in prayer
for the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in all of this.
COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM
F. C. DEBELE, JR., Chairman
H. J. SPENCER
C. G. McCLURE
LESTER RANSOM
W. A. GAMBLE
TOM GLASGOW
Question on Retirement — Consideration of certain questions
concerning continuing a pastoral relationship beyond the three
years allowed after retirement was docketed for the next
Stated Session.
Pastor Dismissed — Rev. H. E. Carter requested that the
pastoral relationship between him and the Amay James
Church be dissolved and that he be granted a Letter of Trans-
fer to the Catawba Presbytery, (U.S.A.). The Church con-
curred. This request was granted and the Letter of Transfer
given.
Recess was taken for lunch until 1:45 P.M. following prayer
by the Moderator.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1:45 P.M. and was led in prayer
by the Rev. Hunter B. Blakely.
Moderator Nominated — Rev. Jos. L. Griggs was nominated
as Moderator for the next Stated Session.
Peachland Church — The question of the future of the Peach-
land Church was docketed for the next Stated Session.
A special order was set for 2:15 P.M. to hear the report
on Woman's Work.
Sessional Records — Presbytery resolved itself into a Com-
mittee of the Whole for the examination of Sessional Records.
The Committee of the Whole rose and Presbytery resumed
the consideration of docketed business.
Woman's Work — The Chairman of the Committee on Wom-
an's Work presented Mrs. J. B. Watt, president of Mecklen-
burg Presbyterial, who was heard with interest concerning
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the accomplishments of the Auxiliary during the past year.
A rising vote of thanks was extended Mrs. Watt and through
her to the Auxiliary. The Clerk was instructed to print a
summary of this report, which follows:
The Auxiliary of Mecklenburg Presbytery gave during the past year
$60,539 to Benevolences and $20,666 to Local Expenses, the total gifts
exceeding the previous high by more than $10,000. Membership includes
7,994 members, 262 circles, and 82 Auxiliaries. 51 Churches met or
exceeded their quota in the Home Mission Emergency Campaign. The
main point of emphasis this year was Stewardship.
As a new year comes, and others and yet others, may we, individually
and as Auxiliaries and as a Presbyterial have the Spiritual power to
enter the open doors of Service which are ever before us.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. J. B. WATT, President
Rev. J. M. Walker was appointed to bear greetings to the
Presbyterial at its Spring meeting at Sugaw Creek.
Nominating Committee — The following report of the Nom-
inating Committee was adopted :
1. Christian Relations, Rev. T. M. MacLean, Chairman; Rev. George
Houck, Mr. Reginald L. Price.
2. Rev. J. L. Russell replaces Rev. S. A. Ewart in the Committee on
Sabbath Observance.
3. Rev. L. F. Cowan takes the place of Rev. H. E. Carter in the Com-
mitte on Bible Cause.
4. Rev. John A. Carriker replaces Rev. H. E. Carter in the Com-
mittee on Academic Studies.
5. Rev. B. F. Yandell is the Presbytery's representative on War
Relief.
Commission on Minister and His Work — This Commission
presented its report which was admitted to the record and is
as follows:
The Commission on the Minister and His Work in Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery respectfully submits the following report:
Since the last meeting of Presbytery the Commission has approved
the name of Rev. James B. MacLeod for a call by Sharon Presbyterian
Church and the call of Sharon to Mr. McLeod providing for a salary
of $2400.00 per year, Manse and Minister's Annuity Fund, was found
to be in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with the recom-
mendation that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr. McLeod.
42 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The name of Rev. H. E. Pickard was approved for a call by Sunset
Hills Presbyterian Church and the call of Sunset Hills to Mr. Pickard
providing for a salary of $1250.00 per year, Minister's Annuity Fund
and a place to live, was found to be in order and ordered presented to
Presbytery with the recommendation that it be approved and placed
in the hands of Mr. Pickard.
The name of Rev. Shelton Hutchinson was approved for a call by
McGee Presbyterian Church and the call from McGee to Mr. Hutchin-
son providing for a salary of $1800.00 per year and Minister's Annuity
Fund, was found to be in order and ordered presented to Presbytery
with the recommendation that it be approved and placed in the hands
of Mr. Hutchinson.
The name of Rev. Chas. A. Harper was approved for a call by the
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church and the call from Seigle Avenue
to Rev. Chas. A. Harper providing for a salary of $1200.00 per year,
was found in order and ordered presented to Presbytery with the
recommendation that it be approved and placed in the hands of Mr.
Harper.
The name of Rev. Gordon F. Garlington, Jr., was approved for a call
by the Matthews Presbyterian Church and the call from Matthews to
Rev. Garlington providing for a salary of $2400.00 per year. Manse and
Minister's Annuity Fund was found in order and ordered presented to
Presbytery with the recommendation that it be approved and placed
in the hands of Mr. Garlington.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman
Ministers Installed — ^The following reports of Commissions
to install ministers were read and admitted to the record:
1. Rev. Gower Croswell
The Commission appointed to install Rev. Gower Croswell, Jr., pastor
of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church and the Marshville Presbyterian
Church met in the church yard of the former church at 3:20 P.M. on
February 16th, 1947 and was opened with prayer by Rev. R. F. Whitley.
Those present were: Revs. C. M. Boyd, Roy F. Whitley, R. H. Stone
and Elders Harvey Morrison and W. A. Henderson, alternate.
After organization the Commission went into the sanctuary and en-
tered with the congregation in a service of worship in which Dr. Boyd
preached a sermon from the text, "Behold, I stand at the door and
knock." The Constitutional questions having been affirmatively an-
swered by both pastor-elect and congregation Rev. Gower Croswell, Jr.,
was declared duly called and installed pastor of the Tabernacle Church.
Mr. W. A. Henderson gave the charge to the pastor and Rev. Roy F.
Whitley charged the congregation. The pastor pronounced the bene-
diction, after which he was greeted by the congregation.
The Commission took recess until 7:30 P.M. when it met in a service
of worship with the Marshville congregation. Dr. Boyd preached again.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 43
The Constitutional questions were asked and answered and Mr. Cros-
well was declared properly called and installed pastor of that congre-
gation.
Mr. Harvey Morrison charged the pastor and Rev. J. L. Russell,
alternate, gave the charge to the congregation. After the benediction
by the pastor he was welcomed by the Marshville congregation.
The minutes were read and approved and the Commission was ad-
journed with prayer.
R. H. STONE, Chairman
2. Rev. Henry S. Robinson
The Commission to install Rev. Henry S. Robinson as pastor of Mal-
lard Creek Presbyterian Church met in the Sunday School building on
Sunday, March 2, 1947, at 2:45 P.M. The meeting was called to order
by the chairman Rev. R. H. Stone and constituted with prayer by
W. R. Garrison. The following were found present: Rev. R. H. Stone,
Rev. A. Leslie Thompson, Rev. W. A. Gamble, and ruling elder W. R.
Garrison of the Sugaw Creek Church. Also Rev. W. S. Patterson of
Kings Mountain Presbytery who had been invited by the Presbytery
to preach the sermon. Rev. A. Leslie Thompson was elected clerk.
After the organization the Commission entered the sanctuary and
with the congregation united in a service of worship. Rev. R. H. Stone
presided. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. S. Patterson from the
text PhiL 4:13.
The constitutional questions were propounded by Mr. Stone and were
answered in the affirmative thereupon Rev. Henry S. Robinson was
declared duly called and installed pastor of the church. Rev. W. A.
Gamble charged the pastor and Rev. A. Leslie Thompson charged the
congregation. Rev. Henry S. Robinson pronounced the benediction.
The commission, after approving the minutes, adjourned with prayer
by Mr. Gamble.
R. H. STONE, Chairman
A. LESLIE THOMPSON, Clerk
Church Organized — The Commission to organize the Indian
Hill Church presented the following report which was admitted
to the record:
The Commission appointed to organize the Indian Hill Presbyterian
Church met in the Indian Hill Chapel in Stanly County on March 16,
1947 at 2:50 P.M. The meeting was constituted with prayer led by
Rev. J. W. Stork. Those present were: of the Session of the First
Presbyterian Church of Albemarle — Rev. Roy E. Watts, Elders R. B.
Lowder, Henry W. Davis, Guy H. Moose, Jas. P. Sifford, H. P. Efird,
J. W. Lyerly, J. A. Little, J. F. Niven, C. B. Underwood and A. K.
Winget; Elder E. 0. Ross of the Oakboro Session; Elder T. M. Hartsell
of the Locust Church; of the Home Mission Committee — Revs. W. H.
Johnston, F. R. McAlister, J. W. Stork, Elders W. H. Belk and Rufus
A. Grier, Chairman. Rev. R. H. Stone was asked to act as clerk of the
Commission.
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The following were by the Commission received into the organization
to be effected: by statement from the Morgan Memorial Church —
Mrs. W. J. Lee, Mr. Eugene Brattain, Mrs. Eugene Brattain, Mr.
Reece Furr, Mrs. Reece Furr, Mr. Earl Hopkins, Mrs. Earl Hopkins,
Mrs. Helen Lambert, Mrs. John C. Preslar, Tina Lee and Boyd Lee;
the following who had made their profession of faith in Christ and
were attached to the Locust Church were received — Miss Mary McLissie
Drake, Mrs. Lane Simpson, Mr. Webster J. Lee, Mrs. Hattie Morgan
and Mr. Lewis Lambert; by letter or restatement of their faith —
Mrs. Essie Mae Dry (Res.), Mr. Lane Simpson (L), Mr. J. C. Preslar
(Res.), Mr. Henry Clay Preslar (Res.). Mrs. Will O. Drake (Res.).
The Commisison then entered into a service of worship with the con-
gregation with Chairman Grier presiding. Mr. J. R. Siflford read the
Scripture, Mr. E. J. Lyerly led the prayer and the sermon was preached
by Rev. Roy E. Watts on the subject, "Proving our Love to Christ in
Service," from the text John 21:16— "Lovest Thou Me?"
Rev. L. F. Cowan announced to the congregation the action of the
Commission in receiving the members. The Chairman gave the invita-
tion for others to accept Christ and become charter members.
Dr. J. W. Stork led in the phase of the covenant of organization and
pronounced the group constituted a Presbyterian Church. Upon motion
the name of the Church is to be the Indian Hill Presbyterian Church.
Upon motion the congregation decided to elect two Elders and Mr.
W. J. Lee and Mr. Reece Furr were elected. Similarly it was determined
to elect two Deacons and Messrs. Earl Hopkins and Eugene Brattain
were elected.
Rev. F. R. McAlister led the service of ordination and installation
of the officers and the prayer of consecration was led by Rev. W. H.
Johnston during the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. Mr.
Johnston also gave the charge to the officers. Rev. L. F. Cowan was
appointed Temporary Supply until the Spring meeting of the Presby-
tery and this was to be reported to the Commission on the Minister
and His Work.
Greetings were brought to the new congregation by Mr. W. H. Belk
from the Home Mission Com-mittee, by Mr. E. O. Ross from the Oak-
boro Church, by Mr. T. M. Hartsell from the Locust Church and by
Mr. A. K. Winget from the First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Furr, who had given more than two acres of
land, were recognized and Mr. Furr expressed their pleasure in giving
it and voiced the hope that through the Church many souls would be
led to the Lord.
Words of congratulation and greeting were also expressed by Mrs.
C. L. Potts and Mrs. W. E. Meares — former Presidents of Mecklenburg
Presbyterial. Rev. L. F. Cowan gave an expression of his gratitude
for the new Church and for the many visitors who were present — and
particularly those from Ridgecrest. Greetings from the Norwood
Church, being the oldest in Stanly County, were delivered by Dr. Stork.
The roll for charter membership was to be kept open for thirty days.
The benediction was pronounced by Rev. L. F. Cowan. The Commission
reviewed and approved its minutes and was adjourned with prayer by
Rev. F. R. McAlister.
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman
R. H. STONE, Clerk
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 45
Minister Received — Rev. Jas. B. MacLeod presented a Letter
of Transfer from Norfolk Presbytery and applied for mem-
bership in this Presbytery. This letter was found in order
and Presbytery proceeded to his examination. Ajfter the
examinations in accord with the Book of Church Order had
been sustained as satisfactory Mr. MacLeod was enrolled upon
signing the covenant.
The called of the Sharon Church, previously approved by
Presbytery, was placed in his hands and accepted by him.
Auditing Committee — The following report for the Auditing
Committee was presented in the form of a letter to Mr. J. P.
Robinson, Chairman of this Committee. The report was
approved :
Attached you will find reports of all funds of the Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery handled by Rev. R. H. Stone and Rev. J. W. Stewart, Jr.
This audit is only a mathematical check of the records of these funds.
There was neither time nor information to make a complete check of
the sources of the receipts. However, this is believed to be the informa-
tion desired by the Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
G. S. HARRILL
Manual Changes Introduced — Changes in the Manual to set
the report of the Committee on Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief for the Spring Meeting and that of the
Auditing Committee at the Summer Meeting were approved
and final action docketed for the next Stated Meeting.
Educational Institutions — A special report of this Com-
mittee was presented and adopted as follows :
1. That pastors be urged to seek young people naturally and spiritu-
ally qualified for effective Christian service, and influence them to seek
the preparation that the Training School can give them.
2. That each pastor and session be asked to see that the Training
School receives the full percentage of benevolent offerings asked for this
institution by the General Assembly.
3. That the appeal for a fund for improvement and expansion of the
Training School, authorized by TJeneral Assembly, be commended to
the generosity of the people of our Church.
4. That April 20, 1947, or as soon thereafter as possible, the work
and needs of the Training School be presented in some appropriate way
to the congregations.
5. That special prayer be made for the Training School that God may
more abundantly use it in meeting the great and increasing need for
Trained Christian workers.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. WATTS, Chairman
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Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — This Commit-
tee presented a special report which was adopted as follows:
We recommend that Presbytery approve the applications for the
following amounts from the Committee of Ministerial Relief for the
Church Year 1947-48.
Rev. Morison Brown $420.00 Mrs. J. A. Caligan $300.00
Rev. W. B. S. Chandler 480.00 Miss Elise Hardin 144.00
Rev. W. C. C. Foster 480.00 Mrs. R. J. Mcllwaine 300.00
Rev. M. E. Peabody 480.00 Mrs. E. C. Murray, Sr. 240.00
Mrs. A. S. Anderson 240.00 Mrs. L. H. Query 240.00
Mrs. J. E. Berryhill 240.00 Mrs. W. C. Underwood 240.00
We recommend that the name of Jack Thomas Moore of the West
Avenue Church be dropped from our list of candidates.
Respectfully submitted,
O. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman
Defense Service Council — The report of this Council was
received as information.
Camp Hermon — The Chairman of Presbytery's Religious
Education Committee presented the report of progress made
in the development of Camp Hermon which was received as
information. The following recommendations were adopted:
1. That Presbytery go on record as granting the Campsite Com-
mittee permission to conduct the second phase of its financial campaign
during the Church year 1948-49 and that the priority over other Pres-
bytery special appeals be given this campaign.
2. That Churches be urged to use the Campsite for properly chap-
eroned groups after June 1st, in order that our people may become
acquainted with the splendid possibilities in Camp Hermon.
3. That Presbytery endorse the idea of holding Vesper Services at
Camp Hermon on Sunday evenings during August, 1947, these to be
supervised by Presbytery's Committee on Religious Education.
4. That Presbytery accept the invitation of the Campsite Committee
to hold its July meeting at Camp Hermon on a self-sustaining basis,
the cost of dinner not to exceed fifty cents per plate. (Two gifts were
promised to cover a large part of this expense.)
5. That permission to borrow up to $7500 by the Trustees of Pres-
bytery for development of the Camp, which was granted at the last
Stated Session, be renewed.
Respectfully submitted,
W. CHESTER KELLER, Chairman
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 47
Federal Cauncil Overture^ — The following overture was
adopted and the Clerk instructed to forward it to the General
Assembly:
"The Presbytery of Mecklenburg Overtures the General Assembly, in
session at Montreat, N. C, May 29, 1947, to withdraw from the Federal
Council of Churches."
Bills and Overtures — The Committee on Bills and Over-
tures presented the following report which was adopted:
Your Committee recommends that the following overture presented
by the Session of the Myers Park Presbyterian Church be adopted and
forwarded to the General Assembly, in Session at Montreat, N. C, May
29, 1947:
That Paragraph One Hundred and Fifty-six, Book of Church Order,
with reference to the election of Elders and Deacons for a "limited
term" be amended.
The proposed amendment to be: "If any particular church, by a
majority vote at a Congregational Meeting, shall prefer to elect Ruling
Elders and Deacons for a limited term in the exercise of their func-
tions, this may be done; provided that the time of such service be made
to consist of not less than three classes, one of which classes shall be
elected at regular intervals stipulated by the Congregation — et cetera."
The intent of this amendment is to make it possible for a particular
church employing the election of officers for a limited term of service
to use the "Rotary System" without the necessity of having an annual
election, and without being bound to have only three classes in either
of the official boards.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. G. McCLURE
C. E. S. KRAEMER
R. A. GRIER
Call Accepted — The call for the pastoral services of the
Rev. C. A. Harper for the Seigle Avenue Church, having been
approved by the Presbytery, was placed in his hands and
accepted by him.
Installations — This Standing Committee reported as fol-
lows, which report was adopted:
That the following Commissions be appointed:
1. To install Rev. James B. McLeod as pastor of the Sharon Church
— Rev. Jas. A. Jones to preach the sermon and propound the constitu-
tional questions; Rev. J. Walton Stewart to charge the congregation;
Rev. P. P. Thrower to charge the pastor; Elder F. W. Black to preside;
and Elder E. Floyd Smith to complete the Commission. This service
to be held May 4th at 8 P.M.
2. To install Rev. C. A. Harper as pastor of the Seigle Avenue
Church — To preside and propound Constitutional Questions — ^Dr. Chas.
48 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PEESBYTERY
M. Boyd; to preach the sermon, Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; to charge
the congregation Elder J. W. Kiser; to charge the pastor Rev. T. W.
MacLean; as alternate Elder N. C. White. This service to be held
May 8th at 8 P.M.
In each case the quorum was set at two Ministers and one Elder,
The Judicial Committee reported that nothing had come
before them.
Resolutions — The Committee on Resolutions submitted the
following report which was adopted by a rising vote:
Mecklenburg Presbytery wishes to express its sincere thanks to the
pastor, officers, and members of the Wilmore Presbyterian Church for
their most cordial hospitality to us.
We are especially grateful to the women of the Church for the
delicious and bountiful dinner which was so graciously served.
We congratulate the Congregation on its splendid growth and plans
for future expansion.
We recommend the adoption of this report by a rising vote and that
a copy be read to the congregation.
Respectfully submitted,
R. T. BAKER
W. HARVEY MORRISON
J. A. CARRIKER
The Committee on Synod's Records reported no matters
requiring the attention of Presbytery.
Advisory Committee — The following report of this Com-
mittee was adopted:
Your committee is happy to report another year of effective service
on the part of the agencies over which we have supervision.
Presbytery's office, under the capable leadership of Rev. R. H. Stone,
with the assistance of Miss Sue McLeod, has continued to render in-
valuable service to the churches of the Presbytery, and to many indi-
viduals and committees seeking counsel and aid. The value of this
office can be seen in part when we realize that an increasing number
of Presbyteries are establishing such offices. We commend this office
to the churches of the Presbytery, and ask for the full benevolent
apportionment assigned to our committee by Presbytery.
Dr. C. M. Boyd, our Minister to the Hospitals, continues to give him-
self unreservedly to the work, and from an increasing number of
sources, we hear praise for Dr. Boyd, and for this ministry. Since
September, 1945, when this program was inaugurated, Dr. Boyd has
made approximately 6000 visits to Presbyterians, who were patients
in the hospitals of Charlotte. He has averaged 6 or 7 visits to each
patient, and is constantly being asked to visit non-Presbyterians, and
non-Christians.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 49
As a small token of appreciation for the faithfulness of these work-
ers, the committee voted a bonus of $100.00 each for them.
Your committee recommends the following budget for the fiscal year,
beginning April 1, 1947:
General Secretary's salary $ 4,000.00
Car allowance for General Secretary 500.00
MAF dues for General Secretary 300.00
Office Secretary's salary 2,000.00
Office rent 225.00
Office expenses 500.00
Salary of the Minister to the Hospitals 2,400.00
Office expense of the Minister to Hospitals 600.00
MAF dues of the Minister to the Hospitals 180.00
TOTAL $10,705.00
Your attention is called to the fact that the salary and expenses of
the Minister of the Hospitals comes through the Home Mission Com-
mittee.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES G. McCLURE, Chairman
CHESTER KELLER
J. B. FICKLEN
RUFUS GRIER
W. E. PRICE
Treasurers — ^The following Treasurer's reports were pre-
sented and adopted:
MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
BENEVOLENCES, RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
For the Year Ending March 31, I9'47
R. H. Stone, Treasurer
Cause Receipts Disbursements
Foreign Missions $18,935.90 $18,935.90
Assembly's Home Missions 7,001.69 7,001.69
Home Mission Emergency Fund 10,275.96 10,275.96
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief 3,866.97 3,866.97
Religious Education and Publication 2,278.95 2,278.95
Defense Service Council 1,437.64 1,437.64
War Relief 1,642.96 1,642.96
Evangelism 347.23 347.23
Radio 363.35 363.35
Assembly's Training School 542.75 542.75
American Bible Society 427.01 427.01
Presbyterian Orphans Home 4,170.09 4,170.09
Synod's Home Missions 3,554.40 3,554.40
Religious Education in Synod 1,752.44 1,752.44
Educational Institution Incl. U. T. Sem. 10,009.19 10,009.19
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Presbyterian Home for the Aged
Alexander Home
Barium Scholarship Fund
William Black Home
Presbytery's Home Missions
Presbytery's Office
Religious Education in the Presbytery
Camp Site
Mecklenburg Presbytery's Building Fund
Adjustment with St. Andrews Auxiliary
TOTALS $109,926.13 $109,926.13
I. THE HOME MISSION COMMITTEE
RECEIPTS:
96.00
96.00
57.97
57.97
20.00
20.00
38.00
38.00
33,182.38
33,182.38
6,866.40
6,866.40
2,374.69
2,374.69
279.95
279.95
399.33
399.33
4.88
4.88
Balance in the Bank
$ 3,839.89
Benevolent account
33,182.38
Rent of manse
600.00
Committee of Religious Education
900.00
Vacation Fund
350.00
Caldwell's Men's Club
100.00
Dividends
24.00
Mr. W. H. Belk
1,800.00
Pre-Synod Conference
369.09
Sale of Government surplus
2,827.50
Designated gifts
1,100.00
Young People's Fellowship
58.00
Sale of Helton house
225.00
Gifts to work
55.00
Altan and Bethany Churches (moving)
50.00
To adjust bank balance
.10
TOTAL RECEIPTS $45,480.96 $45,480.96
DISBURSEMENTS:
Salaries and supplies $21,051.94
Christmas checks 850.00
Collector of Internal Revenue 454.50
Minister's Annuity Fund 963.96
Minister to Hospitals and part MAF dues 3,135.05
Expense of pastor prospects 181.85
War surplus materials 3,000.00
Pre-Synod Conference 369.09
Chapel expense 101.20
Designated gifts • 1,100.00
Altan manse rent 80.00
Insurance 45.69
Book account 138.15
Architectural service 32.00
Photographic equipment and supplies 113.09
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Bank Charges
3.72
Lots
1,001.50
Church and Manse Building Fund
expense
73.17
Vacation Fund
408.43
Moving ministers
874.45
New Buildings
4,994.84
Expense of manse
6.04
Annual Conference expense
48.00
Repairs
244.63
Maps
22.61
Loan to Sunset Hills Bldg. Fund
1,000.00
Home Mission Emergency Fund Expense
261.29
Hauling
67.15
Mecklenburg Presbyterian
265.24
News Printing House
11.00
Presbytery's Building Fund
2,000.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS:
$42,898.59 $42,898.59
BALANCE IN BANK $ 2,582.37
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
II. THE CHURCH AND MANSE BUILDING FUND
RECEIPTS:
Balance $2,383.67
From calls 3,309.02
Other gifts 897.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $6,589.69 $6,589.69
DISBURSEMENTS:
Turner Church S. S. rooms $ 500.00
Turner Church — special 147.00
Piedmont Courts Bldg. 79.00
Sunset Hills Church 1,477.00
Camden S. S. rooms 500.00
Commonwealth S. S. Bldg. 1,025.16
Commonwealth — special 75.00
Amay James Church — special 50.00
S. Tryon St. Extension — special 247.52
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $4,100.68 $4,100.68
BALANCE: $2,489.01
Of this balance $500.00 is for Rourk; $1,239.50
is the Newell Call and $453.00 is on the growing
West Boulevard Call.
There has been given to the Sunset Hills
Church, otherwise unreported, the sum of $1,270.28.
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
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III. THE RESERVE BUILDING FUND
Balance on hand $8,500.00
Commitments paid during year 2,500.00
BALANCE IN BANK:
Which has been committed as follows:
Bethlehem
N. Charlotte manse
Troy manse
West Boulevard Church
Manse — Fordham Road
$6,000.00
$ 500.00
1,000.00
500.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
TOTAL $6,000.00
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
IV. SEIGLE AVENUE BUILDING FUND FOR 1946-1947
RECEIPTS:
From friend of Miss Kathryn Hunt $ 200.00
Allison Fence Company 25.00
Home Mission Emergency Fund returns 10.50
Home Mission Emergency Fund returns 10,483.40
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $10,718.90
The latter check is on Savings account.
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
V. THE PRESBYTERY'S OFFICE |
RECEIPTS:
Balance * $ 381.96
Benevolent Account 6,866.40
Sale of materials and phone calls 254.40
Honorariums 112.50
Home Mission Committee 3,000.00
Pre-Synod H. M. Conference 16.66
Camp Site 30.04
Committee on Religious Education 22.80
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $10,684.76 $10,684.76
DISBURSEMENTS:
Salary and car allowance of Secretary $ 3,900.00
M.A.F. dues of Secretary 270.07
Salary of Office Secretary 1,800.00
Salary and part M.A.F. Minister to Hospital 3,045.00
Office rent 225.00
Materials 260.23
Geo. E. Wilson, P.M. 149.97
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53
Telephone and telegrams
Gray and Creech, Inc.
Kale-Lawing Co.
Publicity
Other office expense
Movie and slide supplies
Religious Education expense
Pre-Synod Conference expense
Benevolent account — 2 years bank charges
Bank charges
Auditing books
Bonuses
BALANCE
186.31
74.62
84.85
8.45
83.90
25.28
26.42
3.09
36.49
11.92
15.00
' ,
$10,206.60
$10,684.76
300.00
10,506.60
$10,506.60 $ 178.16
Respectfully submitted,
R. H. STONE, Treasurer ,
VI. MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY EXPENSE FUND
RECEIPTS:
Cash on hand April 9, 1946
Received from churches
TOTAL RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS:
J. W. Stork, Clerk
Jn. R. Rosebro, Clerk
F. C. Debele, Clerk
B. F. Yandell, Clerk
Mrs. Ray Hon, Typing Statistical Tables
Kale-Lawing, Supplies
E. C. Scott, G. A. Assessment
J. W. Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk
Minister's Annuity Fund
Von Boeckmann-Jones, Statistical Tables
J. W. Stewart, Postage
Lassiter Press, Minutes
C. M. Gibbs, Synod's Assessment
Presbyterian Committee of
Publications, Supplies
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
BALANCE $2,563.97
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Treasurer
$1,852.17
4,444.61
$6,296.78
$ 15.00
15.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
8.29
2,110.90
300.00
22.58
13.50
22.00
590.00
601.86
J
13.68
3,732.81
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Sessional Records — The Committee on Sessional Records
presented the following report which was adopted:
The following Churches failed to present their Sessional Records: St.
Andrews, Amay James, Morgan Memorial, Cornelius, Bethel, Hamlet,
EUerbe, Mt. Carmel, Norman, Troy, Lilesville, Albemarle Second, Haw-
ley Memorial, Peachland, Rockingham.
Some exceptions were taken to records which were submitted, the
most common being: omission of Statistical reports; members present
at meeting omitted; no record of election or report of representatives
to Presbytery or Synod; place from which and to which members re-
ceived or dismissed not given.
P. P. THROWER
J. W. GRIER
Statistical Report — The Stated Clerk presented a partial re-
port compiled from Statistical summaries from the Churches
and was granted permission to complete this report and for-
ward same to the Stated Clerk of the Assembly.
The Minutes were read and adopted :
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
The closing prayer was led by the Rev. J. A. Russell.
Presbytery adjourned to meet at Camp Hermon on July 15,
1947, at 10:00 A.M.
F. R. McALISTER, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Acting Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk
STATISTICAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1947.
MINISTERS
AND I.ICENirATES
Nl'MHEH OF
CANDIDATES
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A. H. Kev, P
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J. E. Wayland, P
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Wathaw. N. C. R. 1
Charlotte, N. 0
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MINUTES
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MECKLENBURG
PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting
Westminster Church — June 19, 1947
177th Stated Session
Camp Hermon — July 15, 1947
178 th Stated Session
Ellerbe Church— October 28, 1947
it ^ i^
Next Stated Session
Thomasboro Church — January 20, 1948
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Commiitees
(a) Stewardship
(b) Records of Presbytery
(c) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreigr
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
I'lace of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Religious Education
(c) Advisory Committee
(d) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(e) Sessional Records
(f) Synod's Minutes
(g) Women's Work
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Auditing
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Bible Cause
(d) Educational Institutions
(e) Assembly's Minutes
(f) Nominations
(h) Evangelism
(g) Orphans' Home
Popular Meeting on Orphans*
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 8
DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Rev. Jos. L. Griggs, Moderator, Summer Meeting:
Rev. W. Chester Keller, Moderator, Fall Meeting
Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Stated Clerk (1949)
Rev. B. Frank Yandell, Permanent Clerk (1948)
Rev. F. C. Debele, Assistant Clerk (1950)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1950)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1948— Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Mr. I. W. Stewart. Charlotte.
1950— Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. McPheeters, Charlotte.
Presbytery —
1948— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1949— Mr. John S. Cansler, Charlotte.
1950— Mr. W. H. Abernathy
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young
1948 — Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr. James E. Williams, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. Vincent Alexander, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier
1948— Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. A. T. Tavlor; Rev. J. W. Stork;
Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. S. M. Glasgow; Rev. W. L. Hall; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer;
Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte; Mr. Harvey Morrison,
Charlotte.
1950— Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. W. T. Smith; Rev. Holmes Rolston;
Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte; Mr. E. F. Cail, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. W. Chester Keller
1948 — Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. A. Leslie Thompson; Mr. Reginald
Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. S. M. Inman; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr. John M. Dunlap;
Mr. Clyde L. Hunter.
1950— Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. J. N. Stribling,
Charlotte; Mr. T. P. Graham, Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. R. P. Boyd.
1948 — Rev. W. C. Keller; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. R. F. Boyd; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
1948 — Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Robt. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. R. E. Suther, Charlotte.
1950— Rev. G. F. Garlington; Mr. C. B. Choate, Charlotte.
Auditing :
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson.
1948 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1949 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1950— Mr. J. E. Williams, Charlotte.
Bible Cause:
Chairman — Rev. D. K. Snyder.
1948— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. R. L. Smith, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. Vester McLaughlin, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. H. E. Pickard; Mr. H. G. Robinson, Charlotte.
CHristian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev. 0. C. Williamson.
1948 — Rev. 0. C. Williamson; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. C. A. Harper; Mr. G. D. Aitken, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. J. A. Carriker; Mr. J. I. Hutchison.
Christian Relations:
Chairman — ^Rev. T. M. MacLean.
1948 — Rev. Geo. Houck.
1949— Rev. T. M. MacLean.
1950 — Mr. John S. Cansler, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions :
Chairman — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
1948— Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr. P. F. Howerton, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. T. M. MacLean; Mr. T. R. Sparrow, Charlotte.
1950 — Mr. John Otts; Mr. John Rumple.
Evangelism :
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Mr. Lester Ransom.
1949 — Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. Tom Glasgow, Charlotte.
1950— Rev. J. R. Tackett; Mr. Thad Biggers.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Examinations:
1. Experimental Piety-The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies— 1948, Rev. J. R. Carriker; 1949, Rev. J. R.
Rosebro; 1950, Rev. C. H. Little.
3. Languages — 1948, Rev. C. C. Beam; 1949, Rev. J. E. Wayland;
1950, Rev. T. W. MacLean.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1948, Rev. Carl Howie; 1949, Rev.
W. I. Howell; 1950, Rev. C. H. Sides.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy— 1948, Rev. P. P. Thrower; 1949,
Rev. D. K. Snyder; 1950, Rev. L. F. Cowan.
6. English Bibles, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric — 1948, Rev. C. A. Harper;
1949, Rev. J. A. Jones; 1950, Rev. F. S. Johnston.
7. Church History— 1948, Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr; 1949, Rev. L. F.
Cowan; 1950, Rev. C. M. Boyd.
8. Theology— 1948, Rev. O. C. Williamson, Rev. R. F. Whitley; 1949,
Rev. W. L. Hall, Rev. M. B. Prince; 1950, Rev. H. S. Robinson,
Rev. W. H. Johnston.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1948, Rev. R. H. Stone,
Rev. S. M. Glasgow; 1949, Rev. J. W. Grier, Rev. C. H. Little;
1950, Rev. Roy F. Whitley, Rev. W. B. Neill.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture — 1948, Rev. 0. C. Williamson;
1949, Rev. C. A. Harper; 1950, Rev. R. F. Boyd.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1948— Rev. H. B. Blakely; Mr. Angus Shaw, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. J. E. McLaughlin.
1950— Rev. A. L. Thompson; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
Nominations :
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1948 — Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. Vernon Patterson,
Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer; Mr. W. R. Garrison,
Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. 0. C. Williamson; Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Mr. R.
L. Price, Charlotte.
Orphans' Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1948— Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. W. S. Cunningham.
1949— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. C. Gilchrist.
1950— Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. David Oven.
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Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. S. N. Milton.
1948— Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. P. W. Davenport.
1949~-Rev. J. L. Russell; Mr. W. H. Abernethy.
1950— Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. David Johnston.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. James B. MacLeod.
1948— Rev. J. W. Grier.
1949— Rev. J. L. Russell.
1950 — Rev. James B. MacLeod.
Stewardship :
Chairman — Rev. J. B. Ficklen.
1948— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Mr. T. R. Stewart.
1949 — Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1950— Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. H. B. Patterson.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Geo. F. Houck.
1948— Rev. S. N. Milton: Mr. G. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. Geo. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
1950— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. Jn. A. McGee.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. Gower Croswell.
1948— Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Stewart; Mr. E. P. Nisbet.
1950— Rev. Gower Croswell; Mr. H. F. Wolfe.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. J. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier,
Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1.
M. E. Sentelle, D.D.
45.
2.
J. W. Grier
46.
3.
C. H. Little
47.
4.
J. G. Garth
48.
5.
J. W. Stork, D.D.
49.
6.
R. H. M. Brown
50.
7.
J. M. Walker, D.D.
51.
8.
W. H. Frazer, D.D.
52.
9.
Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
53.
10.
M. E. Peabody
54.
11.
W. B. S. Chandler
55.
12.
C. C. Beam
56.
13.
S. B. McLean
57.
14.
W. H.Johnston
58.
15.
J. C. McGehee
59.
16.
B. Frank Yandell
60.
17.
W. C. Copeland
61.
18.
J. C. Grier
62.
19.
T. R. Alexander
63.
20.
A. T. Taylor
64.
21.
M. B. Prince, Jr.
65.
22.
H. C. Carmichael
66.
23.
W. A. Nicholson
67.
24.
W. B. Neill
68.
25.
A. H. Eraser
69.
26.
C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
70.
27.
R. A. Young, D.D.
71.
28.
Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
72.
29.
A. H. Key
73.
30.
E. V. Wiley
74.
31.
A. L. Roberts
75.
32.
W. L Howell, Jr.
76.
33.
Daniel K. Snyder
77.
34.
T. H. Mitchell
78.
35.
W. T. Smith
79.
36.
Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
80.
37.
Jas. A.Jones, D.D.
81.
38.
J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
82
39.
Jas. L. Russell
83.
a 4
40.
Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
41.
F. R. McAlister
84.
42.
R. H. Stone
85.
43.
R. E. Watts
86.
44.
J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
87.
P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
E. L. Flanagan
Paul P. Thrower
J. L. Griggs
Holmes Rolston, D.D.
Robt. F. Boyd. Th. M.
Frederick C. Debele, Jr.
Chas. G. McClure, D.D.
Sam M. Inman
Geo. F. Houck
J. 0. Mann, D.D.
F. Clyde Pratt
Jonas Barclay
Carl G. Howie
R. L. McBath
W. M. Walsh
J. E. Wayland
F. S. Johnston
W. Chester Keller
O. C. Williamson, D.D.
W. P. Robertson
Samuel M. Glasgow, D.D.
Sam N. Milton
A. Leslie Thompson
Wm. A. Gamble
C. A. Harper
Roy F. Whitley
Chas. E. S. Kraemer, D.D.
C. C. McNeill, D.D.
Warner L. Hall, D.D.
L. F. Cowan
T. M. MacLean
J. B. Ficklen
Homer A. Spencer
Chas. H. Sides
J. R. Tackett
Jno. A. Carriker
Gower Croswell
Henry S. Robinson
Jas. B. MacLeod
Gordon F. Garlington
H. E. Pickard
S. M. Hutchison
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF CHURCHES
CbarelM* Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First David M. Morrow O. G. Whitley
1029 E. Main St. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second B. B. Taylor C. O. Josey
Stanley Hdwe. Albemarle Radio Co.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough G. W. Griffin
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Mrs. Sarah Reid
504 E. Boundry Rt. 4, Box 330
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Box 724 Badin, N. C.
Badin, N. C.
Banks J. S. Howey M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams Mrs. Stacy Tucker
414 Cherry St. 402 Cherry St.
Monroe, N. C. Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Roy Snipes Roy Snipes
Monroe Hdwe. Co. Monroe, N. C.
Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem 1. D. Crowell Buford A. Price
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Beulah C. H. Webb J. P. Belk
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd Vance Baucom Mrs. J. U. Thrower
Rt. 2 Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial -__R. B. Collins J. G. Fraser
339 Clement Ave. 1830 Park Dr.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
9
CliurckMi Clerk of Session
Camden J. Thomas Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C.
Cameronian
Oamp Greene
.C. W. McLendon
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1
Rockingham, N. C.
.J. D. Hawfield
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C.
Candor D. C. Ewing, Jr.
Candor, N. C.
Central Steele Creek -R. R. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte First H. C. Alexander
Box 1413
Charlotte, 1, N. C,
Commonwealth O. L. Bellinger
3426 Commonwealth
Charlotte, N. C.
John Cox
Rt. 1, Box 71
Rockingham, N. C.
Cooks Memorial R. F. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269
Charlotte, N. C.
Cornelius W. C. Blakely
N. Main St.
Cornelius, N. C.
Community
Covenant
1 — Second Branch
2 — Westmin. Branch
Ellerbe First
Hamlet First
J. T. Porter
1207 S. Blvd
Charlotte, N. C.
A. M. Rea
2417 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
.J. H. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
.S. O. Bauersfeld
Entwistle St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Hawley Memorial ^ Carlton Billingsley
Box 71, Polkton, N. C.
Hopewell
Joe L. Puckett
Rt. 1
Huntersville, N. C.
Treasurer
Miss Ethel Hildreth
Route 3
Wadesboro, N. C.
J. M. Bethune
Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
C. W. Kelly
2049 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Hoyie Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C.
T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
W. N. Ward
202 W. Trade
Charlotte, N. C.
E. H. Austin
1240 Greenwood
Charlotte, N. C.
John Cox
Rt. 1, Box 71
Rockingham, N. C,
C. A. Dunn
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
J. E. Baxter
Cornelius, N. C.
W. A. Montgomery
221 N. College St.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. L. Alexander
1600 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
C. M. Pepper
303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. G.
Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 84, Polkton, N. C.
J. M. Blythe
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. 0.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnett
Huntersville, N. C.
Box 135
Indian Hill R. F. Furr
Rt. 1, Oakboro, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Rt. 1
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park .Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia __: Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 370, Candor, N. C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek J. D. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Box 132
Marshville, N. C.
Marston '. A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Van Wych, S. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
401% W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
M. E. Brittain
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
T. A. Biggers
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
J. H. Baker
112 S. Hayne
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Worth Little
Stanfield, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskill
Box 370, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. S. N. Smith
Marshville, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
E. R. Cathey
430 Linwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
D. B. Gettys
810 Branch St.
Monroe, N. C.
A. R. Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 11
Churches Clerk of Session Treasurer
Mt. Gilead R. A. McRae R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C. Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry D. H. Dunn W. M. Berryhill
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park C. W. Gilchrist C. B. Ross
1122 S. Blvd. 2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, 4, N. C.
Nevin A. B. Winchester J. R. Button
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
Newell S. B. Wilson Wilbur X. Yerton
Newell, N. C. Box 28, Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C. Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young J. W. Hardison
810 E. 36th St. Box 243
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood R. B. Winchester Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C. Norwood, N. C.
Oakboro E. O. Ross G. E. Crowell, Jr.
Box 196, Oakboro, N.C.Oakboro, N. C.
Pageland H. H. Houston Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C. Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville R. T. Wingate
Rt. 6, Charlotte. N.C. Paw Creek, N. C.
Pee Dee ^ J. V. Ussery Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C. Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Philadelphia J. W. Morris Jno. M. McEwen
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville .-. Roy G. Stames Robt. C. Hair
Pineville, N. C. Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick S.C.Elliott
1315 Matheson 1954 Plaza Ct.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C,
Pleasant Hill J. W. Hickman A. M. Thompson
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal N. C. Grier
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Ckarck** Clerk of Session Treasurer
Ramah J. W. Caldwell C. D. Bradford
Rt. 1 Huntersville, N. C.
Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth - W. J. Sims W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell W. T. Wicker W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C. Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood Howard Brawley
X Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockincrfaam First C. R. McNair R. C. Price
Rockingrham, N. C. Box 177
Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson Leroy McAuley
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
St. Andrews J. W. Craig, Jr. A. H. Clark
2121 Rozell's Fer. Rd. 1913 Greene Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
J. G. Spratt T. Mack Hill
St. Paul 2118 Kirkwood Ave. 1715 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts Mrs. L. T. Gill
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C. Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
Seigle Avenue D. A. McGill W. G. Grice
845 Belmont 612 N. Davidson
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Selwyn Avenue R. L. Price H. L. Rogers
249 Ridgewood 2200 Coloony Rd.
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon E. F. Smith J. K. Godfrey
Rt. 3, Box 64 Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler R. A. Plyler Carr Price
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry J.R.Perry
15 Academy 15 Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C. Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis W. T. Hoover
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C. 662 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
13
Cburches Clerk of Session
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C
Stephenson M. M. Pressley
R.F.D., Monroe, N. C.
Sugaw Creek ->— J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Sunset Hills Jas. A. Moore
525 McDonald Ave.
Charlotte
Tabernacle
Tenth Avenue
Thomasboro __
Troy
Turner
Unionville
Wadesboro _ _
.0. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
-A. B. Mackey
616 Mt. Vernon Ave
Charlotte, 3, N. C.
-H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
-C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
-J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
.J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Walkersville _
Waxhaw
C. A. Bland
West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. G.
S. H. McCain
Rt, 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
T. R. Nisbet
Box 217
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9. Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore
.H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer
Otto C. Brown
,Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
B. F. Kimbrell
Indian Trail, N. C.
F. S. Neal, Jr.
801 Bromley Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
L. D. Baker
313 McDonald Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Jno. E. Boyd
,312 W. 9th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
•J. S. Bennett
3810 Tuckseegee Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C.
J. W. Scarboro
Wadesboro, N. C.
Knox R. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
B. E. Hudson
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard S. Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
D. W. Cathey
400 W. Park Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
14 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C,
June 19, 1947
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in special session in
the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at
2:00 P.M., on the above date, with the Moderator, Rev. F. R.
McAlister, presiding.
Rev. J. M. Walker led in prayer.
The Rion — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers— F. C. Pratt; C. C. McNeill; L. F. Cowan: J. A. Jones; W. A.
Gamble; T. W. MacLean; S. B. McLean; J. M. Walker; W. C. Keller; A.
L. Thompson; W. L. Hall; J. B. Ficklen; J. W. Grier; J. B. MacLeod; H.
S. Robinson; Jonas Barclay; C. G. McClure; Holmes Rolston; 0. C. Wil-
liamson; C. M. Boyd; C C. Beam; B. F. Yandell; J. E. Wayland; R. H.
Stone; J. W. Stewart Jr.; P. P. Thrower; R. F. Whitley; F. C. Debele Jr.;
F. R. McAlister; R. A. Young; R. H. M. Brown; J. G. Garth, and Gower
Crosswell. — 33.
Ruling Elders — A. J. Beall, Myers Parks; T. F. Black, Sharon; G. B.
McClellan, Monroe; M. M. Grey, Westminster; R. L. Porter, Charlotte
Second; W. P. Wilson, Sugar Creek; W. E. Price, Caldwell Memorial;
Rob*t. Glasgow Jr., Charlotte First; W. D. VanDerburgh, Pageland; P.
W. Davenport, Paw Creek; and R. A. Grier, Steele Creek. — 11.
A quorum being present, Presbytery proceeded to its busi-
ness.
The Call — ^The call for this meeting was read and found in
order, and is as follows:
Charlotte, N. C.
June 9, 1947.
Constitutional requirements having been complied with the Presby-
tery of Mecklenburg is hereby called to meet at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on Thursday, June 19th, 1947, at 2:00
P.M., to transact the following business if the way be clear:
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 15
1. To dissolve the Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Second
Presbyterian Church of Charlotte.
2. To appoint a Commission to organize the Covenant Presbyterian
Church.
3. To attend to any matters arising out of the above.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
Ruling Elder H. G. Robinson reported the action of the
Westminster Church and Ruling Elder Emmet Crook the
action of the Second Presbyterian Church whereby these Con-
gregations petitioned the Presbytery to unite them, thereby
forming a new Presbyterian Church.
The following motion was adopted : That Mecklenburg Pres-
bytery unite the Congregations of the Second Presbyterian
Church and the Westminster Presbyterian Church to form a
single Presbyterian Church ; and, that the Presbytery appoint
a Commission to consummate this union according to the
plan adopted by these two churches.
The following Commission was appointed to organize this new Church
and to install the Pastors: Rev. Hunter B. Blakely to preside and
propound the constitutional questions; Rev. Chas. M. Boyd to lead in
prayer; Rev. James A. Jones to preach the sermon; Rev. J. M. Walker
to charge the ministers; Ruling Elder Hunter Marshall to charge tlie
congregation; Ruling Elder W. E. Price as alternate. The service is to
be held on June 22nd, at the Second Presbyterian Church, at 8:00 P.M.
A quorum is to be three ministers and one ruling elder.
Presbytery adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas, the congregations of the Second Presbyterian Church and
the Westminster Presbyterian Church have been called to meet on June
22, 1947, in the manner prescribed by the Book of Church Order, to
elect and install pastors.
Whereas the ministers to be elected and installed as pastors of the
new church, the successor to the two churches named above are the
pastors of the two churches which shall unite to form the new church,
Whereas the calls of the Second Presbyterian Church to Warner L.
Hall, and of the Westminster Presbyterian Church to James B, Ficklen,
which have been approved by the Presbytery of Mecklenburg, differ
from the calls to be extended by the new church only in the name of the
church,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Presbytery of Mecklenburg grant to
the Commission on the Minister and His Work the power in this in-
stance to approve the calls of the new church and to place them in the
hands of the ministers elected; and upon this approval the Presbytery,
through its Commission, chosen for this purpose, shall proceed to install
the pastors.
16 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The following resolution was also adopted :
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg having proceeded to unite the Second
Presbyterian Church of Charlotte and the Westminster Presbyterian
Church, and being- aware that there is deep regret on the part of some
of the members of each church that the two churches shall cease to
exist, expresses hereby to these persons its high commendation of their
loyalty to their churches which prompted their regret, and beseeches
from them continuing and gracious fidelity to the new church and to the
whole kingdom of Christ.
The minutes were read and approved.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following a closing prayer led by Rev. J. A. Jones Presby-
tery adjourned.
F. R. McALISTER, Moderator.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
B. FRANK YANDELL, Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 17
The One Hundred Seventy-Seventh
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Camp Hermon,
Charlotte, N. C,
July 15, 1947
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-seventh Stated Session at Camp Hermon, Route 8,
Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. F. R. McAlister, presided. Presbytery
was led in prayer. Mr. McAlister preached the sermon on
II Samuel 18:29, "Is the Young Man Safe?'*
Memorial — Rev. J. G. Garth read a memorial to the Rev. G.
H. Atkinson. This was adopted and is as follows:
GEORGE HANNAH ATKINSON
George Hannah Atkinson was born in Charlotte Court House, Vir-
ginia, November 30, 1874. His father was Rev. William Robert Atkinson,
D.D., and his mother was Lucy Morton Hannah. George was bom while
his father was pastor at Smith ville, Va., from 1871 to 1875. The family
moved to Raleigh in 1875, where Dr. Atkinson was a teacher in Peace
Institute. In 1878, Dr. Atkinson became the head of the Female Institute
in Charlotte, and this institution became under his guidance the Presby-
terian College for Women in 1890 in the old building now used as an
apartment house on College street, alongside the railroad tracks. In
1912 it became Queens College under the leadership of Dr. John L.
Caldwell.
During the 18 years Dr. Atkinson was at the head of this girls'
school, from 1878 to 1896, George was a lad and a youth and often ac-
companied his father when he preached at various churches in Meck-
lenburg presbytery as a supply. The whole family, father, mother, two
sons and two daughters were admired and loved by the entire city, and
many alumnae of the college held Dr. Atkinson in the highest reverence.
While the family was in Charlotte, George attended the Citadel Military
College in Charleston, S. C, where he obtained the degree of B.S. From
1896 to 1899 he attended McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.
18 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
George Atkinson was licensed 1899 by Chicago presb3^ery and or-
dained by the same presbytery in 1900. He took charge of a group of
churches in Pennsylvania, known as Trout Run. In 1901, he became co-
pastor at the First Presbyterian church in Charlotte, N. C., where he
remained for two years, acting as city missionary. He became pastor
of the First Presbyterian church of Monroe, N. C. in 1903 and remained
at that position till 1908. In some respects this was his most fruitful
work, assisted by his talented wife, Frances Antoinette Bridges, who
died suddenly in Asheville where she was making an address to a group
of women.
Mr. Atkinson became pastor at Albemarle from 1909 to 1912, and
founding the Albemarle Normal and Industrial Institute in Albemarle, a
Mecklenburg presbytery's institution, he gave up his charge in the
church and became head of the Normal School from 1909 till 1915. This
institution was closed by the presbytery and Mr, Atkinson opened a
similar school in Salisbury, the Southern Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute in 1915-1922, continuing the objective of the former school of help-
ing underprivileged girls get an education.
Mr. Atkinson was field agent for Flora Macdonald College from 1922-
23, and took a similar position with Moody Bible Institute 1923-25. He
had unusual gifts for raising money, and he was eminently unselfish
in his promotion of good causes, asking nothing for himself.
After two years in the west, in Oklahoma and Kansas, he became
pastor at Leland, Miss., for two years, 1926-27, when he joined the
Mississippi synodical educational campaign. He continued financial activ-
ities which he exercised in various points, till ill health overtook him,
and he made his home for several years with his brother, Christopher
Atkinson in Columbia, S. C; who now lives in Daytona Beach, Fla. His
two sisters, Mrs. Anne Atkinson Chamberlayne and Mrs. Alice Atkin-
son Santo, both live in Richmond, Va. Mr. Atkinson's son. Ensign
Edward Coith Atkinson, was born 1922, and his mother, Edna Florence
Coith, whom Mr. Atkinson married in 1920, died at the birth of her son,
Mr. Atkinson died April 10, 1947 and was buried in Columbia, S. C. on
April 13.
George H. Atkinson was a loveable person, gracious and kindly, a good
preacher, full of enthusiasm and energy, and consecrated to his work.
Mr. Atkinson died in Richmond, Va., and his funeral was conducted by
Dr. B. R. Lacy, whose mother was a first cousin of Lucy Morton Han-
nah, Mr. Atkinson's mother. The burial service was conducted in Colum-
bia by Rev. H. A. McCullough, (a Lutheran minister).
Roll — The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; R. H. M. Brown;
J. M. Walker; W. H. Frazer; Q. N. Huneycutt; C. C. Beam; S. B. Mc-
Lean; W. H. Johnston; B. Frank Yandell; J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M.
B. Prince, Jr ; W. A. Nicholson; W. B. Neill; C. D. Whiteley; R. A.
Young; A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley; Daniel K. Snyder; W. T. Smith; Hunter
B. Blakely; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Rosebro; F. R. McAlister; R. H.
Stone; J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Paul P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Fred-
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erick C. Debele, Jr., F. Clyde Pratt; Jonas Barcley; R. L. McBath; W.
M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; F. S. Johnston; W. Chester Keller; O. C.
Williamson; A. Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; C. A. Harper; Roy
F. Whitley; R. T. Baker; Warner L. Hall; L. F. Cowan; T. M. MacLean;
Chas. H. Sides; J. R. Tackett; Jno. A. Carriker; Gower Croswell; Henr>'
S. Robinson; Jas. B. MacLeod. — 53.
Ruling Elders — Henry W. Davis, Albemarle First; J. C. Kuck, Amity;
W. F. Frazier, Badin; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights; I. D. Crowell,
Bethlehem; E. H. Webb, Beulah; W. E. Price, Caldwell Memorial; R. R.
Grier, Central Steele Creek; J. N. Stribling, Charlotte First; B. A. Sut-
ton, Commonwealth; R. L. Willis, Cooks Memorial; J. M. Dunlap, Cov-
enant; L. S. Brown, Hamlet First; George W. Alexander, Hopewell; J.
F. Henderson, Huntersville; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail; Reece Furr,
Indian Hill; J. M. Jenkins, Locust; B. W. Alexander, Mallard Creek; J.
M. McLaughlin, Marks Creek; W. W. Condor, Matthews; A. M. Cathey,
McGee; H. I. Duncan, Monroe First; Vernon R. Wall, Morven; 0. C.
Utley, Mulberry; A. J. Beall; Myers Park; B. B. Young, North Char-
lotte; H. H. Houston, Pageland; Russell Wingate, Paw Creek; Dexter
R. Williams, Philadelphia; Ray G. Starnes, Pineville; C. T. Stewart,
Plaza; R. D. Stephenson, Providence; Lamont Mayes, Ramah; A. M.
Stafford, Robinson; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; Reginald L. Price, Selwyn
Avenue; D. J. Sullivan, Sharon; I. W. Keels, Siler; W. A. Harrill, South
Park; W. L. Byrum, Steele Creek; W. P. Wilson, Sugar Creek; Herbert
Bestgen, Sunset Hills; Preston Allen, Tenth Avenue; J. T. Lineberger,
Thomasboro; J. V. Mullis, Unionville; S. H. McCain, Walkersville ; J. W.
McCall, Waxhaw; F. W. Dotger, Williams Memorial. — 49.
Ministers introduced and invited to sit as visiting brethren
were: Revs. G. F. Garlington, Kanawha Presbytery; H. E.
Pickard, Norfolk Presbytery; J. M. Garrison, Orange Presby-
tery; and S. M. Hutchison, New Albany Presbytery, U.S.A.
Church.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — Rev. Jos. L. Griggs, Nominee, was
elected Moderator. >
Minister Retired — Rev. W. H. Frazer requested that the
pastoral relationship between him and the Pineville, Banks,
and Six Mile Creek Churches be dissolved to take effect Sep-
tember 1, 1947, that he be honorably retired, commended to
the Ministers' Annuity Fund for benefits, and be granted per-
mission to labor outside the bounds of the Presbytery. These
requests were granted. Many of the brethren spoke highly of
the service rendered through the years by Dr. Frazer.
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Arrangements — ^The Committee on Arrangements reported
as follows:
That the Docket as printed be adopted with the following modifica-
tions: that the Popular Meeting on Religious Education be set for 11:00
A.M. to be followed respectively by the reception of the Rev. G. F. Gar-
lington and the report of the Commissioners to the Assembly; that
recess be taken at 12:45 P.M.; and that Presbytery reconvene at 2:15
P.M., thus giving the members of Presbytery an opportunity to inspect
the Camp Grounds.
Respectively submitted,
W. CHESTER KELLER, Chairman.
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. F. R. McAlister, Retiring Moderator.
2. Memorials — Rev. G. H. Atkinson, by Rev. J. G. Garth.
3. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethem; Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
4. Election of Moderator — -Rev. Jos. L. Griggs, Nominee.
5. Committee on Arrangements — Rev. W. Chester Keller.
6. Appointment of Standing Committees.
(1) Bills of Overtures. (4) Resolutions.
(2) Installations. (5) Records of Presbytery.
(3) Judicial Business.
7. Communications.
8. Reports of Commissions:
(1) Ministers and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young.
(2) Other Commissions.
9. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
10. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
11. Reports of Permanent Committees:
(1) Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Rev. 0. C.
Williamson.
(2) Sabbath Observance — Rev. P. P. Thrower.
(3) Christian Relations — Rev. T. W. MacLean.
12. Reports of Special Committees:
(1) Defense Service Council — Rev. J. A. Jones.
(2) Location and Relocation of Churches — Rev. J. A. Jones.
13. Reports of Standing Committees:
(See 6 above)
14. Popular Meeting on Religious Education — Rev. W. Chester Keller.
15. Unfinished Business:
(1) Minimum Salaries — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
(2) Continuing Pastorial Relations beyond three years
allowed after retirement.
(3) Dissolving Peachland Church.
(4) Changes in Manual.
16. Reports of Commissioners to Assembly.
17. New Business.
18. Place of Next Meeting.
19. Nomination of Moderator.
20. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
21. Adjournment.
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This report was adopted.
Standing Committees — ^The Moderator appointed the follow-
ing" Standing Committees:
1. Bills and Overtures — Revs. J. W. Grier; T. W. MacLean; W. C.
Keller; Elder R. L. Willis.
2. Installations— Revs. W. L. Hall; W. A. Gamble; Elder W. A. Harrill.
3. Judicial— Revs. W. M. Walsh; F. C. Debele; H. B. Blakely; Elder
Preston Allen.
4. Records of Presbytery — Revs. A. L. Thompson; J. L. Russell;
Elder Russell Wingate.
5. Resolutions — Revs. Chas. Sides; A. H. Key; Elder C. T. Stewart.
Communications — ^The following Communications were read
and disposed of as indicated:
1. From Revs. S. M. Inman; S. M. Glasgow; C. G. McClure; J. A.
Jones; J. B. Ficklen; C. G. Howie; W. I. Howell, Jr.; C. E. S. Kraemer,
requesting to be excused from this meeting of Presbytery. These
requests were granted.
2. From Rev. C. G. Howie reporting on his activities. Received as
information.
3. From Rev. Murphy Williams concerning the Home for the Aged.
Received as information.
Religious Education — Time for the special order having
arrived the Moderator presented Rev. W. Chester Keller,
Chairman, who presided over the Popular Meeting on Religious
Education. Rev. W. L. Hall and Rev. J. M. Garrison spoke
on Student Work. Rev. J. W. Stewart and Elder Norman Pease
spoke on Camp Hermon. Rev. W. C. Keller presented the re-
port of the Committee which was received as information and
its recommendations as amended were adopted.
1. That Presbytery adopt and recommend the use of the Transcript
Sheet of the John Knox Records for Sunday Schools.
2. That each Church be urged to observe Religious Education Week,
September 28 through October 5, or dates more suitable to the local
situation.
3. That Presbytery take note of the increased demands upon your
committee for funds to support Student Work.
4. That every Church be urged to assist in securing the money neces-
sary for completing Camp Hermon. Next year has been designated as
*'Camp Hermon Year" in the Presbytery, giving priority over other calls
for funds to this cause.
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5. That following the adoption of this report Presbytery engage in
a period of prayer for God's blessing upon the work of your committee.
Respectfully submitted,
W. CHESTER KELLER, Chairman.
Presbytery united in prayer for the work of Religious
Education.
Reception of Ministers — Rev. H. E. Pickard presented a
certificate of transfer from Norfolk Presbytery; Rev. G. F.
Garlington from Kanawha Presbytery ; and Rev. S. M. Hutchi-
son, from New Albany Pl-esbytery, U.S.A. Church.These breth-
ren requested admission to Mecklenburg Presbytery. These
letters were found in order. After the usual examinations had
been given and sustained as satisfactory, these were enrolled
upon signing the Covenant.
The following calls, having been approved by Presbytery,
were placed in their hands and accepted by them: From the
Matthews Church to Rev. G. F. Garlington; from McGee
Church to Rev. S. M. Hutchison; from Sunset Hills to Rev.
H. E. Pickard.
Commissioners to the Assembly — The following Commis-
sioners to the General Assembly reported either personally
or in writing : Ministers : A. T. Taylor ; Q. N. Huneycutt ; R. A.
Whitley; W. C. Keller; C. M. Boyd; Jn. R. Rosebro. Elders: J.
Norman Pease; J. E. Williams; W. D. McClure; W. E. Price;
N. C. White; T. M. Blackwelder.
Manual Change Docketed — The following resolution was
presented by Elder J. Norman Pease and was docketed for
first action at the next Stated Session of Presbytery:
1. WHEREAS the General Assembly is the highest and most power-
ful of our Church Courts; and
2. WHEREAS the competency of any Court is no greater than the
competency of its members; and
3. WHEREAS competent and worthy members of the Assembly are
greatly handicapped when attending that Court for the first time
— being wholly unfamiliar with the personnel and procedure of
the Court; and
4. WHEREAS Ruling Elder Commissioner members of the Assembly
are doubly handicapped because of their infrequent attendance
of any Church Court, together with their less frequent attend-
ance of the Assembly as "observers" or "visitors" than is the
case with the Teaching Elders; now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Standing Rules of Mecklenburg Presbytery be amended
so that, having elected Ruling Elder Commissioners at the
regular meeting of the Presbytery in January 1948, after elec-
tion, these Ruling Elder Commissioners who have been then
elected by lot, shall determine one half of their number who shall
serve as Commissioners for a term of TWO years — the remain-
ing half of the Ruling Elders then elected shall serve as Com-
missioners for a term of ONE year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
2. That thereafter, only one half of the number of Ruling Elder Com-
missioners, normally serving in the Assembly from Mecklenburg
Presbytery shall be elected each year and that those so elected
shall serve for a term of TWO years.
Matters Sent Down from the Assembly — The Nominating
Committee together with the Moderator (as convener) and the
Stated Clerk were appointed a committee to make plans for
a study of matters sent down from the Eighty-Seventh As-
sembly to the Presbyteries.
Recess — Presbytery took recess at 12:45 P. M. following
prayer and went to the Robinson Church for dinner on a self
sustaining basis.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2:15 P.M. and was led in prayer.
Moderator Nominated — Rev. W. Chester Keller was nomi-
nated as Moderator for the next State Session.
Minister Deposed — ^The Rev. Ben T. Harrop's name was
dropped from the roll and he was deposed from the gospel
ministry. Correspondence concerning the case was handed to
the Stated Clerk and the Committee which has been handling
this matter was dismissed.
Note: Mr. Harrop has not been heard from directly for six
years. Papers received by the Committee several years ago
indicated serious suspicion of conduct unbecoming a minister
and this continued absence led Presbytery to suspend Mr. Har-^
rop from the ministry after repeated efforts to cite him for
trial. Presbytery asked the Assembly to pass upon the ques-
tion as to how long a minister's name should be carried on the
roll after he has not been heard from. The Assembly left this
matter to the respective Presbyteries to decide. Thereupon
the above action was taken.
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Church Organized — ^The Commission appointed by Presby-
tery to organize the Covenant Presbyterian Church presented
the following report which was admitted to the record:
The commission, consisting- of Reverends H. B. Blakely, James A.
Jones, John M. Walker and Chas. M. Boyd and elders Hunter Marshall
and W. E. Price, appointed by Presbytery to organize the Covenant
Presbyterian church, to be formed by the merger of the Second and
Westminster Presbyterian churches, and to take such other steps as
would complete the organization including the installation of pasters,
if the way should be clear, met in the pastor's study of the Second
church, Sunday evening June 22, 1947, at 7:45 o'clock. All members of
the commission were present. The commission was opened with prayer
by Chas M. Boyd. Hunter B. Blakely was elected chairman and Chas.
M. Boyd, clerk, after which the commission recessed to meet in the
sanctuary at eight o'clock.
The commission reassembled at eight o'clock in the sanctuary in the
presence of the congregation. The chairman stated that "Mecklenburg
Presbytery, at the request of the Westminster Presbyterian church and
the Second Presbyterian church of Charlotte, after due consideration
and upon the action of Presbytery, had appointed a commission to con-
summate the union of the above named churches and to perfect the
organization of the Covenant Presbyterian church. We hereby open with
prayer this meeting and constitute by prayer the congregational meet'
ings of the Westminster Church and the Second Church and the Cove-
nant Church which is to be organized."
W. Delbert Turner, representing Westminster, presented a paper
which declared Westminster's readiness to become a part of the Cov-
enant Church and conveying all her property to the Covenant Church.
The paper was approved by the unanimous vote of the Westminster
congregation. Frank Hovis, representing the Second Church, presented
a paper which declared Second Church's readiness to become a part of
the Covenant Church and conveying all her property to the Covenant
Church. The paper was approved by the unanimous vote of the congre-
gation of the Second Church. Chairman Blakely then declared, "By the
authority vested in this commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery and pur-
suant to the actions previously taken in due order by the congregations
of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Second Presbyterian
Church, both of Charlotte, I hereby declare the union of these two
churches to be consummated and the Covenant Presbyterian Church to be
organized with her membership consisting of the former members of the
Westminster and Second Churches."
H. G. Robinson was elected clerk of the congregational meeting of the
newly organized Covenant Church.
The Elders of the former Second Church and the Elders of the
former Westminster Church were elected Elders of the Covenant Church.
They are: Uhlman Alexander, Henry J. Allison, J. C. Bamhardt, R. D,
Beaumont, W. M. Bogart, John C. Bradley, S. C. Capps, L. M. Carr, A.
R. Craig, Emmet Crook, J. C. Crowell, W. S. Cunningham, W. Kenneth
Dickson, John M. Dunlap, W. T. Dunlap, P. S. Gilchrist, M. M. Grey, J.
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R. Hawkins, J. Arthur Henderson, L. W. Hovis, W. B. Hutchison, R. S.
Hutchison, W. L. Isenhour, Rufus Johnston, R. V. Kennedy, J. Donald
Kiser, J. B. Kuykendall, R. H. Lafferty, J. E. McCachren, Edgar M.
McGee, B. Frank Matthews, Oren Moore, Everett P. Nisbet, John C.
Otts, John R. Pharr, Harry M. Pickett, Jr., James T. Porter, Richard
Lee Porter, A. M. Rea, H. G. Robinson, Otho B. Ross, A. V. Russell, J.
W. Sheppard, Clyde N. Sloan, H. J. Spencer, H. H. Thompson, Elbert
Todd, L. C. Todd, James E. Williams, and H. Flynn Wolfe.
The deacons of the former Second Church and the deacons of the
former Westminster Church were elected deacons of the Covenant
Church. They are: Carl L. Alexander, T. T. Allison, L. C. Atwell, John
D. Auten, M. C. Bailey, James H. Bamhardt, T. M. Barnhardt, Jr., W.
Loy Beam, L. B. Beaver, Richard H. Brooks, W. A. Carriker, B. R.
Cato, A. B. Choate, John L. Coe, S. L. Culp, T. E. Cunningham, Harry
L. Dalton, G. Don Davidson, Cecil W. Davis, J. Marion Dew, P. M. Edge,
F. Lee Erwin, John C. Erwin, Thad T. Flowers, Paul Gurley, M. L.
Harkey, Frank E. Harlan, James J. Harris, Thomas C. Hayes, W. Wade
Haywood, E. L. Hicks, Frank Hovis, Marion P. Joyner, Frank H. Ken-
nedy, Holland H. Lawing, W. D. Lawing, Harold D. Little, John M.
Little, W. M. Matthews, W. Banks McClintock, Jr., Clarence W. McGee,
William McKinnell, Jr., F. G. McNeil, W. A. Montgomery, W. H. Mor-
rison, Henry J. Neithardt, W. Olin Nisbet, Jr., L. M. Oglukian, O. S.
Perry, Neal Y. Pharr, W. M. Porter, Frank B. Smith, Joseph W. Thomp-
son, W. Delbert Turner, and G. L. Wurzburg.
R. H. Brooks, F. Lee Erwin, James J. Harris, Elbert Todd, and M. L.
Harkey were elected trustees of the Covenant church.
The elders and deacons were installed, the vows on them and the con-
gregation were imposed by Chairman Blakely and the charges to both
were delivered by him. The installation prayer was led by Chas. M. Boyd.
Presbytery having previously approved the election of pastors at the
time. Dr. Warner L. Hall, pastor of the former Second church and the
Reverend James B. Ficklen, pastor of the former Westminster church
were called as pastors of the Covenant church, the terms of their calls
being the same as those under which they were installed pastors of the
Second and Westminster churches respectively. Dr. R. A. Young, chair-
man of Presbytery^s Commission on the Minister and His work, stated
that the commission had approved the calling of those named. The calls
were accepted and the commission proceeded to install them as pastors
of the Covenant church. Dr. James A. Jones preached the installation
sermon. The constitutional questions were propounded and the vows
were imposed by chairman Blakely. The charge to the congregation was
delivered by Elder Hunter Marshall. Dr. John M. Walker delivered the
charge to the pastors. Dr. Blakely led the installation prayer. After the
singing of the hymn, "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past" by the congre-
gation the meeting was dismissed with the benediction.
The commission reassembled immediately in an ante room. The min-
utes were read and approved, after which the commission was ad-
journed with prayer.
HUNTER B. BLAKELY, Chairman.
CHAS. M. BOYD, Clerk.
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Ministers Installed — ^The following Commission appointed
to install ministers presented reports which, as admitted to
the records, are as below:
1. Rev. Charles A. Harper
The Commission to install the Rev. Charles A. Harper as pastor of
the Seigle Avenue Church met at the church on May 15 at 7:45 o'clock.
Present were: Teaching Elders C. M. Boyd, J. W. Stew^art, T. W. Mac-
Lean and Ruling Elders J. W. Kiser, Nat C. White. The commission was
constituted with prayer by C. M. Boyd. C. M. Boyd was elected to serve
as chairman and T. W. MacLean as secretary.
At 8:00 o'clock, in the presence of the Seigle Avenue congregation a
service of installation was conducted, with C. M. Boyd presiding. J.
Walton Stewart preached the sermon; C. M. Boyd propounded the con-
stitutional questions to pastor elect and people and declared the Rev.
Charles A. Harper duly called and installed as pastor of the Seigle
Avenue Church. T. W. MacLean delivered the charge to the pastor, J.
W. Kiser the charge to the congregation. Nat C. White led in prayer
for God's blessing upon the new relationship. The newly-installed pastor
pronounced the benediction. The minutes of the Commission were read
and approved and the commission was adjourned with prayer.
C. M. BOYD, Chairman,
T. W. MACLEAN, Secretary.
2. Rev. James B. MacLeod
The Commission to install the Rev. James B. MacLeod as pastor of
the Sharon Presbyterian Church met in the parlor of the Church on
May 4th, at 7:45 P.M. Present were: Rev. James A. Jones, Rev. P. P.
Thrower, Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Ruling Elder W. Frank Black, and
Ruling Elder E. F. Smith. The meeting was opened with prayer. Mr.
Black was elected Chairman, and Rev. Walton Stewart, Clerk.
The Commission united vdth the Congregation in a service of worship
in which Dr. Jones preached on the subject "The Right Use of Unearned
Privilege," his text being II Samuel 23:16-17.
Dr. Jones propounded the Constitutional Questions which were
answered in the affirmative. He also declared that the Rev. James B.
MacLeod was duly installed pastor of the Sharon Presbyterian Church.
Rev. P. P. Thrower charged the pastor and Rev. Walton Stewart
charged the congregation.
The benediction was pronounced by the pastor, after which the con-
gregation extended the right hand of fellowship to him.
The minutes were read and approved and the meeting of the Com-
mission adjourned with prayer.
W. FRANK BLACK, Chairman.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — The report of
this Committee was presented by the Chairman and with its
recommendations was adopted:
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CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY:
Mecklenburg Presbytery has under its care 14 men as Candidates for
the Ministry, who during last school year were located as follows:
G. A. Beeker, U.S. Navy; J. D. Fesperman, in service, and will enter
Lenoir-Rhyne College 3rd year; W. D. Goodrum, 2nd year Davidson;
Edgar Goodwin, Colored, Y.M.C.A. Charlotte; Whit Henderson 2nd year
Richmond College; J. R. Jackson 2nd year Davidson; A. C. Jacobs, 2nd
year Columbia Seminary; Jno. Miller, 2nd year Davidson; E. P. Poe,
2nd year Columbia Seminary; S. M. Poole, 4th year Davidson; J. B.
Reaves, 3rd year Davidson; W. T. Smith, Jr. 4th year Davidson; H. B.
Thrower, Jr., recovering from serious operation.
J. K. Wilson, J. F. Wilson and R. M. Wilson Jr. are under care of
Presbytery as Candidates for the Medical Mission Field.
MINISTERIAL RELIEF:
During last Church year our Presbytery gave to this cause a total
of $11,159.18, and received back $5,588.00. Applications for aid from this
Fund of the Assembly was approved by Presbytery at its Spring meet-
ing for four ministers: Rev. R. H. M. Brown, Rev. W. B. S. Chandler,
Rev. W. C. C. Foster, and Rev. M. E. Peabody.
Presbytery approved the applications for aid from seven widows and
one orphan: Mrs. A. S. Anderson, Mrs. J. E. Berrihill, Mrs. J. A. Cali-
gan, Mrs. R. J. Mcllwaine, Mrs. E. C. Murray, Sr., Mrs. L. H. Query,
Mrs. W. C. Underwood, and Miss Elsie Hardin.
Eight ministers and four widows of ministers are participating in the
Minister's Annuity Fund. Rev. Jonas Barclay, Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev.
C. H. Little, Rev. S. B. McLain, Rev. W. P. Robertson, Rev. J. R. Rosebro,
Rev. M. E. Sentelle, Rev. A. A. Walker, Mrs. T. F. Huneycutt, and
two children, Mrs. C. R. Nisbet, Mrs. Julian Sibley, and Mrs. Julian
Warner, and two children.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That all churches be urged to see that the full 4% approved by
Presbytery for this cause be paid and that the special Joy Gift
offering at Christmas be taken.
2. That by messages from the pulpit, by private conferences and by
prayer our pastors and Sessions seek to lay upon the hearts of
our finest young men and women the call to full time service for
the Master.
3. That special prayer be made for Rev. W. C. C. Foster who is
critically ill.
Respectfully submitted,
0. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman.
Sabbath Observance — The following report on Sabbath
Observance was adopted:
The Committee on Sabbath Observance would like to report that no
special information on the subject has been sent to the Committee from
the Presbytery, Synod or Assembly, other than that which all have
seen in the church papers. However, the Committee feels that the sub-
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ject of Sabbath Observance is one which deserves more serious thought
than it is often given by the members of the church, church officers and
even the ministers. We would call to your attention that we live in an
age which is rapidly disregarding and forsaking the Sabbath. We be-
lieve that as people forget the Sabbath they likewise forget and forsake
God and the other commandments. We would urge our ministers to
speak frequently upon the subject, reminding our people that the Sab-
bath is one of the great bulwarks of the Christian religion.
We recommend that Sunday, September 28, 1947, be designated as
Sabbath Observance Day, and that our ministers be urgently requested
to preach on that day a sermon on Sabbath observance or some phase
of the subject, or at least read to their congregations the report of the
Assembly's Permanent Committee on Sabbath Observance.
The Committee,
PAUL P. THROWER, Chairman,
B. F. YANDELL.
Manual Change Introduced — ^The Committee on Christian
Relations presented a report which was received as informa-
tion and recommended that the July meeting be set as the
time for its annual report. This was approved and final action
on this Manual Change docketed for the next Stated Session.
Installations — ^The Committee on Installations made the
following recommendations as to Commissions for installing
pastors. These were adopted and the Commissions appointed:
1. Rev. G. F. Garlington, Matthews Church.
Rev. R. A. Young to preside; Rev. J. M. Walker to preach; Rev. J. E.
Wayland to charge the pastor; Elder W. E. Price to charge the congre-
gation; Revs. P. R. McAlister, J. O. Mann, and B. F. Yandell, and
Elder W. S. Morton to complete the commission.
Time: July 27th, 8 P.M.
2. Rev. S. M. Hutchison, McGee Church.
Rev. Clyde Pratt to preside and preach; Rev. C. H. Little to charge
the pastor; Rev. W. H. Johnston to charge the congregation; Rev. W.
H. Frazer, and Elders C. P. Hipp and Ed McGee to complete the Com-
mission.
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Time: July 27th, 8 P.M.
3. Rev. H, E. Pickard, Sunset Hills Church.
Rev. R. H. Stone to preside and propound the questions; Rev. W. L.
Hall to preach; Rev. C. H. Sides, Jr., to charge the pastor; Elder R. A.
Grier to charge the congregation; Elder W. H. Belk to bring greetings
from the Presbytery; and as alternates Rev. J. M. Walker, Elder L. W.
Byrum.
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Time: July 20th, 8 P.M.
In each case the quorum was set at two ministers and one ruling elder.
Resolutions — The Committee on Resolutions presented the
following report which was adopted:
Be it resolved:
That we, the members of Mecklenburg* Presbytery, in attendance at
the summer meeting of Presbytery on July 15, 1947, at Camp Hermon,
do express our deep appreciation for this opportunity to visit the Camp
site and to view first-hand the accomplishments already achieved, as
well as the promise of future development.
Further, that we extend our appreciation to the Pastor of the Rob-
inson Church, and the members, and particularly the ladies, for the
fine hospitality shown us at this meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. SIDES, Chairman.
Salaries Below the Minimum — The Special Committee on
this matter reported as follows. This report with its recom-
mendations was adopted:
Your committee appointed at the Spring Meeting of Presbytery to
suggest plans whereby the Salaries of Pastors of self-sustaining
Churches be raised to the Assembly's minimum of $2400 per year and
manse for married men and $2100 for single men, has investigated the
records of our Presbytery and finds that the salaries of seven of our
pastors are below this minimum.
We have discussed this matter with some of these pastors and with
men of their churches. Some do not think they can come up to this
minimum this year but hope to do so next year.
We recommend that a letter be sent by this committee to the officers
of each of these churches reminding them of this minimum standard
and urging them to raise the salaries of their pastors to this level as
soon as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
F. R. McALISTER, Chairman.
Church Dissolved — Upon the suggestion of the Executive
Secretary the Peachland Church was dissolved and its mem-
bers transferred to the Marshville Church.
Manual Changes Made — Final action was taken changing
Presbytery's Manual as follows: Paragraph 15. Permanent
Committees; Section III. These Committees shall be named
and shall report to Presbytery as Follows: C — Auditing
(Summer) ; E — Christian Education And Ministerial Relief
(Spring) . A Committee on Christian Relations was set up.
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Pastorate Dissolved — Rev. Homer Spencer asked that the
pastoral relationship between him and the Roberdell, and
Cameronian Churches be dissolved in order that he might
enter a language school at Montreat to prepare for the
Foreign Field. This request was granted and the Stated
Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Spencer commending him
for his good work in this field.
Records of Presbytery — ^This report as adopted is as fol-
lows :
The Committee on Records hereby reports that the Printed minutes
of the 175th and 176th Stated Sessions of Presbytery were examined
and found to be correct and in order. Your Committee would commend
the Clerk for his accuracy.
Respectfully submitted,
A. L. THOMPSON, Chairman.
Oaklawn Community Center — ^The following resolution was
adopted :
That the Trustees of Mecklenburg Presbjrtery, subject to the approval
of Mr. W. H. Belk, Sr., donor of part of the property, be authorized
to convey the real estate owned by Mecklenburg Presbytery on the
corner of Oaklawn and Wayt Streets and the other lots in that block
to the Oaklawn Community Center, Inc.
Evangelistic Powers — At his request the Rev. J. A. Carriker
was granted Evangelistic Powers so long as he serves in his
present capacity in the Morris Field Area.
Next Meeting — Presbytery voted to suspend Paragraph
Four of its Manual concerning the time of the next Stated
Session, changing it from the third Tuesday in October to
the fourth. The invitation to be the guests of the Ellerbee
Presbyterian Church for the next Stated Session was grate-
fully accepted.
The Minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
The closing prayer was led by the Rev. H. E. Pickard.
Presbytery adjourned to meet in the Ellerbe Presbyterian
Church on October 28th, at 10:00 A.M.
F. R. McALISTER, Moderator.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
B. F. YANDELL, Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk.
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The One Hundred Seventy-Eighth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Ellerbe Presbyterian Church
Ellerbe, N. C.
October, 28, 1947.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-eighth Stated Session in the Ellerbe Presbyterian
Church, Ellerbe, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. Jos. L. Griggs, presided. Rev. Warner
L. Hall led the opening prayer. The Moderator preached the
sermon on the subject "Our Supreme Task."
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was conducted by the
Rev. James B. MacLeod. Ruling Elders serving v/ere: Alec
Fayden, R. M. Mclnnis, Lee Mclnnis, J. H. McRae, Banks
Craven, and Edmund Jameison.
History of Ellerbe Church — ^This history was read by Mrs.
W. S. McRae and was adopted as follows:
The Ellerbe Presbyterian Church, of Ellerbe, N. C, is one of the
oldest churches in Richmond County. It has an unbroken history cover-
ing a period of one hundred and forty-seven years.
The first services were held in 1800 in the home of Mr. Daniel Gillis,
located about six miles east of the present church. The services were
conducted by Rev. Murdock McMillian, then a licentiate of Orange Pres-
bytery. The elders were: Duncan McColl, Duncan Rankin, Daniel Hen-
derson, John McFarland, Sr., and John Billingsly.
The church was called Harmony Presbyterian Church. It is interest-
ing to note the reason why this name was given. In the fall of the year
1802 a memorable revival camp meeting was held on Cheek's Creek.
The various congregations within the community participated in the
meeting. The people of the other denominations harmonized with the
Presbyterians, and as a result of the splendid co-operation the new
church, when it was organized in 1803, was called Harmony Church.
The church held to this name until 1888. While the church was under
the leadership of Rev. A. R. Shaw, D.D., the congregation presented a
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unanimous request to Fayetteville Presbytery at its spring* session for
the name to be changed from Harmony to Ellerbe Springs, and the
request was granted. The church was in Fayetteville Presbytery until
the year 1917, when it was transferred to Mecklenburg Presbytery.
The first installed pastor was Rev. John Mclntyre. Since its organiza-
tion the church has had forty-five ministers who have served as stated
supply or regularly installed pastors:
Rev. Murdock McMillan 1800 Rev. M. N. Mclver 1891
Rev. John Brown 1807
Rev. John Mclntyre 1808
Rev. Duncan Mclntyre 1828
Rev. Daniel C. Henderson . . 1832
Rev. John Warnock 1834
Rev. Duncan McCormiag 1835
Rev. W. N. Peacock 1837
Rev. Hugh McLaurin 1838
Rev. Neil McDonald 1848
Rev. Hogshead 1852
Rev. Walsh 1852
Rev. W. N. Peacock 1853
Rev. Martin McQueen 1855
Rev. Archie McQueen 1859
Rev. N. T. Bowden 1860
Rev. James Colton 1865
Rev. A. McMillan 1877
Rev. S. C. Alexander 1878
Rev. J. D. Currie 1886
Rev. A. R. Shaw 1887
Rev. K. A. McLeod 1890
Rev. Chalmers Moore 1891
During its history five church buildings have been erected. Very soon
after Rev. Murdock McMillan began his ministry in this section, a tem-
porary log meeting house was erected on Mr. John McLean's planta-
tion, located about five miles east of the present town of Ellerbe. This
log house was used until the first of January, 1803. The site did not
prove to be the most central place for the congregation, therefore a
comfortable log church building was erected on a site about one mile
east of the present location.
In this building the church was organized, and it was used until the
year of 1831. In 1831 a comfortable frame church building was erected
on the same location. The building was dedicated to the Glory of God
by the Rev. Duncan Mclntyre in the same year. This building was
used until 1855.
This old site is now being used as the Ellerbe City Cemetery. On the
old tombstones will be found the names of some men and women who
were prominent in the early life of the church.
Rev. D. W. Fox 1892
Rev. Lacy L. Little 1894
Rev. A. K. Poole 1895
Rev. Archie McLaughlin . 1896
Rev. A. H. Clark 1903
Rev. C. W. Rice 1905
Rev. W. R. Coppedge 1906
Rev. R. A. McLeod 1911
Rev. J. D. A. Brown 1911
Rev. R. S. Arrowood 1912
Rev. L. W. Curtis 1912
Rev. T. H. Daffin 1913
Rev. R. L. Patrick 1917
Rev. C. W. Davis 1920
Rev. W. C. Rourk 1921
Rev. W. H. Johnston 1926
Rev. J. A. Mclntyre 1926
Rev. W. G. Thomas 1927
Rev. F. L. Elvery 1938
Rev. C. R. Blain 1941
Rev. R. L. McBath 1944
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In the year 1855, while the church was under the leadership of Rev.
Martin McQueen, a very large frame building was erected on the once
famous Ellerbe Springs camping ground, situated about one mile north
of the present location. The church was built on the property of Mr.
W. P. Ellerbe. This building was used by the congregation from 1855
to 1924. After the erection of our present church building, started in the
fall of 1923, the old church was used once a year for a home-coming
service, which service continued to the congregation the right to hold the
property. On account of the dilapidated condition of the old building,
it became too dangerous for use as a place of worship; and after it
was abandoned the property reverted to the original owners of the land.
In the year 1922, while the church was under the leadership of Rev.
W. C. Rourk, a brick-veneer manse was erected. This was the first
manse ever erected and owned by the congregation. It was built at a
cost of forty-five hundred dollars.
Soon after the erection of the manse, in the year 1923, our present
church building was started. On account of financial difficulties the con-
gregation was not able to complete the building, but year by year some
new headway was made toward its completion. Now it is virtually com-
pleted, with a central heating system, new pews and pulpit furniture,
new hardwood floors throughout, and the basement finished.
The debt on the church building was paid in September 1944. Up until
that time Presbytery's Home Mission Committee had given invaluable
financial aid to the church in the meeting of the annual notes.
In April of 1947 the church field, composed of the Ellerbe, Mt. Car-
mel and Norman Churches, came to self-support.
The church has a present active membership of 135, and the outlook
for future growth is very promising. It now has four elders: T. A,
Henderson, R. M. Mclnnis, J. H. McRae, and J. H. Thomas. There are
seven deacons: Arnold Carter, B. A. Cox, Ralph Cox, Worth Henderson,
Duncan McAskill, W. S. McRae, and D. C. Parsons.
The Sunday School enrollment is 145, and there is every indication
of continued steady growth. Mr. Carl Mclnnis is the efficient super-
intendent.
The Ladies* Auxiliary was organized in 1918. It has a present mem-
bership of twenty-two, with Mrs. Worth Henderson as president. The
Auxiliary is not only interested in its own work but it has rendered
the church valuable services during the years.
Roll — ^The following were present or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; J. W. Stork; J. M. Walker; W. H. Johnston;
J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. A. Nicholson; W. B.
Neill; C. D. Whiteley; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; A. H. Key; E. V.
Wiley; W. I. Howell, Jr.; Daniel K. Snyder; W. T. Smith; Hunter B.
Blakely; Jas. A. Jones; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Rosebro; F. R. Mc-
Alister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Paul P.
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Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Holmes Rolston; Robt. F. Boyd; Frederick C.
Debele; Chas. G. McClure; Sam M. Inman; Geo. F. Houck; F. Clyde
Pratt; Jonas Barclay; R. L. McBath; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; F.
S. Johnston; W. Chester Keller; O. C. Williamson; Sam N. Milton; A.
Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; C. A. Harper; Roy F. Whitley; R.
T. Baker; Warner L. Hall; L. F. Cowan; T. M. MacLean; J. B. Ficklen;
Chas. H. Sides; Jno. A. Carriker; Henry S. Robinson; Jas. B. MacLeod;
G. F. Garlington; S. M. Hutchison; H. E. Pickard. — 58.
Ruling Elders — J. G. Williams, Benton Heights; C. S. Smart, Bethle-
hem; C. E. Kellam, Biscoe; J. H. Yandle, Camp Greene; J. A. McDonald,
Candor; W. W. Dunkin, Charlotte, First; W. E. Price, Caldwell
Memorial; J. W. Lowry, Commonwealth; W. A. Elliott, Cooks Memorial;
Albert V. Russell, Covenant; J. H. McRae, Ellerbe First; Hillis L. Seay,
Huntersville; W. L. Lee, Indian Hill; J. H. Baker, Lee Park; W. B. Mc-
Caskill, Macedonia; J. K. McLaughlin, Mallard Creek; A. W. McKay,
Marston; W. C. Billingsley, Matthews; W. O. Johnston, McGee; W. M.
Lovin, McLean; Jas. T. Griffith, Monroe; J. M. McLauchlin, Marks
Creek; W. M. Wingate, Paw Creek; V. L. Wall, Morven; C. A. McFay-
den, Mt. Carmel; L. M. Crowell, Mt. Gilead; Henry C. Rhyne, Mulberry;
A. J. Beall, Myers Park; J. M. Russell, Newell; A. G. McLeod, Norwood;
W. D. VanDerburgh, Pageland; C. S. Hackey, Philadelphia; Reid A.
Rogers, Pineville; C. T. Stewart, Plaza; Sam A. Winget, Pleasant Hill;
P. P. Patterson, Providence; Ed. Barnhardt, Ramah; W. T. Wicker,
Roberdell; Auman Currie, Ruark; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul; D. A. McGill,
Seigle Avenue; C. A. Jamison, Sharon; Harvey B. Hunter, South Park;
Baxter B. Wilson, Steele Creek; C. W. Robinson, Sugaw Creek; Preston
Allen, Tenth Avenue; Geo. W. McManus, Turner; C. H. Furguson,
Wadesboro; J. K. Starnes, Walkersville; H. D. McLaughlin, Waxhaw;
G. H. Webb, West Avenue; Clyde L. Hunter, Williams Memorial. — 52.
Ruling Elders attending for the first time were introduced.
The stated clerk announced that a quorum was present. Rev. J. W.
Stork was elected acting permanent clerk.
Election of Moderator — Rev. W. C. Keller, nominee, was
elected Moderator.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements sub-
mitted the following report which was adopted:
That the Docket as printed be adopted with the following modifica-
tions: That the Presbyterian Program of Progress be a special order
for 11:30 A.M., the Home Mission Building Fund, and the Home for
the Aged, follow in that order; that Presbjrtery take recess for lunch
at 12:30 P.M. and reconvene at 1:45 P.M.; that the Popular Meeting on
Orphans' Home be set to follow the Nomination of Moderator, and a
report on Presbyterian Junior College, immediately following; that
Presbytery adjourn at will prior to supper.
Respectfully submitted,
R. L. McBATH, Charman.
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DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. Jos. L. Griggs, Retiring Moderator.
2. The Lord's Supper.
3. History of the Ellerbe Church— Rev. R. L. McBath.
4. Memorials.
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery, Visiting Brethren, Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders Attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Rev. W. C. Keller, Nominee.
7. Committee on Arrangements — Rev. R. L. McBath.
8. Appointment of Standing Committees:
(a) Bills and Overtures.
(b) Judicial Business.
(c) Minutes of General Assembly.
(d) Installations.
(e) Resolutions.
9. Communications.
10. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
11. Call for Pastors and Supplies.
12. Popular Meeting on Orphans Home — Rev. J. W. Grier.
13. Reports of Commissions:
(a) To Install Ministers.
(b) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young.
14. Reports of Permanent and Executive Committees:
(a) Assembly's Home Missions — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
(b) Bible Cause— Rev. D. K. Snyder.
(c) Educational Institutions — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
(d) Evangelism — Rev. F. C. Debele.
(e) Assembly's Home Mission — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
(f ) Nominations — Rev. J. W. Grier.
(g) Orphans' Home — Rev. J. W. Grier.
15. Reports of Special Committees.
16. Reports of Standing Committees (see 8 above).
17. Unfinished Business.
(a) Resolution on Election of Commissioners.
(b) Manual Change — Report of Christian Relations Com-
mittee.
(c) Other Unfinished Business.
18. New Business.
19. Place of Next Meeting.
20. Nomination of Moderator.
21. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
22. Adjournment.
Standing Committees — The following Standing Committees
were appointed by the Moderator:
1. Bills and Overtures — Rev. J. L. Griggs; Rev. W. L. Hall; Elder
A, J. Beal.
2. Installations— Rev. Roy Whitley; Rev. F. C. Debele; Elder P. H.
Allen.
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3.
Judicial — Rev. R. F. Boyd; Rev. O. C. Williamson.
4. Resolutions — Rev. J. F. Houck; Rev. S. M. Inman; Elder C. T.
Stewart.
5. Minutes of Generaly Assembly — Rev. J. B. MacLeod.
Petition to Organize Church — ^The following petition to
organize a Presbyterian Church was presented :
We, the undersigned whose names are typed below, hereby request
Mecklenburg Presbytery to organize us into a Presbyterian church. We
are now worshipping in the Westover Hills Presbyterian Chapel and
we have signed decision cards which are attached hereto:
Mr. G. R. Yarbrough
Mrs. G. R. Yarbrough
Mr. N. R. Addison
Mrs. N. R. Addison
Mr. J. W. Coggins
Mrs. J. W. Coggins
Mr. J. P. Cryer
Mrs. J. P. Cryer
Mr. F. C. Krueger
Mrs. F. C. Krueger
Mr. J. R. Maurer
Mrs. J. R. Maurer
Mr. J. C. Robelot
Mrs. J. C. Robelot
Mr. R. C. Spivey
Mrs. R. C. Spivey
Mr. R. F. Lindsay
Mrs. R. F. Lindsay
Mr. R. Q. Stilwell
Mrs. R. Q. Stilwell
Mr. H. J. Steagall
Mrs. H. J. Steagall
Mr. J. S. Harbin
Mrs. J. S. Harbin
Mr. F. L. Bumgardner
Mrs. F. L. Bumgardner
Mr. C. B. Gay
Mrs. C. B. Gay
Mr. J. W. Horn
Mrs. J. W. Horn
Mr. H. F. Haag
Mrs. H. F. Haag
Mr. F. J. Sargent
Mrs. F. J. Sargent
Mr. M. G. Lee
Mrs. M. G. Lee
Mr. R. S. Mcllroy
Mrs. R. S. Mcllroy
Mr. W. E. Munson
Mrs. W. E. Munson
Mr. A. W. Bowden
Mrs. A. W. Bowden
Mr. J. W. Kiliian
Mrs. J. W. Kiliian
Mr. R. E. Walters
Mrs. R. E. Walters
Mr. E. T. Bartron
Mrs. E. T. Bartron
Mrs. Frank Carson
Mrs. Frank Leonard
Mrs. E. N Bussey
Mr. R. W. Ertell
Mr. Herman Allen
Mrs. F. L. Mayberry
Mrs. R. L. Deaton
Mrs. Marie Stevens
Mr. Lynn C. Sloop
Miss Kathryn Hunt
Mrs. Fred W. Beacham
Mr. Fred W. Beacham
Jane Lynne Walters
Doris Ann Cryer
Frieda Hancock
Mary Hancock
Zora Lindsay
Buddy Lindsay
Joan Harbin
Buddy Harbin
Buddy Marshall
Harriet Walters
Floyd Mayberry
Martha Mayberry
Frankie Mayberry
Ed Addison
Charles Adams
Pat Adams
The petition was granted and a Commission consisting of
the Home Mission Committee as now constituted plus any
additional members was appointed to organize a Church in
the Westover Hills Chapel on November 23rd. Mr. R. A. Grier
was appointed Chairman.
Communications — ^The following Communications were pre-
sented and disposed of as indicated :
1. Rev. W. H. Frazer, Rev. J. G. Garth, Rev. B. F. Yandell, and Rev.
Q. N. Huneycutt asked to be excused from this meeting. Their request
was granted and Presbytery united in prayer for Rev. J. G. Garth and
Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, that they might recover.
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2. Rev. C. H. Rowan requested permission to move upon the Indian
Trail field and supply the Church until the next meeting of Presbytery
at which time a call from that Church for his pastoral services will
be presented. This request was granted.
3. From the Assembly's Stewardship Committee concerning nomina-
tion of members of Presbytery's Committee. This was referred to the
Nominating Committee. From the same Committee concerning Negro
work. This was referred to the Stewardship Committee.
4. From the Stated Clerk's Organization concerning travel expenses
to Montreat meeting. This was referred to the Stewardship Committee.
Minister Dismissed — The Rev. R. T. Baker requested that
the pastoral relation between himself and the Walkersville
and Rehoboth Churches be dissolved as of November 1st and
that he be granted a letter of transfer to Albemarle Presby-
try. The Churches concurred in the request. His request was
granted.
Presbyterian Program of Progress — This program was
presented by the Stewardship Committee. It was endorsed and
further action docketed for the January meeting.
Presbytery's Building Fund — The Campaign to raise
$50,000 in Mecklenburg Presbytery for building purposes was
presented by Ruling Elder W. E. Price.
Recess — Following praver Presbytery took recess until
1:45 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1:45 P.M. and was led in prayer.
Moderator Nominated — Rev. J. E. Way land was nominated
as Moderator for the next Stated Session.
Orphans' Home — The report on Orphans' Home was
presented. Pending its adoption Superintendent Jos. B. John-
ston addressed Presbytery concerning situations at this Insti-
tution. The report was received as information and the fol-
lowing recommendations adopted:
That our people be asked to contribute liberally to this cause at the
Thanksgiving Season, and that our people be reminded to remember
Superintendent Jos. B. Johnston and those who work with him and the
children at Barium in their praj^ers.
J. W. GRIER, Chairman.
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Home for the Aged — Rev. H. R. McFadyen, Chairman of
the Board and Treasurer of the Synod's Home for the Aged
adressed Presbytery concerning the proposed Home.
Presbyterian Junior College — Rev. L. C. LaMotte, President,
addressed Presbytery concerning this institution.
Special prayer or these three institutions was led by Rev.
M. B. Prince.
Ministers Installed — The following reports of Commissions
to install Ministers were admitted to the record:
1. Rev. S. M. Hutchison
The Commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery appointed to install the
Reverend S. M. Hutchison as pastor of the McGee Presbyterian Church
met in one of the Sunday School rooms at McGee at 8:00 P.M. on July
27, 1947. The following members of the commission were present: The
Reverend F. C. Pratt, the Reverend C. H. Little, the Reverend W. H.
Johnston, and Ruling Elder C. P. Hipp. The commission was called to
order by the Reverend F. C. Pratt who had been appointed by Presby-
tery to preside and the opening prayer was offered by the Reverend
W. H. Johnston. The organization of the commission was completed by
appointment of the Reverend W. H. Johnston to act as secretary.
The commission then proceeded to the sanctuary where the evening
worship service was conducted. The Reverend F. C. Pratt preached the
sermon on the subject, ''God's Charge To Us," based on the text, II
Timothy 4:1-6. The Covenant Vows of pastor-elect and people were re-
ceived by the Reverend F. C. Pratt, after which he declared the pastoral
relation duly established between the Reverend S. M. Hutchison and the
people of the McGee Presbyterian Church agreeably to the Word of God
and in conformity with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States.
After the pastoral relationship had been established a solemn charge
was given to the new pastor by the Reverend C. H. Little and a like
solemn charge was given to the people of the congregation by the Rev-
erend W. H. Johnston. Prayer was offered by Ruling Elder C. P. Hipp.
The service was concluded as the newly-installed pastor pronounced the
Apostolic Benediction.
At the conclusion of the service the people of the congregation ex-
tended the hand of welcome to their new pastor.
The commission then retired to the Sunday School room, read and
approved the minutes, and concluded the business with prayer by the
Reverend F. C. Pratt.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
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2. Rev. G. F. Garlington
The Commission to install The Rev. Gordon F. Garlington, Jr., as
Pastor of the Matthews Presbyterian church met in the Church July
27th, 1947 at 7:30 P.M. and constituted with prayer by Dr. R. A. Young.
The Commission was composed of Dr. Young, Chairman, Dr. J. M.
Walker, Rev. J. E. Wayland, Rev. B. F. Yandell, and Ruling Elder W.
S. Morton of the Matthews Presbyterian Church. Rev. B. Frank Yandell
was elected clerk of the Commission.
The Commission went into the church and united with the congrega-
tion in the worship service. Dr. Young offered the Invocation and
presided at the service. Dr. J. M. Walker preached the sermon from
Psalm 127:1 and his subject was "Building the Church." Rev. J. E. Way-
land offered the prayer and Dr. R. A. Young propounded the Constitu-
tional Questions, all of which were answered in the affirmative, where-
upon the Rev. G. F. Garlington was declared duly installed as pastor of
the church. Rev. J. E. Wayland gave the charge to the Pastor and Rev,
B. F. Yandell charged the congregation. The Rev. G. F. Garlington
pronounced the benediction.
The minutes were read and approved and the Commission was ad-
journed with prayer.
B. FRANK YANDELL, Clerk.
Minister and His Work — The following report of the Com-
mission on the Minister and His Work was presented and
admitted to the record :
Two matters have been submitted to the Commission and acted upon
as follows: A motion was passed to the effect that the Presbytery in
the way and at the time most appropriate, institute proceedings whereby
the Amay James congregation can be incorporated in the Presbytery of
North and South Carolina of the Snedecor Memorial Synod. — The re-
quest from the congregation of Pineville, N. C, to be allowed to call a
pastor for full time was granted.
Respectfully submitted,
REV. R. A. YOUNG, Chairman.
Nominations — The Nominating Committee submitted its re-
port. This report was amended, then adopted as follows:
Officers of the Presbytery: 1950, Rev. F. C. Debele, Assistant Clerk.
1950, Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary.
Trustee of Presbytery: 1950, Mr. W. H. Abernathy.
Minister and His Work: 1950, Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. Vincent
Alexander.
Presbytery's Home Missions: 1950, Mr. R. A. Grier, Chairman; Rev.
J. W. Grier; Rev. Holmes Rolston; Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. E. F. Cail.
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Presbytery's Religious Education: 1950, Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. B.
F. Yandell; Mr. J. N. Stribling; Mr. T. P. Graham.
Advisory to General Secretary: 1950, Rev. R. F. Boyd; Mr. R. A. Grier.
Assembly's Home Missions: 1950, Rev. G. F. Garlington; Mr. C. B.
Choate.
Auditing Committee: 1950, Mr. J. E. Williams.
Bible Cause: 1950, Rev. H. E. Pickard; Mr. H. G. Robinson.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief: 1950, Rev. J. A. Carriker;
Mr. J. I. Hutchison.
Educational Institutions: 1950, Mr. John Otts; Mr. John Rumple.
Evangelism: 1950, Rev. J. R. Tackett; Mr. Thad Biggers.
Examinations: 1950 —
Academic Studies: Rev. C. H. Little.
Languages: Rev. T. W. McLean.
Sciences: Rev. C. H. Sides.
Mental and Moral Philosophy. Rev. L. F. Cowan.
English Bible: Rev. F. S. Johnston.
Church History. Rev. C. M. Boyd.
Theology: Rev. H. S. Robinson; Rev. W. H. Johnston.
Church Government and the Sacraments: Rev. Roy F. Whitley; Rev.
W. B. Neill.
Thesis and Popular Lecture: Rev. R. F. Boyd.
Foreign Missions: 1950, Rev. A. L. Thompson; Mr. W. M. Wilcox.
Orphans Home: 1950, Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. David Oven; to fill unex-
pired term of Mr. W. E. Colton, Mr. W. S. Cunningham.
Sabbath Observance: 1950, Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. David Johnston.
Sessional Records: 1950, Rev. J. B. MacLeod.
Stewardship: 1950, Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. H. B. Patterson.
Synod's Home Missions: 1950, Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. Jn. A. McGee.
Women's Work: 1950, Rev. Gower Coswell, chairman; Mr. H. F. Wolfe.
Nominating Committee Elected: The following were elected to the
Nominating Committee, Class of 1950: Mr. Reginald Price; Rev. O. C.
Williamson; Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
Educational Institutions — The Committee on Educational
Institutions presented its report. Pending its adoption Presby-
tery heard an address by the Rev. Dan T. Caldwell on his
work as Synod's Director of Schools and Colleges. This report
was received as information and the following recommenda-
tions adopted:
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The Committee on Educational Institutions makes the following rec-
ommendations :
1. That the churches of the Presbytery observe February 15 as the
day of prayer for the students of our church colleges and April 11 as
Christian Education Day.
2. That each pastor and session be requested to seek opportunities
for bringing the vital importance of our educational institutions to the
attention of their congregations and for encouraging their boys and
girls to attend church colleges.
3. That each pastor and session prayerfully and seriously consider
opportunities that present themselves for enabling their church to re-
spond to the financial campaigns that are being conducted by some of
our institutions.
Respectfully submitted,
ROY E. WATTS, Chairman.
Next Meeting — The gracious invitation of the Thomasboro
Church to hold the next Stated Session there was accepted.
Presbyterian Program of Progress — ^The motion to recon-
sider the docketing of the Program of Progress for the Jan-
uary meeting prevailed.
The Program was approved and the Stewardship Com-
mittee was instructed to appoint a special Committee to pro-
mote the Program in the Presbytery.
Change in Manual Introduced — First action on a proposed
change in Presbytery's Manual to hear the Stewardship Com-
mittee's Report at the Fall Meeting instead of the Winter Meet-
ing was taken and the matter docketed for final action at the
Next Stated Session. The Chairman of the Stewardship Com-
mitte was instructed to use his discretion as to what report
to make at the Next Stated Session should this final action
be taken.
Evangelism — ^The Committee on Evangelism presented its
report, largely dealing with the recent Visitation Evangelism
Campaign. This report with its recommendations was adopted
by a rising vote, including thanks to the Committee for its
work in promoting the Campaign.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM
MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
In this year of special emphasis on Visitation Evangelism your com-
mittee has been engaged in promoting a program of Visitation Evan-
gelism for the Presbytery, in co-operation with churches of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church and churches of surrounding Presby-
teries. Dr. H. H. Thompson, Assembly's Director of Evangelism, was
secured to lead the program. Two rallies were held in Charlotte in the
interest of Visitation Evangelism, the first on May 26th to which 175
ministers were invited. Approximately 65 were present for this rally and
the program was launched after a presentation of aims and goals by Dr.
Thompson. The second rally was held in Charlotte for ministers and lay-
men on September 21st. This meeting was attended by a large group of
some 500 persons and two messages were heard. Mr. W. E. McNair of
Atlanta, Georgia, gave the layman's viewpoint in recounting experiences
had in the Atlanta program. Dr. H. H. Thompson again presented the
privilege, plan and power of Visitation Evangelism. Many letters were
sent out by the committee of a promotional nature and as the time of
the school approached several additional men were added to the com-
mittee. Dr. E. N. Orr, Dr. W. M. Boyce and Rev. W. H. Blair of the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rev. R. F. Boyd, Rev. W.
Chester Keller, Rev. Sam M. Inman and Mr. McAlister Carson rendered
invaluable service to the committee in their particular fields of labor.
The School of Evangelism was launched October 19th with an instruc-
tion and inspiration meeting of some 700 ministers and laymen. Dr.
Thompson was our leader then in the school for the next four days of
instruction and visitation. These meetings were very inspiring as ex-
periences and problems were shared. It is too soon to give a complete
report of the numerical results of the school of evangelism. We can say,
however, that during the four days when reports were given, at no time
did more than 42 churches report. These churches reported 845 persons
signing decision cards. The number gained by the Presbytery has not
been tabulated as yet nor has the total been broken down into first de-
cisions and letters of transfer. When all the reports are in, and we hope
that this will be in the near future, a tabulation of all numerical re-
sults will be made and presented to the Presbytery. It is of course im-
possible to tell the full story of the spiritual results. These are with
God. However, the testimony of many who did this work for the first
time is sufficient to prove its spiritual worth.
A report of the treasurer cannot be given in full at this time because
all of the bills are not in and have not been paid, however, to date we
have received from the churches $697.50. Of this amount we have spent
$190.78 with a few rather large bills yet outstanding.
Your committee feels that where the churches have participated fully
in the program rich blessings have been received and we covet for all the
churches of our Presbytery like experience and blessing. God has set His
seal of approval on this method of Evangelism. This we know from our
experience in the actual work. May we all be led of God into an ever-
increasing effort in our first work as the Children of God and Co-workers
with Jesus Christ.
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We recommend:
1. That every church in the Presbytery make a determined effort to
put on a program of Visitation Evangelism before the close of the Church
Year.
2. That where this program has already been set up, a continuing
program be conducted with earnest zeal.
3. That the churches also use other means of Evangelism and that
the ministers be urged to preach evangelistic sermons, stress Christian
loyalty, and lead selected members of their particular communions to
present the claims of Christ to the unsaved.
4. That the plan of the Assembly to enlist the loyalty and interest
of the inactive members of our churches be given special attention.
5. That the Presbytery through its Stated Clerk express our grati-
tude to the Session and Minister of the First Presbyterian Church in
Charlotte for their hospitality and many kindnesses during the School
of Evangelism.
6. That Presbytery through its Stated Clerk express appreciation for
the work of the Rev. R. H. Stone and Miss Sue McLeod of Presbytery's
Office in promotion of the School of Evangelism.
7. That Presbytery through its Stated Clerk express its appreciation
for the devoted and effective labors of Dr. H. H. Thompson in our behalf.
8. That Presbytery place the Committee of Evangelism on docket for
its next meeting for a formal report.
Signed,
F. C. DEBELE, JR., Chairman,
W. A. GAMBLE,
C. G. McCLURE.
Assembly's Home Missions — The Committee on Assembly's
Home Missions presented its report. This was received as in-
formation and the following recommendations adopted:
1. That the week, October 26-November 2, be observed as a week of
Prayer and Self-denial for the Home Mission enterprise of our Church.
2. That we promote in each church the study of the Home Mission
study book, "From the Past to the Present," compiled by Rev. S. A.
Lapsley.
3. That every Pastor and Elder familiarize himself with the objectives
of the Presbyterian Program of Progress.
4. That where possible a "Program of Progress Committee" be set
up in each local church.
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5. That we urge that the Home Mission offering next Sunday, Novem-
ber 2nd, be the most generous ever contributed in the history of our
Church.
F. R. McALISTER, Chairman.
Called Meeting — ^The Special Committee to arrange for a
study of matters handed down from the Assembly was in-
structed to set another date for this meeting other than the
one proposed, since it was after the date set for reports from
the study to be returned.
Bible Cause — ^The Committee on Bible Cause presented the
following report which, with its recomendations, was adopted :
The Bible reveals the nature of God and his purposes for all mankind.
It exposes the wickedness and the ultimate doom of sin. It proclaims
salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
The need for the Bible, in most parts of the world, is still not met in
spite of special funds given the American Bible Society during the past
few years for this purpose.
Your committee makes the following recommendations:
1. Since the American Bible Society has become in a literal sense the
main depository of supply of the Sacred Scriptures for the world, we
urge each church to give generously to the Society for both its regular
budget and its world rehabilitation program;
2. That every church in the Presbytery be requested to set aside
Sunday, December 14, 1947, or some other suitable day, on which the
place of the Bible is really emphasized, and the responsibility to the
church for Bible distribution is clearly laid upon the hearts of the people;
3. That the churches encourage their members to join in the daily
reading of passages between Thanksgiving and Christmas, selected this
year under the general theme "One World-One Book" as made avail-
able in suitable form, free of charge, by the American Bible Society.
Respectfully submitted,
D. K. SNYDER, Chairman,
F. CLYDE PRATT.
Proposed Amendments to Book of Church Order— These
were docketed for the Next Stated Session.
Resolutions — ^The Committee on Resolutions submitted their
report which was adopted as follows:
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Resolved: That Presbytery by a rising vote express its thanks to God
for His Presence and Blessing during the past; its thanks to the Pastor
and People of the EUerbe Church for their gracious hospitality in pro-
viding the attractive place for meeting, especially to the ladies for provid-
ing for our bodily needs and comforts; and to all who have contributed
to the Program of Presbytery, which has added information and inspira-
tion designed to enhance the work of the Kingdom in our midst and
throughout the world.
G. F. HOUCK, Chairman,
S. M. INMAN
C. T. STEWART.
Manual Change Introduced — First action was taken on a
resolution looking toward a change in method of electing Com-
missioners to the Assembly. Final action was docketed for
the Next Stated Session.
Manual Changed — Final action was taken approving an
amendment to the Manual of Presbytery, Paragraph 15, Sec-
tion F, changing the time for the report of the Committee on
Christian Relations to the July Meeting.
The minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Presbytery was closed with prayer in which Rev. A. A.
Walker was remembered, due to his critical illness.
Presbytery adjourned to meet at the Thomasboro Presby-
terian Church, Charlotte, N. C, on Tuesday, January 20, 1948,
at 10:00 A.M.
W. CHESTER KELLER, Moderator.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
J. W. STORK, Acting Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk.
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PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church — December 16, 1947
179th Stated Session
Mulberry Church — January 20, 1948
Called Meeting
Charlotte First Church — January 21, 1948
Adjourned Meeting
Charlotte First Church — January 21, 1948
180th Stated Session
Thomasboro Church — April 20, 1948
Next Stated Session
Camp Hermon — ^July 20, 1948
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
DOCKET SCHEDULE
WINTER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Commiitees
(a) Records of Presbytery
(b) Foreign Missions
Popular Meeting on Foreign
Missions
Election of Commissioners to
General Assembly
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SPRING MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Presbytery's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Religious Education
(c) Advisory Committee
(d) Ch. Ed. and Min. Relief
(e) Sessional Records
(f) Synod's Minutes
(g) Women's Work
Popular Meeting on Home Mis-
sions
Reports of Treasurers and
Trustees
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
SUMMER MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committes
(a) Auditing
(b) Sabbath Observance
(c) Records of Presbytery
Popular Meeting on Religious
Education
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
FALL MEETING
Organization of Presbytery
Communion Service
History and Memorials
Reception of Ministers and
Candidates
Calls for Pastors and Supplies
Reports of Commissions and
Committees
(a) Assembly's Home Mis-
sions
(b) Synod's Home Missions
(c) Bible Cause
(d) Educational Institutions
(e) Assembly's Minutes
(f) Nominations
(h) Evangelism
(g) Orphans* Home
(i) Stewardship
Popular Meeting on Orphans'
Home
New and Unfinished Business
Place of Next Meeting
Nominate Moderator
Adopt Minutes
Adjourn
The Stated Session of Presbytery convenes at 10:00 A. M.
on the third Tuesday in each quarter.
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DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Rev. J. E. Wayland, Moderator, Winter Meeting
Elder J. Norman Pease, Moderator, Spring Meeting
Rev. F. C. Debele, Stated Clerk (1949)
Rev. B. Frank Yandell, Permanent Clerk ( 1948)
Rev. A. Leslie Thompson, Assistant Clerk (1950)
Rev. R. H. Stone, General Secretary (1950)
TRUSTEES
Davidson — Elected for Four Years:
1948 — Rev. Jas. A. Jones; Mr. I. W. Stewart, Charlotte.
1950~Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte; Mr. H. W. Moore, Charlotte; Mr.
T. S. MePheeters, Charlotte.
Presbytery —
1948— Mr. Neill Y. Pharr, Charlotte.
1949 — Mr. John S. Cansler, Charlotte.
1950— Mr. W. H. Abernathy
COMMISSIONS
The Minister and His Work:
Chairman — Rev. R. A. Young
1948 — Rev. R. A. Young; Mr. McAlister Carson, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. Robt. F. Boyd; Mr. James E. Williams, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Mr. Vincent Alexander, Charlotte.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Home Missions:
Chairman — Mr. R. A. Grier
1948 — Rev. W. H. Johnston; Rev. A. T. Taylor; Rev. J. W. Stork;
Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. W. H. Belk, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. S. M. Glasgow; Rev. W. L. Hall; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer;
Mr. E. G. Cochrane, Charlotte; Mr. Harvey Morrison,
Charlotte.
1950— Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. W. T. Smith; Rev. Holmes Rolston;
Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte; Mr. E. F. Cail, Charlotte.
Religious Education:
Chairman — Rev. W. Chester Keller
1948 — Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. A. Leslie Thompson; Mr. Reginald
Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. S. M. Inman; Rev. R. F. Whitley; Mr. John M. Dunlap;
Mr. Clyde L. Hunter.
1950— Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. B. F. Yandell; Mr. J. N. Stribling,
Charlotte; Mr. T. P. Graham, Charlotte.
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PERMANENT COMMITTEES
Advisory to General Secretary:
Chairman — Rev. R. F. Boyd.
^ 1948— Rev. W. C. Keller; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte.
1950— Rev. R. F. Boyd; Mr. R. A. Grier, Charlotte.
Assembly's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. F. R. McAlister.
1948 — Rev. A. H. Key; Mr. Robt. Glasgow, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. F. R. McAlister; Mr. R. E. Suther, Charlotte.
1950— Rev. G. F. Garlington; Mr. C. B. Choate, Charlotte.
Auditing:
Chairman — Mr. J. P. Robinson.
1948 — Mr. J. P. Robinson, Charlotte.
1949 — Mr. G. B. Chapman, Charlotte.
1950 — Mr. J. E. Williams, Charlotte.
Bible Cause :
Chairman — Rev. D. K. Snyder.
1948 — Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. R. L. Smith, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. Vester McLaughlin, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. H. E. Pickard; Mr. H. G. Robinson, Charlotte.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief:
Chairman — Rev, O. C. Williamson.
1948 — Rev. O. C. Williamson; Mr. J. B. Kuykendall, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. C. A. Harper; Mr. G. D. Aitken, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. J. A. Carriker; Mr. J. I. Hutchison.
Christian Relations:
Chairman — Rev. T. M. MacLean.
1948 — Rev. Geo. Houck.
1949 — Rev. T. M. MacLean.
1950 — Mr. John S. Cansler, Charlotte.
Educational Institutions :
Chairman — Rev. Roy E. Watts.
1948 — Rev. R. E. Watts; Mr. P. F. How^erton, Charlotte.
1949 — Rev. T. M. MacLean; Mr. T. R. Sparrow, Charlotte.
1950 — Mr. John Otts; Mr. John Rumple.
Evangelism :
Chairman — Rev. F. C. Debele.
1948 — Rev. Wm. A. Gamble; Mr. Lester Ransom.
1949 — Rev. F. C. Debele; Mr. Tom Glasgow, Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. J. R. Tackett; Mr. Thad Biggers.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Examinations :
1. Experimental Piety-The Moderator.
2. Academic Studies — 1948, Rev. J. R. Carriker; 1949, Rev. J. R.
Rosebro; 1950, Rev. C. H. Little.
3. Languages — 1948, Rev. C. C. Beam; 1949, Rev. J. E. Wayland;
1950, Rev. T. W. MacLean.
4. Natural and Exact Sciences — 1948, Rev. Carl Howie; 1949, Rev.
W. I. Howell; 1950, Rev. C. H. Sides.
5. Mental and Moral Philosophy — 1948, Rev. P. P. Thrower; 1949,
Rev. D. K. Snyder; 1950, Rev. L. F. Cowan.
6. English Bibles, Ethics, Logic, Rhetoric — 1948, Rev. C. A. Harper;
1949, Rev. J. A. Jones; 1950, Rev. F. S. Johnston.
7. Church History— 1948, Rev. F. C. Debele, Jr; 1949, Rev. L. F.
Cowan; 1950, Rev. C. M. Boyd.
8. Theology— 1948, Rev. 0. C. Williamson, Rev. R. F. Whitley; 1949,
Rev. W. L. Hall, Rev. M. B. Prince; 1950, Rev. H. S. Robinson,
Rev. W. H. Johnston.
9. Church Government and the Sacraments — 1948, Rev. R. H. Stone,
Rev. S. M. Glasgow; 1949, Rev. J. W. Grier, Rev. C. H. Little;
1950, Rev. Roy F. Whitley, Rev. W. B. Neill.
10. Thesis, Exegesis, Popular Lecture — 1948, Rev. 0. C. Williamson;
1949, Rev. A. L. Thompson; 1950, Rev. R. F. Boyd.
Foreign Missions:
Chairman — Rev. C. G. McClure.
1948— Rev. H. B. Blakely; Mr. Angus Shaw, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. C. G. McClure; Mr. J. E. McLaughlin.
1950 — Rev. A. L. Thompson; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
Nominations :
Chairman — Rev. J. W. Grier.
1948 — Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. Vernon Patterson,
Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Grier; Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer; Mr. W. R. Garrison,
Charlotte.
1950 — Rev. 0. C. Williamson; Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.; Mr. R.
L. Price, Charlotte.
Orphans* Home:
Chairman — Rev. J. C. Grier.
1948 — Rev. W. B. Neill; Mr. W. S. Cunningham.
1949— Rev. W. T. Smith; Mr. C. Gilchrist.
1950 — Rev. J. C. Grier; Mr. David Oven.
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Sabbath Observance:
Chairman — Rev. S. N. Milton.
1948— Rev. B. F. Yandell;. Mr. P. W. Davenport.
1949 — Rev. J. L. Russell; Mr. W. H. Abernethy.
1950 — Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. David Johnston.
Sessional Records:
Chairman — Rev. James B. MacLeod.
1948— Rev. J. W. Grier.
1949 — Rev. J. L. Russell.
1950 — Rev. James B. MacLeod.
Stewardship :
Chairman — Rev. J. B. Ficklen.
1948— Rev. J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Mr. T. R. Stewart.
1949 — Rev. J. B. Ficklen; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte.
1950— Rev. Clyde Pratt; Mr. H. B. Patterson.
Synod's Home Missions:
Chairman — Rev. Geo. F. Houck.
1948— Rev. S. N. Milton; Mr. G. E. Wilson, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. Geo. F. Houck; Mr. R. R. Grier.
1950— Rev. D. K. Snyder; Mr. Jn. A. McGee.
Women's Work:
Chairman — Rev. Gower Croswell.
1948 Rev. J. L. Griggs; Mr. W. M. Wilcox, Charlotte.
1949— Rev. J. W. Stewart; Mr. E. P. Nisbet.
1950— Rev. Gower Croswell; Mr. H. F. Wolfe.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Location and Relocation of Churches:
Chairman — Rev. J. A. Jones.
Rev. J. A. Jones; Rev. J. M. Walker; Rev. R. H. Stone; Rev. R. A.
Young; Rev. M. B. Prince; Mr. R. S. Hutchison, Charlotte; Mr. E. E.
Jones, Charlotte; Mr. W. E. Price, Charlotte; Mr. R. A. Grier,
Charlotte.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF MINISTERS
1. M. E, Sentelle, D.D.
2. J. W. Grier
3. C.H. Little
4. J. G. Garth
5. J. W. Stork, D.D.
6. R. H.M.Brown
7. J. M. Walker, D.D.
8. W. H. Frazer, D.D.
9. Q. N. Huneycutt, Th.D.
10. M. E. Peabody
11. C.C.Beam
12. S.B. McLean
13. W.H.Johnston
14. J. C.McGehee
15. B. Frank Yandell
16. W. C.Copeland
17. J. C. Grier
18. T.R.Alexander
19. A.T.Taylor
20. M. B. Prince, Jr.
21. H. C. Carmichael
22. W.B. Neill
23. A. H. Eraser
24. C. D. Whiteley, D.D.
25. R. A. Young, D.D.
26. Chas. M. Boyd, D.D.
27. E.V.Wiley
28. A.L.Roberts
29. W. L Howell, Jr.
30. Daniel K. Snyder
31. T.H.Mitchell
32. W.T.Smith
33. Hunter B. Blakely, D.D.
34. Jas. A. Jones, D.D.
35. J. S. Nisbet, D.D.
36. Jas. L. Russell
37. Jno. R. Rosebro, D.D.
38. F. R. McAlister
39. R. H. Stone
40. R.E. Watts
41. J. Walton Stewart, Jr.
42. P. H. Gwynn, Jr., Ph.D.
43. E. L. Flanagan
44. Paul P. Thrower
45. J. L. Griggs
46. Holmes Rolston, D.D.
47. Robt. F. Boyd, Th.M.
48. Frederick C. Debele, Jr.
49. Chas. G. McClure, D.D.
50. Sam M. Inman
51. Geo. F. Houck
52. J. O. Mann, D.D.
53. F.Clyde Pratt
54. Jonas Barclay
55. Carl G.Howie
56. R. L. McBath
57. W.M.Walsh
58. J. E. Wayland
59. F. S. Johnston
60. W. Chester Keller
61. O. C. Williamson, D.D.
62. W.P.Robertson
63. Samwel M. Glasgow, D.D.
64. Sam N.Milton
65. A. Leslie Thompson
66. Wm. A. Gamble
67. Roy F.Whitley
68. Chas. E. S. Kraemer, D.D.
69. C. C. McNeill, D.D.
70. Warner L. Hall, D.D.
71. L. F. Cowan
72. T.W. MacLean
73. J.B. Ficklen
74. Homer A. Spencer
75. Chas. H. Sides
76. J. R. Tackett
77. Jno. A. Carriker
78. Gower Croswell
79. Henry S. Robinson
80. Jas. B. MacLeod
81. Gordon F. Garlington
82. H. E. Pickard
83. S.M.Hutchison
84. Chas. H. Rowan
85. W.L.Baker
86. Wm. Mcllwaine Thompson
87. Ben. F. Livingstone
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
ROLL OF CHURCHES
Chnrcli** Clerk of Session Treasurer
Albemarle First H. C. McFadyen O. G. Whitley
Pee Dee Ave. 1044 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Albemarle Second B. B. Taylor C. O. Josey
Stanley Hdwe. Albemarle Radio Co.
Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle, N. C.
Altan J. B. Yarbrough Albert Lowery
Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 4, Monroe, N. C.
Amay James Edgar Goodwin Mrs. Sarah Reid
504 E. Boundry Rt. 4, Box 330
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Amity J. C. Kuck James P. Sample
Rt. 1, Charlotte, N. C. Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Avondale J. B. Meacham Hubert B. Jerman
2922 Avondale 2909 Avondale
Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
Badin L. A. Fesperman S. E. Beck
Box 724 Badin, N. C.
Badin, N. C.
Banks F. E. Crane M. C. Cunningham
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C. Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
Benton Heights J. Earl Williams Mrs. Stacy Tucker
414 Cherry St. 402 Cherry St.
Monroe, N. C. Monroe, N. C.
Bethany Roy Snipes Roy Snipes
Monroe Hdwe. Co. Monroe, N. C.
Monroe, N. C.
Bethel W. J. Knox H. B. Knox
Huntersville, N. C. Davidson, N. C.
Bethlehem I. D. Crowell Buford A. Price
Rt. 1, Indian Trail, N.C.Rt. 2, Monroe, N. C.
Beulah C. H. Webb J. H. Howie
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C. Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Biscoe ; J. W. Ewing J. Edgar Maness
Biscoe, N. C. Biscoe, N. C.
Brainerd Vance Baucom Mrs. J. U. Thrower
Rt. 2 Box 31
East Rockingham, N.C.East Rockingham, N.C.
Caldwell Memorial --_R. B. Collins Jno. M. Belk
339 Clement Ave. 220 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte. N. C. Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches
Camden .
Clerk of Session
.J. Thomas Hildreth
Rt. 3, Wadesboro, N.C.
Cameronian C. W. McLendon
Pee Dee Mill, Rt. 1
Rockingham, N. C.
Camp Greene J. D. Hawfield
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C.
Candor
D. C. Ewing, Jr.
Candor, N. C.
Charlotte First
Central Steele Creek _R. R. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
H. C. Alexander
Box 1413
Charlotte, 1, N. C.
.F. W. Collins ''"^~'
1307 Greenwood
Charlotte, N. C.
Commonwealth
Community
Cooks Memorial
Cornelius
Covenant
1 — Second Branch
2 — Westmin. Branch
John Cox
Rt. 1, Box 71
Rockingham, N. C.
-R. F. Dunn
Rt. 9, Box 269
Charlotte, N. C.
.W. C. Blakely
N. Main St.
Cornelius, N. C.
, J. C. Porter
214 N. Tryon
Charlotte, N. C.
A. M, Rea
2417 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Ellerbe First
Hamlet First
-.J. H. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
..S. O. Bauersfeld
Entwistle St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Hawley Memorial Carlton Billingsley
Box 71, Polkton, N. C.
Hopewell Joe L. Puckett, Sr.
Rt. 1
Huntersville, N. C.
Treasurer
M ss Ethel Hndreth
Route 3
Wadesboro, N. C.
M. Bethune
Rt. 3, Rockingham, N. C.
C. W. Kelly
2049 Greene St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Hoyie Lawdermilk
Candor, N. C.
T. M. Blackwelder
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
W. N. Ward
202 W. Trade
Charlotte, N. C.
E. H. Austin
1240 Greenwood
Charlotte, N. C.
Carl Henry
Rockingham, N. C.
R. F, Rozzelle, Jr.
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
J. E. Baxter
Cornelius, N. C.
W. A. Montgomery
221 N. College St.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. L. Alexander
1600 Plaza
Charlotte, N. C.
W. S. McRae
Ellerbe, N. C.
C. M. Pepper
303 Henderson St.
Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. E. F. Billingsley
Box 84, Polkton, N. C.
J. M. Blythe
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C,
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Huntersville John R. Barnett
Huntersville, N. C.
Box 135
Indian Hill R. F. Furr
Rt. 1, Oakboro, N. C.
Indian Trail E. J. Stinson
Rt. 1
Indian Trail, N. C.
Lee Park Grady Williams
Rt. 1, Monroe, N. C.
Lilesville Ben R. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Locust T. M. Hartsell
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Macedonia Daniel J. McCaskiil
Box 370, Candor, N, C.
Mallard Creek W. B. Bingham
Rt. 7, Box 612
Charlotte, N. C.
Marks Creek J. D. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Marshville E. E. Marsh, Sr.
Box 132
Marshville, N. C.
Marston A. W. McKay
Cognac, N. C.
Matthews G. C. Alexander
Van Wych, S. C.
McGee N. C. Long
314 N. Hoskin Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
McLean W. M. Lovin
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Monroe First W. A. Henderson
401 y2 W. Franklin
Monroe, N. C.
Morgan Memorial Rafe Williams
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
Morven W. E. Steagall
Morven, N. C.
Mt. Carmel M. Lee Mclnnis
Rt. 1. Ellerbe, N. C.
Treasurer
J. B. Monteith
Rt. 2, Huntersville, N. C.
M. E. Brattain
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
T. A. Biggers
Box 68, Matthews, N. C.
J. H. Baker
Rt. 1
Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. John T. Wall
Lilesville, N. C.
Worth Little
Albemarle, N. C.
Daniel J. McCaskiil
Box 370, Candor, N. C.
Vester McLaughlin
Rt. 7, Box 644
Charlotte, 5, N. C.
H. C. McRae
Rt. 1, Hamlet, N. C.
Mrs. S. N. Smith
Marshville, N. C.
W. D. McKay
Marston, N. C.
J. W. Russell
Rt. 1, Box 234
Matthews, N. C.
H. R. Cline
Box 191
Chadwick Station
Charlotte, N. C.
J. D. McLean
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. C.
Virgil Henderson
429 Wadesboro Rd.
Monroe, N. C.
Sybil Huneycutt
Rt. 2, Stanfield, N. C.
R. M. Hardison
Morven, N. C.
W. A. Mclnnis
Rt. 1, Ellerbe, N. G.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
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Churches Clerk of Session
Mt. Gilead — R. A. McRae
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Mulberry D. H. Dunn
Rt. 4, Charlotte, N. C.
Myers Park C. W. Gilchrist
1122 S. Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Nevin J. H. Stewart
Rt. 7, Charlotte, N. C.
New Salem O. L. Efird
Rt. 2, Marshville, N.C.
Newell S. B. Wilson
Newell, N. C.
Norman C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C.
North Charlotte B. B. Young
810 E. 36th St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Norwood R. B. Winchester
Norwood, N. C,
Oakboro E. 0. Ross
Rt. 4, Albemarle, N. C.
Pageland H. H. Houston
Pageland, S. C.
Paw Creek R. W. Summerville
Rt. 6, Charlotte, N.C.
Pee Dee J. V. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N.C.
Philadelphia H. B. Forbis, Sr.
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Pineville Roy G. Starnes
Pineville, N. C.
Plaza C. A. Kirkpatrick
1315 Matheson
Charlotte, N. C.
Pleasant Hill J. W. Hickman
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C.
Providence F. B. Kuykendal
Rt. 1, Matthews, N. C.
Treasurer
R. L. Martin
Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Tom Wilson
Rt. 5, Charlotte, N. C.
C. B. Ross
2338 Roswell Ave.
Charlotte, 4, N. C.
J. R. Dutton
Rt. 7, Box 294
Charlotte, 5 N. C.
C. C. Moore
Rt. 2, Marshville, N. C.
Wilbur X. Yerton
Box 28, Newell, N. C.
C. E. Martin
Norman, N. C. '
J. W. Hardison
Box 243
Charlotte, N. C.
Miss Va. Barnhart
Norwood, N. C.
G. E. Crowell, Jr.
Oakboro, N. C.
Dr. A. T. Munn
Pageland, S. C.
R. T. Wingate
Paw Creek, N. C.
Mrs. W. C. Ussery
Rt. 3, Mt. Gilead, N. C.
Jno. M. McEwen
Rt. 3, Matthews, N. C.
Robt. C. Hair
Pineville, N. C.
H. E. Gray
200 Cottage PL
Charlotte, N. C.
A. M. Thompson
Rt. 1, Pineville, N. C.
N. C. Grier
Rt. 3, Waxhaw, N. C.
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Churches Clerk of Session
Ramah J. W. Caldwell
Rt. 1
Huntersville, N. C.
Rehoboth W. J. Sims
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Roberdell -_ — _W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Robinson Perry C. Hood
Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
Rockingham First C. R. McNair
Box 416
Rockingham, N. C.
Rourk J. C. Watson
Rt.3, Rockingham, N.C
St. Andrews I. W. Craig, Jr.
2121 Rozeirs Fer. Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
St. Paul J. G. Spratt
2118 Kirkwood Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
Salem George Watts
Rt. 1, Pageland, S. C.
Seigle Avenue D. A. McGill
845 Belmont
Charlotte, N. C.
Selw3m Avenue R. L. Price
249 Ridgewood
Charlotte, N. C.
Sharon E. F. Smith
Rt. 3, Box 64
Charlotte, N. C.
Siler R. A. Plyler
Rt. 1, Waxhaw, N. C.
Six Mile Creek J. R. Perry
15 Academy
Ft. Mill, S. C.
South Park Harold C. Hovis
Rt. 3, Charlotte, N. C
Treasurer
C. D. Bradford
Huntersville, N, C.
W. J. Sims
Rt.l, Waxhaw, N. C.
W. T. Wicker
Roberdell, N. C.
Howard Brawley
Rt. 8, Charlotte, N. C.
R. C. Price
Box 177
Rockingham, N. C.
Lester M. Smith
. Rt. 3, Rockingham, N.C.
A. H. Clark
1913 Greene Blvd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Z. L. Eaddy
1908 Commonwealth
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. L. T. Gill
Box 301, Polkton, N. C.
W. G. Grice
612 N. Davidson
Charlotte, N. C.
M. D. Haney
2133 Colony Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
J. K. Godfrey
Rt. 2, Charlotte, N. C.
Carr Price
Rt. 6, Monroe, N. C.
J. R. Perry
15 Academy St.
Ft. Mill, S. C.
W. T. Hoover
. 662 Marsh Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
13
Clmrcbes Clerk of Session
Steele Creek Rufus A. Grier
Rt. 3, Charlotte, 3, N.C
Stephenson M. M. Pressley
R.F.D., Monroe, N. C.
Sugaw Creek . J. P. Robinson
1324 Biltmore Dr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Sunset Hills Jas. A. Moore
508 E. Kingston
Charlotte, N. C.
Tenth Avenue C. L. Elliott
Rt. 6, Box 621
ChaTlotte, 3, N. C.
Thomasboro H. P. Cathey
322 Hovis Cr.
Charlotte, N. C.
Troy C. N. Eckerson
Troy, N. C.
Turner J. C. Richardson
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Unionville J. V. Mullis
Unionville, N. C.
Wadesboro C. A. Bland
52 West Ave.
Wadesboro, N. C.
Walkersville C. L. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
Waxhaw _. T. R. Nisbet
Box 217
Waxhaw, N. C.
West Avenue R. L. Smith
2339 Morton St.
Charlotte, N. C.
Westover Hills H. B. Allen
2114 Bethel Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
Williams Memorial J. I. Hutchison
Rt. 9. Charlotte, N. C.
Wilmore H. K. Youngblood
508 Spruce
Charlotte. N. C.
Treasurer
Otto C. Brown
Rt. 3, Charlotte 3, N. C.
Jack Baucom
Indian Trail, N. C.
F. S. Neal, Jr.
801 Bromley Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
G. E. Schmid
423 McDonald Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
R. C. Farr
2328 Chesterfield
Charlotte, N. C.
J. S. Bennett
3810 Tuckseegee Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
C. W. Safrit
Troy, N. C.
D. E. Glenn
Rt. 5, Monroe, N. C.
Mrs. Maud M. Brooks
Unionville, N. C.
J. W. Scarboro
Wadesboro, N. C.
Knox R. McCain
Rt. 2, Waxhaw, N. C.
B. E. Hudson
Waxhaw, N. C.
Richard S. Wilkinson
513 Grandin Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
John W. Killian
Bethel Rd.
Charlotte, N. C.
E. L. McConnell
Rt. 9, Charlotte, N. C.
W. T. Whiten
1608 Wilmore Dr.
Charlotte. N. C.
14 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
December 16, 1947
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in Called Session at
the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 2:00 P.M.
on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. W. Chester Keller, presided. Presby-
tery was opened vdth prayer by the Rev. J. G. Garth.
The Roll — The following were present or were enrolled:
Ministers — W. A. Gamble; J. G. Garth; Jonas Barclay; Chas. M.
Boyd; Robert F. Boyd; F. C. Debele; J. C. Grier; J. W. Grier; J. L.
Griggs; Warner L. Hall; Chas. A. Harper; W. H. Johnston; Jas'. A.
Jones; W. Chester Keller; C. H. Little; Thos. W. MacLean; Charles
G, McClure; H. E. Pickard; Holmes Rolston; J, R. Rosebro; J. W.
Stewart, Jr.; R. H. Stone; P. P. Thrower; E. W. Wiley; O. C. William-
son; B. F. Yandle; R. A Young.— 27.
Ruling Elders — A. V. Russell, Second Church Branch, Covenant; F. A.
Beggers, Indian Trail; E. A. Jamison, Sharon; J. W. Kiser, St. Paul;
C. W. Robinson, Sugaw Creek. — 5.
Rev. R. S. Snyder, Utica Presbytery, U. S. A. Church, was introduced
and invited to sit as a visiting brother.
The Stated Clerk announced that a Quorum was present.
Call — ^The following Call was read and found in order :
Charlotte, N. C.
December 6, 1947.
Constitutional Requirements having been complied with Mecklenburg
Presbytery is hereby summoned to meet in Called Session at the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, on December 16, 1947, at 2:00 P.M.
to transact the following business if the way be clear.
1. To dissolve the pastoral relation between Rev C. A. Harper and
the Siegle Ave. Church; and grant him a letter of transfer to Memphis
Presbytery.
2. To receive the Rev. C. H. Rowan from the Presbytery of Savannah
and to arrange for his installation as pastor of the Indian Trail and
Siler Churches.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 15
3. To hear the report of the Commission to organize a Church at
Westover Hills.
4. To hear the report of the Commission to install Rev. H. E. Pickard.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
Minister Dismissed — Rev. C. A. Harper requested that the
pastoral relation between him and the Siegle Ave. Church be
dissolved and that he be granted a letter of transfer to Mem-
phis Presbytery. The Church concurred in the request. This
request v^as granted and the pastoral relation ordered dis-
missed as of December 31, 1947.
Rev. C. M. Boyd was appointed to serve as Moderator of
the Session of the Siegle Ave. Church until a Pastor shall
have been secured.
Minister Received — Rev. Chas. H. Rowan applied for admis-
sion to Mecklenburg Presbytery, presenting a certificate of
transfer from Savannah Presbytery. The Certificate was
found in order. Mr. Rowan was examined in accord with the
requirements of the Book of Church Order and the examina-
tion as a whole was sustained as satisfactory. He was enrolled
upon signing the Covenant.
Calls for his pastoral services from the Indian Trail and
Siler Churches, having been approved by Presbytery, were
placed in his hands and he signified his acceptance thereof.
The following Commission was appointed to conduct the
installation:
Indian Trail: January 11th, 1948, 7:00 P.M. Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt to
preside, preach, and propound the Constitutional Questions; Rev. J, A.
Carriker to charge the Pastor; Elder W. E. Price to charge the Congre-
gation; Rev. W. H. Johnston and Elder T. A. Biggers to complete the
Commission.
Siler: January 18, 1948, 7:00 P.M. Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt to preside,
propound the Constitutional Questions, and charge the Congregation;
Rev. C. H. Little to preach; Elder Harvey Morrison to charge the
Pastor; Rev. E. V. Wiley and Elder Avery Plyler to complete the Com-
mission.
In either case a quorum is to be two Ministers and one Elder.
Installation of Minister — The following report of the Com-
mission to install the Rev. H. E. Pickard as pastor of the
Sunset Hills Church was read and admitted to the record :
16 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The Commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery to install Rev. H. E.
Pickard as pastor of the Sunset Hills Presbyterian Church of Charlotte
met Sunday evening, July 20, at 7:45 P.M. in the Beginner's Classroom
of the Sunday School with Rev. R. H. Stone, Dr. Warner Hall, Mr. Rufus
Grier, Mr. L. W. Byrum, and Rev. Charles Sides present. Rev. R. H.
Stone presided. The Commission was constituted with prayer by Mr.
Rufus Grier. Rev. Charles Sides was elected clerk.
The Commission went to the Church Sanctuary to proceed with the
installation of Mr. Pickard. The service was opened with the Doxology
after which Mr. Stone led the invocation prayer. Following the singing
of the hymn, "All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name." Dr. Hall read the
evening scripture lesson, and Mr. Sides led in prayer. After the singing
of the hymn, "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross," Dr. Hall preached
the sermon, using as his subject, "I Believe In The Church." Mr. Stone
then proceeded to propound the constitutional questions to the pastor
and the congregation. These being answered in the affirmative. Mr. Sides
gave the Charge to the pastor and Mr. Grier the Charge to the congre-
gation. With the singing of the hymn, "Spirit of God, Descend Upon My
Heart," the installation service was concluded by Mr. Pickard, the new
pastor, pronouncing the benediction.
After the Commission had retired from the Church Sanctuary, the
minutes were read and approved. A motion to adjourn was carried, and
Dr. Hall led in the closing prayer.
CHARLES SIDES, Clerk.
Westover Hills Church — ^The report of the Commission to
organize the Westover Hills Church was recommitted and the
Commission instructed to report at the next Stated Session.
The Minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following prayer led by Rev. J. A. Jones, Presbytery ad-
journed to meet in Stated Session at the Mulberry Church,
Tuesday, January 20, 1948, at 10:00 A.M.
W. CHESTER KELLER, Moderator
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk
B. F. YANDELL, Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 17
The One Hundred Seventy-Ninth
Stated Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Mulberry Presbyterian Church,
R.F.D., Charlotte, N. C.
January 20, 1948
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Seventy-ninth Stated Session in the Mulberry Presbyterian
Church, R.F.D., Charlotte, N. C, at 10:00 A.M. on the above
date.
The Moderator, Rev. W. Chester Keller, presided. The Mod-
erator led the opening prayer. The Moderator preached the
sermon from Philippians 3:12, using as his subject, 'That Re-
markable Dissatisfaction.*'
History of the Mulberry Church — This history was read by
Rev. J. C. Grier and v^as adopted as follows :
Mulberry Church was organized on October 4, 1888, by a commission
of Mecklenburg Presbytery appointed for that purpose.
There were 34 charter members, some of them coming by letter from
Steele Creek Church and some from Paw Creek.
For a few months after the organization services were held in the
grove where the church is located. On the first Sunday in May, 1889,
the first church building was dedicated. This was a commodious and
attractive frame building and stood facing the Tuckaseegee Road just
in front of the present church. A manse was built on a lot across the
road from the church in 1894.
The following ministers have served the church since its organization:
Rev. S. H. Spencer served as supply from August to December 1889.
The first pastor. Rev. G. D. Parks, D.D., served the church from 1890
to 1893.
Rev. Jonas Barclay was supply from Dec. 1893 to Dec. 1894.
Rev. Joseph Crockard was pastor from 1895 to the time of his death
on January 6, 1899.
Rev. W. O. Sample was pastor from 1899 to 1908.
Rev. W. A. Daniels supplied the church from May until Nov. 1909.
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Rev. R. A. Miller served as supply from Jan. to Sept. 1910.
Rev. C. W. Ervin was pastor from 1910 to 1913.
Rev. L. W. Brown, the fifth pastor, served from 1913 to 1921.
Rev. S. A. Ewart, the sixth pastor, served here from 1921 to 1927.
The present pastor, Rev. J. C. Brier, came to this field in Jan. 1928.
The present church building was erected in 1928-1929.
The church was dedicated on Oct. 12, 1937. Dr. W. L. Lingle, then
president of Davidson College, preached the dedication sermon and
offered the dedicatory prayer.
This church at the last report to Presbytery had a membership of 275
and Sunday School enrollment of 230. It has an active Woman's Auxil-
iary with an enrollment of 112. It also has a Girl Scout Troop, Boy
Scout Troop, and a Boys' Cub Pack. The Church has a Men's Fellowship
Club, Junior League, Pioneer League, and Youth Fellowship.
The members of the church thank God for what has been accomplished
in the past and face the future with faith and courage.
The Roll — The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; J. G. Garth; W. H. Johnston; B. Frank
Yandle; J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. A. Nicholson;
W. B. Neill; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; A. H. Key; E. V. Wiley; W. T.
Smith; Hunter B. Blakely; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R. Roseboro; F. R.
McAlister; R. H. Stone; Paul P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Holmes Rolston;
Robt. F. Boyd; Frederick C. Debele; Chas. G. McClure; Sam M. Inman;
J. O. Mann; F. Clyde Pratt; Jonas Barclay; R. L, BcBath; W. M. Walsh;
J. E. Wayland; F. S. Johnston; W. Chester Keller; 0. C. Williamson;
Sam N. Milton; A. Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; Chas. E. S.
Kraemer; L. F. Cowan; T. M. McLean; J. B. Ficklen; Chas. H. Sides;
J. R. Tackett; Gower Crosswell; Henry S. Robinson; Jas. B. MacLeod;
G. F. Garlington; S. M. Hutchison; H. E. Pickard; John A. Carriker;
C. H. Rowan.— 52.
Ruling Elders — John L. Donaldson, Amity; R. M. Stevenson, Avon-
dale; Geo. F. Boone, Benton Heights; H. G. Torrence, Bethel; C. D.
Smart, Bethlehem; J. O. Hamphill, Camp Greene; C. B. Choate, Central
Steele Creek; J. N. Stribling, Charlotte, First; F. C. Stanton, Common-
wealth; Crosley A. Dunn, Cooks Memorial; Elbert Todd, Covenant; J. H.
McRae, EUerbee First; Irwin R. Vance, Hopewell; M. G. Gibson, Hun-
tersville; W. J. Lee, Indian Hill; T. A. Biggers, Indian Trail; J. K. Mc-
Laughlin, Mallard Creek; A. P. Williams, Marks Creek; C. P. Hipp,
McGee; J. F. Hart, Monroe First; V. L. Wall, Morven; G. R. Sadler,
Mulberry; J. N. Pease, Myers Park; L. W. Watt, North Charlotte; W. D.
VanDerbaugh, Pageland; R. W. Davenport, Paw Creek; C. D. Harkey,
Philadelphia; J. R. Miller, Pineville; C. A. Kirpatrick, Plaza; James B.
Blakeney, Providence; Lamont Mayes, Ramah; L. A. Kelly, Rockingham;
Auman H. Currie, Rourk; Clyde N. Neely, St. Andrews; F. C. Skeen,
St. Paul; Malcolm Mackenzie, Selwyn Avenue; D. J. Sullivan, Sharon;
Harvey B. Hunter, South Park; Robert W. Bayless, Steele Creek; B. F.
Kimbrell, Stephenson; Roy H. Todd, Sugaw Creek; H. E. Garrison, Tenth
Avenue; A. L. Primm, Thomasboro; Henry H. Massey, Waxhaw; J. P.
Hutchison, Williams Memorial; Guy M. Neil, Wilmore; R. O. Stillwell,
Westover Hills. — 47.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 19
Rev. W. H. Johnston was elected acting Stated Clerk. He
announced that a quorum was present.
The following was introduced and invited to sit as Visiting
Brethren : Rev. W. A. Ross, Washburn Presbytery ; Rev. W. S.
Patterson, Kings Mountain Presbytery.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
Moderator Elected — Rev. J. E. Wayland, nominee, was
elected Moderator.
Nominating Committee — Upon recommendation of the Nom-
inating Committee Rev. Chas. Sides was elected to fill the un-
expired term of Rev. C. A. Harper on the Committee on
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief.
Arrangements — The Committee on Arrangements presented
the following report which was adopted :
That the Docket as printed be followed with the following modifica-
tions: that the Popular Meeting on Foreign Missions be held at 11:00
A.M.; that the next order be the hearing of Elder J. Norman Pease on
the Program of Progress; that Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer be heard next on
Presbytery's Building Fund; that we take recess for lunch at 12:30 and
reconvene at 2:00 P.M.; that following the election of Commissioners to
the Assembly Rev. C. Ellis Nelson, director of Young People's Work,
be heard on the Onslow Conference; that Presbytery adjourn at will.
J. C. GRIER, Chairman.
Standing Committees — ^The following Standing Committees
were appointed:
1. Bills and Overtures: Rev. W. C. Keller; Rev. C. H. Rowan; Elder
F. C. Stanton.
2. Installations: Rev. A. L. Thompson; Rev. R. H. Stone; Elder J. I.
Hutchison.
3. Judicial Business: Rev. M. B. Prince; Rev. F. C. Pratt; Elder C. P.
Hipp.
4. Records of Presbytery: Rev. J. B. MacLeod; Rev. J. L. Griggs;
Elder Guy M. Neel.
5. Resolutions: Rev. G. F. Garlington; Rev. S. M. Milton; Elder C. A.
Dunn.
Presbytery voted to grant the Stated Clerk permission to
purchase a Brief Case or other suitable container for his
records.
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Foreign Missions — The Special Order having arrived the
Popular Meeting on Foreign Missions was held. Dr. W. A.
Ross, formerly a missionary to Mexico, addressed Presbytery
on the work in that field. Presbytery joined in prayer for the
work in Mexico.
Program of Progress — As the next Order, Elder J. Norman
Pease addressed Presbytery on the Presbyterian Program of
Progress.
Presbytery's Building Program — As the next Special Order,
Rev. C. E. S. Kraemer made a report of progress made on
raising the $50,000 special building fund for the Presbytery.
$31,362.32 has been received to date. The report was received
as information.
Memorials — The following memorials were read and
adopted :
WILLIAM CLARK COOLIDGE FOSTER was born September 3, 1865,
at Wetumpka, Alabama. His parents were The Reverend Gurdon Rob-
inson Foster and Annie Elizabeth Slaughter Foster. He united with the
Presbyterian Church at Wetumpka, Alabama, in 1875 at the tender age
of ten years. He decided early for the Gospel Ministry and was taken
under the care of East Alabama Presbytery at the Fall meeting of that
body in 1880. He graduated from Oxford College (Alabama) in 1886
and from the Divinity School of South-Western Presbyterian Univer-
sity in 1888. He was licensed by the Presbytery of East Alabama in
1887 and ordained by the Presbytery of Athens, Synod of Georgia, in
1888. He served as Stated Supply of the Jefferson, Georgia, group of
Churches during 1888-1889 and became pastor of Mallard Creek Church,
Presbytery of Mecklenburg, in 1889, leaving that charge for a time
he went to the Union-Olney group where he served until 1892, when he
was called to Paw Creek and Cook's Menciorial churches where he was
pastor until 1895 when he resigned to become Stated Supply of Brick
and Comersville Churches in Columbia Presbytery until 1898, at which
time he went to the pastorate of the Highland Park Church, of Chatta-
nooga, Tennessee, remaining there until 1902. At Soddy Tennessee he
was Stated Supply for the years 1903-1904, going from there to Bar-
stow, Texas for the years 1904-1905. At Jasper, Ala., he served until
1907, he was called back to the Synod of Texas and served as Pastor
of the Brownsville Church until 1910, when he resigned to take up the
pastorate of the Gainesville, Ala., group of churches. He remained here
until 1913 when he was forced to retire because of the failure of his
voice.
His labors outside of the pastorate were with the Orphans Home at
Barium Springs for a term of years. In 1926 he removed to his farm
near Newell, North Carolina, where he lived and labored until his death,
October 4, 1947.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 21
Brother Foster was twice married. First to Miss Marg-aret Evalyn
Flowe, of Derita, N. C, and next to Miss Margery June Kirk, of Newell,
N. C. To both of these unions there were children born. Of the first
marriage there were three children, two of whom still survive: Dr. G. R.
Foster, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mrs. Thomas Stroupe, of Gainesville,
Florida. Of the second marriage there were born two sons: Lieut. Wil-
liam Kirk Foster, of Alaska, and John M. Foster, who resides at home.
Brother Foster was faithful in every relation that he sustained. He
was a preacher of the full gospel of Christ and an attentive and sympa-
thetic pastor. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a devout
follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. In his later years he was somewhat
incapacitated by physical infirmities, but he never complained and never
gave up. He was an example of one who provided for his household,
even working with his hands. He was for many years a regular attend-
ant of the Mallard Creek Church while the writer of this sketch was
pastor and he was one of the most encouraging listeners that he has
ever known. Of him it can be truly said: "Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord from henceforth: yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest
from their labors; and their works do follow them."
W. H. FRAZER.
II
ANDREW ALEXANDER WALKER was bom on April 28, 1873, at
Lonaconing, Md. His father was Andrew Smart Walker, and his mother
was Jean Eraser Walker. His father was a Scotch elder and his mother
was a Scot too. In early manhood the subject of our sketch went out
to Montana seeking a livelihood, and while there felt a call to preach
the gospel. Since the Presbyterian church was not represented in that
section, he joined the Methodist church. He had attended Grove City,
Pa. college before leaving the east, and studied theology privately in
Montana before he was licensed by the Montana conference in 1896. He
was ordained to the full work of the Methodist ministry in 1900, and
spent 14 years in active pastoral work in the Methodist church. He held
pastorates in Montana, Virginia and California. At one time he was
presiding elder in the church.
In 1914 Dr. Walker accepted the call to the Indianola Presbyterian
church in Mississippi and was there till 1918, when he became pastor
at Clarksdale, Miss., for four years. The church had built a new edifice
at Clarksdale as he became pastor. He had also served the Leland, Miss,
church for one year during his pastorate at Indianola.
In 1922 he was elected as field secretary for the Stewardship Com-
mittee of the Presbyterian church, U. S. and his headquarters were in
Atlanta, Ga. After a year in this service, he became financial agent for
Queens College, Charlotte, N. C. in 1923, and joined Mecklenburg pres-
bytery, and in 1924 became superintendent of home missions of that
presbytery, in which office he served with much success until 1933.
In 1933, Dr. Walker became pastor of the First Presbyterian church
of Rockingham, N. C. where he spent 10 happy years until his retire-
ment by the presbytery in 1943. In many respects this was Dr. Walker's
finest work. The church doubled its membership, the Sunday School had
a phenomenal growth, and the Men's Bible Class, which Dr. Walker
taught, grew from a dozen to 59 members, and the class now bears his
name. His contacts in the town were widespread, and the whole com^
22 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
munity felt the impact of his personality. He was active in Masonic
work and held the 32nd degree in Masonry, and was a recognized in-
structor in Masonry. While the war was in progress, Doctor and Mrs.
Walker established a center at the church in Rockingham for soldiers
of the nearby field and they left an impression an many a lonely lad
who was giving his life for his country.
About May 1, 1943, Dr. Walker and Mrs. Walker moved to Gulfport,
a suburb of St. Petersburg, Fla., to find a congenial climate to spend
their declining years. A small stone church building was erected by a
Northern Presbyterian, and when Dr. Walker arrived, this man had
died and left the building to his wife, who persuaded Dr. Walker to
preach in the building. A congregation was attracted by the earnest
preaching and on January 1, 1947, an Independent Presbyterian church
of 70 members was organized. Dr. Walker hoped it would finally join
St. Johns Presbytery, and so expressed himself. He was taken suddenly
ill at his home, and decided to come to Charlotte, N. C. for treatment,
where he entered the hospital and succumbed to the disease November
13. The funeral was conducted at the grave side at Sharon Memorial
Park near Charlotte. It was conducted by Dr. C. M. Boyd, a ministerial
brother in the presbytery, and the Scottish Rite Masons closed the
burial service.
Dr. Walker is survived by his wife and two children and three grand-
children. Mrs. Walker was the former Bessie Hemmons Noel of Phila-
delphia, Pa. They were married April 30, 1902. The son is A. A. Walker,
Jr., and the daughter is Mrs. Haywood Robbins, both of Charlotte.
Andrew Jr., has a son and a daughter and Noel has a son.
Dr. Walker was one of our strong men. He was a fine preacher and
expounder of the scripture, he led an exemplary Christian life and
translated it as a pastor, friend, husband and father. He was a faithful
Presbyterian and always met his Presbyterial duties faithfully and well.
His work as superintendent of home missions was outstanding in Meck-
lenburg presbytery, and left his impress on all the churches in the
home mission field. When he went to Gulfport, he assumed civic duties
as well as ministerial. He was chairman of the Beach improvement
project, which vnll cost $100,000. He was president of the Community
Club and chairman of the Social Council.
In the providence of God he had lived his three score years and ten,
and had won his retirement from active service by his unfailing faith-
fulness and his strong testimony. He was evangelistic in his preaching,
and led many to accept Christ. He comforted those who mourn, and
encouraged the young to lead Christian lives, and was a constant source
of inspiration to all who knew him.
Servant of God, well done! His spirit with a bound
Rest from thy loved employ; Left its encumbering clay:
The battle fought, the victory won. His tent at sunrise, on the ground
Enter Thy Master's joy! A darkened ruin lay.
The voice at midnight came; Soldier, of Christ, well done!
He started up to hear; Praise be thy new employ;
A mortal arrow pierced his frame, And, while eternal ages run.
He fell, but felt no fear. Rest in thy Savior's joy.
J. G. GARTH.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 23
Westover Hills — The report of the Commission to organize
the Westover Hills Church was admitted to the record. (Note
— since this action was rescinded on January 21 this report
is not printed here. See Minutes for April 20, 1948).
Program of Progress — Rev. R. H. Stone was granted per-
mission to work with the Synod's Committee on Progranf of
Progress, the amount of time devoted to this work to be at
his discretion, and such help as may be necessary due to this
arrangement may be employed in Presbytery's Office.
Manual Change — A change in Presbytery's Manual to pro-
vide for electing Ruling Elders :as Commissioners to the
Assembly for two years instead of one, having been intro-
duced at an earlier session, was urged by Elder J. Norman
Pease. This change was rejected.
Petition to Organize Church — A group of people in the Glen-
wood Section of Charlotte petitioned Presbytery to organize
them into a Presbyterian Church. Concerning this petition
the following action was taken:
Presbytery indicates its interest in the request of these Pe-
titioners but we believe this matter had better be held in
abeyance until further study can be made. The Home Mis-
sion Committee, together with the Committee on Location and
Relocation of Churches was instructed to make such a study,
and in this inquiry to consult with the Synod's Home Missions
Committee of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Recess — Following prayer Presbytery took recess until
2:00 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Commissioners to the Assembly — The following were elected
as Commissioners to the 1948 General Assembly, to meet in
Atlanta, Georgia:
Ministers
Principals Alternates
W. T. Smith C. E. S. Kraemer
J. A. Jones J. C. Grier
F. C. Debele J. L. Russell
W. A. Gamble R. E. Watts
C. G. McClure P. P. Thrower
A. L. Thompson R. L. McBath
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Elders
R. L. Price, Selwyn Ave. C. J. Miller, N. Charlotte
Roy Starnes Jas. W. Armstrong, Plaza
H. C. Alexander P. W. Davenport
E. T. Gail G. D. Aitken, Avondale
Guy Neel Dr. H. L. Seay, Huntersville
Thomas Glasgow, Myers Park J. A. Maness, Biscoe
Minister Installed — The following report of the Commission
to install the Rev. C. H. Rowan in the Indian Trail and Siler
Churches was read and admitted to the record :
The Commission appointed to install Rev. C. H. Rowan as pastor of
the Indian Trail Presbyterian Church met in a Sunday School room a
few minutes before time for the evening worship with the following
members present: Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt, Rev. J. A. Carriker, Rev.
W. H. Johnston, and Ruling Elder T. A. Biggers. The opening prayer
was offered by Rev. W. H. Johnston, and the organization was com-
pleted by the election of Rev. W. H. Johnston to act as secretary.
At 7:00 P.M. the Commission went into the sanctuary for the wor-
ship service, Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt presiding. Rev. J. A. Carriker read
the Scripture lesson from I Corinthians 1:18-31. Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt
preached a sermon on the text, Matthew 1:21. Dr. Huneycutt then pro-
pounded the Constitutional questions, which being answered satisfac-
torily, the pastoral relaionship was declared duly established agreeably
to the Word of God and according to the Constitution of the Presby-
terian Church in the United States. A charge was given to the pastor
by Rev. J. A. Carriker and a charge to the people by Rev. W. H. John-
ston. The service was closed with the benediction pronounced by the
new pastor. Rev. C. H. Rowan, who was then welcomed by the people
of the congregation.
The Commission reassembled, approved the minutes, and the closing
prayer was offered by Mr. T. A. Biggers.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. JOHNSTON, Secretary for the Commission.
2
Monroe, N. C. January 19th, 1948.
Mecklenburg Presbytery.
The Commission appointed by Mecklenburg Presbytery to install Rev.
S. H. Rowan at Siler Presbyterian Church Union County Sunday eve-
ning, January 18th, met at the church and after being duly organized
with Dr. Honeycutt presiding. Rev. C. H. Little preaching the sermon,
taking his text from the 34th, verse of the thirteenth chapter of John.
Dr. Honeycutt questioned Rev. Rowan and gave the charge to the con-
gregation. Elder Harvey Morrison charged the pastor. Rev. Rowan
pronounced the benediction.
The commission convened after the service and approved the minutes
and was duly adjourned.
Respectfully,
HARVEY MORRISON, Acting Secretary.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 25
Minister and His Work — The Commission on the Minister
and His Work made the following report which was admitted
to the record:
Since the last report to Presbytery three matters have come before
the Commission for action: — 1, Permission was given to Pineville,
Banks, and Six Mile Creek to secure the services of Rev. W. S. Patter-
son as temporary supply till the Spring Meeting of Presbytery: 2. Per-
mission was given Siegle Avenue to secure the services of Rev. R. S.
Snyder as temporary supply until the Spring Meeting of Presbytery;
3, The call from South Park Presbyterian Church for the pastoral
services of Rev. C. R. Tapp was found in order, approved, and ordered
presented to Presbytery with the recommendation that it be placed in
the hands of Mr. Tapp at the proper time.
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman.
Stewardship Committee — ^The Committee on Stewardship
presented the following report which was adopted :
The apportionment for benevolences suggested to us and adopted by
the Presbytery for the year 1946-1947 was $200,130.00. On this appor-
tionment the churches of Presbytery paid $377,095.00. The apportion-
ment for Presbytery's benevolences for 1947-1948 is $220,143.00.
The apportionment for the benevolent causes for the year 1948-1949,
handed down by the Synod of North Carolina to Mecklenburg Presby-
tery is $290,070.00. This apportionment is an increase of $69,927.00 or
32% above the benevolent apportionment for 1947-1948.
The Committee offers the following recommendations for your con-
sideration :
1. That the benevolent apportionment of $290,070.00 be adopted.
2. That the following apportionments be made to the particular
churches of Presbytery:
Askings
Church 1947-48
Albemarle First $ 3850
Albemarle Second 200
Altan 100
Amay James 55
Avondale 330
Amity 440
Badin 550
Banks 440
Benton Heights 220
Bethany 21
Bethel 440
Bethlehem 200
Gave
Askings
1946-47
1948-49
$ 5307
$
4620
^00
113
120
170
66
1051
396
1303
528
956
660
769
528
451
264
43
26
539
528
388
240
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Askings
Church 1947-48
Beulah 165
Biscoe 385
Brainerd 110
Caldwell Memorial 29700
Camden 165
Cameronian 175
Candor 330
Camp Greene 440
Central Steele Creek 1100
Charlotte First 29700
Commonwealth 550
Community 33
Cook's Memorial 880
Cornelius 165
Covenant 52800
Ellerbe 220
Erdman Love Chapel 50
Fairview Homes Chapel 60
Hamlet 1320
Hawley Memorial 44
Hopewell 2310
Huntersville 1870
Indian Hill 60
Indian Trail 330
Lee Park 110
Lilesville 41
Locust 220
Macedonia 220
Mallard Creek 1430
Marks Creek 220
Marshville 138
Marston 220
Matthews 550
Monroe First 4400
Morgan Memorial 25
Morven 440
McGee 440
McLean Memorial 110
Myers Park 38500
Mt. Carmel 110
Mulberry 1925
Gave
Askings
1946-47
1948-49
197
198
619
462
192
132
48918
40640
435
198
232
210
820
396
822
528
1713
1320
38317
35640
1822
660
88
40
2766
1056
249
198
69974
57920
530
264
60
72
2423
1584
51
53
3371
2772
2284
2244
30
60
589
396
334
132
65
49
430
264
349
264
2357
1716
308
264
140
140
230
230
910
660
7083
5280
25
554
528
676
528
126
132
98222
60000
175
132
3203
2310
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Askings
Church 1947-48
Mt. Gilead 1000
Newell 330
Nevin 220
Norman 39
North Charlotte 440
Norwood 300
Oakboro 55
Pageland 110
Paw Creek 1925
Pee Dee 55
Plaza 2200
Philadelphia 1375
Pineville 750
Piney Woods 30
Pleasant Hill 825
Providence 1100
Ramah 660
Rehobeth 50
Ridgecrest 60
Robinson 440
Rourk 110
Rockingham 825
Salem 85
Seigle Ave 240
Selwyn Ave 1320
Sharon 2200
Siler 220
Roberdell 55
Six Mile Creek 80
South Park 264
St. Andrews 660
St. Paul 1650
Steele Creek 13200
Stephensen 40
Sugaw Creek 4950
Sugar Creek 4950
Sunset Hills 240
Tabernacle 65
Tenth Ave 5000
Thomasboro 825
Troy 440
Turner 100
Unionville 55
Unity Chapel 50
Wadesboro 715
Walkersville 165
Waxhaw 715
West Avenue 3000
Westover Hills
Williams Memorial 2200
Wilmore 825
Gave
Askings
1946-47
1948-49
775
1000
655
396
520
264
163
47
897
528
182
360
134
66
234
132
2617
2310
98
66
2958
2640
2532
1650
1096
900
30
1002
990
2597
1320
941
792
127
60
60
949
528
236
132
1660
990
85
487
288
2631
1584
3155
2640
313
264
138
66
109
96
351
317
1746
792
1934
1980
16482
15840
59
48
7055
5940
7055
5940
325
288
66
65
7124
6000
1401
990
440
204
120
68
66
50
904
858
553
198
1452
858
3293
3200
300
3074
2640
1104
990
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3. That the contributions from the churches to the benevolent causes
be divided according to the following schedule of percentages:
Assembly's Causes
Foreign Missions 20.000%
Assembly's H. Missions 7.000%
Christian Ed. & Min. Rel. 7.650%
Rel. Ed. Publication . 1.450%
Assm. Training School 1.850%
Bible Cause .375%
War Relief 1.350%
Evangelism 575%
Radio 500%
Christian Relations 325%
Negro Work 2.200%
Defense Ser. Council 625%
Montreat 600%
Total 44.500%
Synod's & Presbytery's Causes
Presbytery's Office 4.50%
Pres. Home Missions .... 23.00%
Orphan's Home 3.00%
Synod's Home Missions . . 4.00%
Educational Inst 14.00%
Rel. Education in Synod . . 3.50%
Rel. Education in Pres. . . 2.00%
Home for the Aged 1.00%
Wm. Black Home 50%
Total 55.50%
4. That March 7, 1948, be designated as Every Member Canvass Day;
that our church be called upon to make this day a day of full dedication
of life and property.
5. That the theme of the Every Member Canvass for the year 1948
be "Every Presbyterian Progressing in Liberality."
6. That the period of February 2-March 7, 1948, be designated as a
special time for the emphasis of the Stewardship of Life and Possessions
and that the pastors be asked to preach on these themes.
7. That the officers of every church be urged to make a thorough
study of the giving habits of the membership of the church with the
purpose of increasing the liberality of those whose coptributions have
been small and of enlisting those who are having no part in financing
the work of the Kingdom.
8. That special consideration and emphasis be given to the "tithe"
as a means of developing effective Christian living.
9. That the annual report of the Stewardship Committee of Meck-
lenburg Presbytery be placed on the docket of Presbytery for the Fall
meeting instead of the Winter meeting. That, with the approval of the
Chairman of Presbytery's Committee on Evangelism, the annual report
of Presbytery's Committee on Evangelism be placed on the docket for
the Winter meeting of Presbytery.
10. That Presbytery express its appreciation to Mr. Thomas M. Bam-
hardt, Jr., Chairman, and the Messrs. G. Douglas Aitken, W. E. Price,
J. Norton Stribling, George E. Wilson, Jr., members of the Laymen's
Committee of the Presbyterian Program of Progress, for their excellent
work in promoting the Presbyterian Program of Progress, in Mecklen-
burg Presbytery.
JAMES B. FICKLEN, Chairman
R. S. HUTCHISON
H. B. PATTERSON
F. CLYDE PRATT
T. R. STEWART
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 29
Assembly's Causes
Foreign Missions 20. % $58,014.00
Assembly's Home Missions 7 % 20,305.00
Christian Ed. and Minis. Rel 7.65 % 22,190.00
Rel. Ed. and Publication 1.45 % 4,206.00
Assem. Training School . 1.85 % 5,366.00
Bible Cause 375% 1,088.00
War Relief 1.35 % 3,916.00
Evangelism 575% 1,668.00
Radio 50 % 1,450.00
Christian Relations 325% 942.00
Negro Work 2.20 % 6,382.00
Defense Ser. Council 625% 1,813.00
Montreat 60 % 1,740.00
Synod's and Presbytery's Causes
Presbytery's Office 4.50% $13,053.00
Pres. Home Missions 23.00% 66,716.00
Orphan's Home 3.00% 8,702.00
Synod's Home Missions 4.00% 11,603.00
Educational Inst. 14.00% 40,610.00
Rel. Education in Synod 3.50% 10,152.00
Rel. Education in Pres 2.00% 5,801.00
Home for the Aged 1.00% 2,900.00
Wm. Black Home 50% 1,450.00
Manual Changed — Presbytery took final action on the re-
quest from the Stewardship Committee that its report be made
annually at the Fall Meeting, instead of the Winter Meeting,
and voted to change the Manual to that effect.
Moderatar Nominated — Elder J. Norman Pease was nomi-
nated as Moderator for the next Stated Session.
Rev. C. Ellis Nelson — Rev. C. Ellis Nelson, Assembly's Di-
rector of Young People's Work made a report of attendance
upon the Onslow Conference.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — ^This Commit-
tee reported through its chairman, Rev. O. C. Williamson. The
following recommendations were adopted :
1. That Candidate Charles Robert Tapp be received under the care
of this Presbytery by letter of transfer from Knoxville Presbjrtery.
2. That Candidate Gene P. Pope be granted a letter of transfer to
East Alabama Presbytery that he may accept a call to become Student
Pastor at Auburn, Ala.
3. That Candidate Allen C. Jacobs be granted a letter of transfer to
Charleston Presbytery in order that he may accept a call to the James
Island Church.
O. C. WILLIAMSON, Chairman.
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Foreign Mission Committee — Rev. C. G. McClure presented
the report for the Committee on Foreign Missions:
In the light of the large amount of publicity given the Foreign Mis-
sion phase of the Program of Progress, your Committee would just
emphasize the need of an "all-out" effort on the part of every minister,
elder, and member of the Presbyterian Church for this cause.
Respectfully submitted,
C. G. McCLURE, Chairman.
Camp Hermon — Elder J. N. Stribling spoke of the progress
made in the development of Camp Hermon, Mecklenburg
Presbytery's Camp and Conference Site, and urged that the
camp be sufficiently developed to accommodate Conference
Groups as early as possible.
The report was received as information and permission
granted to raise funds for this work.
Evangelism — Rev. F. C. Debele made a report concerning
the recent Visitation Evangelism Campaign. The following
financial report was adopted:
RECEIPTS
A.R.P. Churches
Parkwood Ave $ 10.00
Tabernacle 15.00
Chalmers Memorial 10.00
Ebenezer 5.00
Glenwood 10.00
Sardis 10.00
First Church 25.00
Shiloh, Jjancaster, S. C. . . 5.00
Huntersville 5.00
Coddle Creek 5.00
Pressly Mem., Statesville 5.00
Presbyterian
Commonwealth 25.00
Seigle Ave 10.00
Plaza 25.00
. Sunset Hills 5.00
Camp Greene 7.50
South Park 10.00
'. Myers Park . . . 100.00
Wilmore 10.00
Avondale 5.00
Williams Memorial ..... 10.00
West Avenue 25.00
Providence 5.00
First Church 50.00
Tenth Avenue 25.00
Sugaw Creek 25.00
Covenant,
Westminster Branch . . 25.00
Covenant,
2nd Church Branch . . 100.00
Hopewell 5.00
Rocky River 5.00
Mulberry 10.00
Selwyn Ave 15.00
Amity 5.00
North Charlotte 10.00
Cook's Memorial 10.00
McGee 5.00
Central Steele Creek 7.50
St. Paul's 10.00
St. Andrews 25.00
Caldwell Memorial 100.00
Prospect, Mooresville . . . 10.00
Rev. R. T. Baker 1.00
Marks Creek 5.00
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Marshville 5.00
Matthews 5.00
Hamlet 10.00
First Church, Albemarle. 12.50
First Church, Belmont . . 10.00
Davidson College 10.00
Mt. Gilead 5.00
First Church, Gastonia . . 25.00
Beth Page, Kannapolis . . 5.00
Center, Mooresville 5.00
East Belmont, Belmont. . 5.00
Armstrong Memorial,
Gastonia 5.00
First Church, Kannapolis 10.00
First Church, Cramerton 5.00
Shelby Church 5.00
First Church, Lincolnton 5.00
West Avenue, Gastonia . . 5.00
First Church, Newton . . 10.00
First Church, Monroe . . . 10.00
McKinnon, Concord 10.00
Total $953.50
DISBURSEMENTS
Traveling Expenses and
Hotel Bills in Charlotte,
Dr. Thompson and
Dr. McNair $ 65.30
Literature, Cards and
Supplies 104.90
Mimeographing 34.50
Postage 78.78
Bank Service .53
Reserve for Bank Service
on Checks now in mail 2.04
Returned to Donors, 70%
of $953.50 667.45
Total $953.50
H. J. SPENCER, Treasurer
Dr. Q. N. Honeycutt was granted permission to be excused
from further attendance at this Meeting".
Amendments to Book of Church Order — Amendments to
the Book of Church Order, sent down to the Presbyteries, by
the last General Assembly were approved.
Name of Church Changed — The Tabernacle Church re-
quested Presbytery to change its name to the **New Salem"
Church. This request was granted.
Adjourned Meeting — Presbytery voted to hold an Ad-
journed Meeting on January 21, 1948, following the Called
Meeting in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C,
on that date.
Resolutions — The following report of the Committee on
Resolutions was read and adopted :
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg in its 179th. stated session desires
to express to the pastor. Rev. J. C. Grier, and to the congregation of
the Mulberry Church its grateful appreciation for the kind hospitality
it has enjoyed in meeting in your church.
On such a cold and dreary day it has been pleasant to conduct our
business in your comfortable and attractive sanctuary. We are grate-
ful to the Women's Auxiliary of your church for the abundant and de-
lightful repast which was prepared and served by them. We give you
our sincere best wishes for your continued progress and success in
the future.
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The presbytery further desires to express appreciation to the Mod-
erator Rev. J. E. Wayland and to the clerks for their faithful leader-
ship in the discharge of the business of the Presbytery, to Mrs. E. T.
Wilson, and Mrs. J. C. Grier as organists, to Dr. W. A. Ross for his
informative message on the growth of our Mexican Mission, and to Mr.
Ellis Nelson who spoke on the Youth Conference at Oslo.
Your Committee requests that this report be adopted by Presbytery
and that a copy be read to the Congregation of the Mulberry Presby-
terian Church.
G. F. GARLINGTON, Chairman.
C. A. DUNN,
SAM INMAN, Committee.
Next Meeting — The place for the next Stated Session was
left in the hands of the Moderator and Stated Clerk.
The Minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following prayer Presbytery adjourned to meet in Ad-
journed Session, Wednesday, January 21, in the First Presby-
terian Church, Charlotte, N. C, following the Called Meeting
on that date.
J. E. WAYLAND, Moderator
W. H. JOHNSTON, Acting Stated Clerk
B. FRANK YANDELL, Permanent Clerk
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk
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Called Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
First Presb5rterian Church
Charlotte, N. C.
January 21, 1948
The Presbjrtery of Mecklenburg met in a Called Session in
the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 9:30 A.M.,
on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. J. E. Wayland presided.
The Moderator led the opening prayer.
The Roll — ^The following were present and were enrolled:
Ministers — Jonas Barclay; Chas. M. Boyd; Robt. F. Boyd; R. H. M.
Brown; L. F. Cowan; F. C. Debele, Jr.; Jas. B. Ficklen; Wo A. Gamble;
Gordon F. Garlington, Jr.; J. C. Grier; Warner L. Hall; Geo. F. Houck;
W. I. Howell; Q. N. Huneycutt; S. M. Hutchison; S. M. Inman; F. S.
Johnston; W. Chester Keller; A. H. Key; Thos. W. MacLean; Jas. B.
MacLeod; J. 0. Mann; F. R. McAlister; R. L. McBath; Charles G. Mc-
Clure; C. C. McNeill; Sam Milton; W. B. Neill; H. E. Pickard; F. Clyde
Pratt; M. B. Prince, Jr.; Henry S. Robinson; Holmes Rolston; Jn. R.
Rosebro; C. H. Rowan; Jas. L. Russell; W. T. Smith; R, Ho Stone;
J. W. Stork; A. T. Taylor; A. Leslie Thompson; J. R. Tackett; Paul P.
Thrower; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; C. D. Whiteley; E. V. Wiley;
B. F. Yandell; R. A. Young.— 50.
Ruling Elders — N. 0. Alexander, Matthews; R. C. Alexander, McGee;
Jas. W. Armstrong, Plaza; E. H. Barnette, Wilmore; Allen McDonald
Burton, Biscoe; R. H. Byrd, Jr., Nevin; A. J. Beall, Myers Park; Robt.
W. Boyles, Steele Creek; R. L. Chew, Wadesboro; C. B. Choat, Central
Steele Creek; Auman H. Currie, Rourk; P. W. Davenport, Paw Creek;
H. E. Garrison, Tenth Ave.; David Hirst, Jr., West Ave.; Harvey B.
Hunter, South Park; J. I. Hutchison, Williams Memorial; Dan F. John-
son, Avondale; E. D. Jordan, St. Pauls; J. C. Kuck, Amity; Henry S.
Massey, Waxhaw; Daniel J. McKaskell, Macedonia; C. W. McFayden,
Mt. Carmel; Malcolm Mackenzie, Selwyn Ave.; J. H. McRae, Ellerbe;
W. O. Montiel, Mallard Creek; A. L. Primm, Thomasboro; A. A. Reaves,
Hamlet; John M. Russell, Newell; A. R. Shaw, Jr., Hopewell; C. S.
Smart, Bethlehem; Geo. A. Springs, Mulberry; Frank C. Stanton, Com-
monwealth; F. P. Stephenson, Banks; E. L Stinson, Indian Trail; J. N.
Stribling, Charlotte First; D. J. Sullivan, Sharon; W. Henry Thompson,
Second, Albemarle; Elbert Todd, Covenant, Westminster Branch; W. D.
Vanderburgh, Pageland; J. B. Wallace, Lee Park; R. W. Watts North
Charlotte; A. P. Williams, Marks Creek; R. Edwin Wilson, Caldwell
Memorial. — 43.
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The Acting- Stated Clerk announced that a Quorum was
present.
The Call — The following Call was read and found in order:
Charlotte, N. C.
January 10, 1948.
Constitutional requirements having been complied with, Mecklenburg
Presbytery is here summoned to meet in Called Session at the First
Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at 9:30 A.M., on Wednesday,
January 21st, 1948, to transact the following business, if the way be
clear:
1. To study and make suggestions to be forwarded to the Assembly's
Committee on Cooperation and Union concerning the revised Plan of
Union, as ordered by the 1947 General Assembly.
2. To express an opinion concerning the advisability of our Church's
Membership in the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America,
as ordered by the 1947 General Assembly.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
Rev. J. W. Grier, Chairman of Presbjrtery's Special Com-
mittee to make plans for this meeting, outlined the matters
to be discussed and the sugg'ested procedure to be followed.
The Committee, consisting of Rev. W. L. Hall and Elder
Thomas Glasgow, appointed to study the "Concurrent Dec-
larations" presented its report. A Committee, consisting of
Rev. W. L. Hall, Chairman ; Elder Thomas Glasgow ; and Rev.
J. W. Grier, was appointed and instructed to prepare recom-
mendations concerning the Concurrent Declarations and to
submit the same to this Session of Presbytery.
The Committee, consisting of Rev. R. F. Boyd, and Rev.
Holmes Rolston, appointed to study the "Confession of Faith"
presented its report, A Committee, consisting of Rev. C. G.
McClure, Chairman; Rev. M. B. Prince; and Rev. 0. C. Wil-
liamson, was appointed and instructed to prepare recom-
mendations on the Confession of Faith and recommended that
in Chap. 10, Par. 4 the words "Than by Christ" be stricken
out. This recommendation was adopted and ordered sent to
the Committee on Cooperation and tjnion of the Assembly.
The Committee, consisting of Rev. C. G. McClure, appointed
to study the "Form of Government" presented its report. A
Committee consisting of Rev. C. G. McClure, Chairman; Rev.
M. B. Prince; and Rev. 0. C. Williamson, was appointed and
instructed to submit recommendations on the Form of Gov-
ernment to this Session.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 35
The following recommendations were adopted concerning
the "Form of Government'^ and ordered sent to the Assembly's
Committee on Cooperation and Union :
1. That Chap. 2, Par. 8-11 of our Book of Church Order be added
to the Plan of Union, as Chap. 3 in the Form of Government.
2. That the clause in the questions of ordination for ministers, elders,
and deacons in Question 2 of the questions asked in our Book of Church
Order be added to the questions in the Plan of Union. This would mean
that the second question be identical with the questions as found in our
Book of Church Order.
3. Delete all words and sentences permitting the election and ordina-
tion of women as elders and deacons.
4. We urge our committee on Cooperation and Union to restudy care-
fully the sections pertaining to General Councils with regard to safe-
guarding the freedom of action of the Executive agencies of the Church,
and avoiding too great centralization of power.
The following recommendation was adopted and ordered
sent to the Assembly's Committee on Cooperation and Union :
Insert at the bottom of page 71, *Tlan of Union, the
following :
"The General Assembly hereby declares that it regards the acceptance
of the infallible truth and divine authority of the Scriptures and of
Christ as eternal God who also became man by being of a Virgin, who
offered up Himself as a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice and reconcile
us to God, who rose from the dead with the same body with which he
suffered and who will come again to judge the world as being involved
in the ordination vows to which we subscribe."
The following recommendation concerning the "Book of Dis-
cipline" was adopted and ordered forwarded to the Assembly's
Committee on Cooperation and Union :
In Par. 8, after the word "contained," delete the rest of the sentence,
and add "as contained in the Confession of Faith and the Larger and
Shorter Catechisms."
Recess — After prayer recess was taken until 1 :30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 1 :30 P.M. and was led in prayer.
The following recommendations concerning the "Concurrent
Declarations" were adopted and ordered to be forwarded to
the Assembly's Committee on Cooperation and Union:
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1. We recommend that the Concurrent Declaration provide specific
means for expediting the consolidation of overlapping Presbyteries
and Synods. (We understand and recommend that this consolidation
refers to the merging of white presbyteries with white presbyteries
and negro presbyteries with negro presbyteries.)
2. With regard to the formation of the Commission provided for in
Section 5, we record our appreciation of the fairness of the U.S.A.
Church.
3. We request that the drafting committee clarify the status of the
Regional General Council and the Assembly General Council. Are
they administrative agencies only or are they new and additional
judicators of the Church (i.s. new Church Courts) ?
4. We agree that some planning agency such as the proposed General
Council of the General Assembly and regional districts is both de-
sirable and necessary. But all matters referred to the General
Council of the General Assembly by any Church Court must be
answered to the succeeding General Assembly; matters arising from
the floor of the General Assembly shall be answered by that General
Assembly; matters referred to the Regional Councils shall be
answered by those bodies to the Courts from which they arise.
5. We recommend that the Executive Agencies of the United Church
(Boards or Committees) delegate final authority as far as possible
to the local agency from which the matter in question arises.
6. (1) That the Permanent Nominating Committee be composed of 15
members; provided further that each Regional District be repre-
sented upon the Permanent Nominating Committee and that no
Regional District have more than two representatives thereon.
(2) That any report of nomination made by the Permanent Nominat-
ing Committee to any judicators of the United Church shall be sub-
ject to nominations from the floor regarding additional nominees for
the positions in question.
7. Concerning the title to Church property in case of the merging of
the two Churches, we recommend as follows:
(1) Where any congregation, presbytery or synod by a majority vote
elects to enter the United Church the property of said congregation,
presbytery or synod shall be carried into the merged Church; how-
ever, where any congregation, presbytery or synod by a majority
vote elects not to enter the United Church the property of the said
congregation, presbytery or synod shall not go with the United
Church but shall remain the property of the agency so voting not
to enter the United Church.
(2) For the purpose of a vote on this matter by any Church,
Presbytery or Synod a quorum shall consist of ^ of the official mem-
bers of any congregation of 400 members or less and of 1/6 of any
congregation of membership of more than 400. The quorum of pres-
byteries and synods shall consist of hi of the official membership
thereof.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 37
(3) Notice of said vote must be published from the pulpit (in case
of congregation) for two consecutive Sundays and in all cases (con-
gregation, presbyteries and synods) shall be mailed at least ten (10)
days in advance of the meeting date to each member of the congrega-
tion, presbytery or synod entitled to vote in said issue.
(4) That the vote of any congregation, presbytery or synod held
as herein above set forth shall be final in all instances unless fraud
in the handling of the election is charged. In case fraud is charged,
appeal may be had to the next higher court. If that court finds there
was fraud in said voting the fraudulent vote shall be set aside and
a new vote taken under the supervision of a Commission from the
reviewing Court.
8. On Section 12 we recommend that the vote of the presbyteries on
the question of an annual or biannual General Assembly meeting
must be registered with the Stated Clerk of the Assembly within
one (1) year from the date said overture is submitted to the pres-
byteries.
9. Regarding Section 15 — Separation of Church and State — ^we feel that
the language of the declaration may be satisfactory to express our
viewpoint on this matter. We also recognize that this language may
cover and approve pressure group lobbying by the United Church.
We here approve the section as written but with the additional
declaration that this language is intended to approve the presenta-
tion of resolutions to civil government agencies concerning moral
and spiritual matters which the Church feels should be presented but
having clearly presented the issue involved it is neither fitting nor
proper that pressure be used to control or force the civil govern-
ment beyond its judgment when the full facts are clearly before the
civil legislators.
(The above changes and comments were read and approved as read.)
The following motion was then made, seconded and carired:
"Should the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. and Presbyterian
Church in the U.S. eventually approve the Union of the two Churches,
. Mecklenburg Presbytery respectfully suggests and requests that the
changes listed above be included and made a part of the "Concur-
rent Declarations" as a basis of that Union."
Federal Council — Presbytery voted in favor of the with-
drawal of the Presbyterian Church in the United States from
the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.
The minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following prayer, Presbytery adjourned to meet at 4:00
P.M. on this same day for an Adjourned Meeting.
J. E. WAYLAND, Moderator.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Acting Stated Clerk.
B. FRANK YANDELL, Permanent Clerk.
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk.
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Adjourned Meeting of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C.
January 21, 1948.
The Presbjrtery of Mecklenburg- met in an Adjourned Meet-
ing in the First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C, at
4:00 P.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. J. E. Wayland, presided.
The Moderator led the opening prayer.
The Roll — ^The following were present or were enrolled dur-
ing the meeting:
Ministers — Jonas Barclay; Chas. M. Boyd; Robt. F. Boyd; R. H. M.
Brown; L. F. Cowan; F. C. Debele, Jr.; Jas. B. Ficklen; W. A. Gamble;
Gordon F. Garlington, Jr.; J. C. Grier; Warner L. Hall; Geo. F. Houck;
W. I. Howell; Q. N. Huneycutt; S. M. Hutchison; S. M. Inman; F. S.
Johnston; W. H. Johnston; W. Chester Keller; A. H. Key; Thos. W.
MacLean; Jas. B. MacLeod; J. 0. Mann; F. R. McAlister; R. L. McBath;
Chas. G. McClure; C. C. McNeill; Sam Milton; W. B. Neill; H. E. Pick-
ard; F. Clyde Pratt; M. B. Prince, Jr.; Henry S. Robinson; Holmes
Rolston; Jno. R. Rosebro; C. H. Rowan; Jas. L. Russell; W. T. Smith;
R. H. Stone; J. W. Stork; A. T. Taylor; A. Leslie Thompson J. R.
Tackett; Paul P. Thrower; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; C. D. White-
ley; E. V. Wiley; B. F. Yandell; R. A. Young.— 50.
Ruling Elders — N. O. Alexander, Matthews; R. C. Alexander, Mc-
Gee; Jas. W. Armstrong, Plaza; E. H. Bamette, Wilmore; Allen Mc-
Donald Bruton, Biscoe; R. H. Byrd, Jr., Nevin; A. J. Beall, Myers Park;
Robt. W. Boyles, Steele Creek; R. L. Chew, Wadesboro; C. B. Choat,
Central Steele Creek; Auman H. Currie, Rourk; R. W. Davenport, Paw
Creek; H. E. Garrison, Tenth Ave.; David Hirst, Jr., West Ave.; Harvey
B. Hunter, South Park; J. I. Hutchison, Williams Memorial; Dan F.
Johnson, Avondale; E. D. Jordan, St. Paul; J. C. Kuck, Amity; Henry
H. Massey, Waxhaw; Daniel J. McCaskell, Macedonia; C. W. McFayden,
Mt. Carmel; Malcolm Mackenzie, Selwyn Ave.; J. H. McRae, EUerbe;
W. O. Monteil, Mallard Creek; A. L. Primm, Thomasboro; A. A. Reaces,
Hamlet; John Russell, Newell; A. R. Shaw, Jr., Hopewell; C. S. Smart,
Bethlehem; Geo. A. Springs, Mulberry; Frank C. Stanton, Common-
wealth; F. P. Stephenson, Banks; E. I. Stinson, Indian Trail; J. N.
Stribling, Charlotte First; D. J. Sullivan, Sharon; W. Henry Thompson,
Second, Albemarle; Elbert Todd, Covenant, Westminster Branch; W. D.
Vanderburgh, Pageland; J. B. Wallace, Lee Park; R. W. Watts, North
Charlote; A. P. Williams, Marks Creek; R. Edwin Wilson, Caldwell
Memorial. — 43.
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Commission to Organize Westover Hills Church — Presby-
tery voted to reconsider its action taken at the Stated Session
on January 20th relative- to the report of the Commission to
organize the Westover Hills Church.
The whole report was recommitted and the Commission in-
structed to report at the next Stated Session.
Ministerial Relief — ^Upon recommendation of the Permanent
Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief, the
widow of the Rev. W. B. S. Chandler was commended to the
Assembly's Executive Committee as a recipient of full benefits
from the Ministerial Relief.
Change in Terms of Call^ — The Amity Church requested
permission to change the terms of call for the pastoral
services of the Rev. W. H. Johnston from $1800 and manse
to $2400 and manse annually, with corresponding changes in
Annuity Fund Payments.
The minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
After a closing prayer Presbytery adjourned to meet in
Stated Session, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 20th, at a
place to be selected by the Moderator and Stated Clerk.
J. E. WAYLAND, Moderator.
W. H. JOHNSTON, Acting Stated Clerk.
B. FRANK YANDELL, Permanent Clerk.
F. C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk.
40 MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
The One Hundred Eightieth Stated
Session of Mecklenburg
Presbytery
Thomasboro Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte, N. C.
April 20, 1948.
The Presbytery of Mecklenburg met in its One Hundred
Eightieth Stated Session at the Thomasboro Presbyterian
Church, Charlotte, N. C. at 10:00 A.M. on the above date.
The Moderator, Rev. J. E. Wayland, presided. Presbytery
v^as led in prayer. Mr. Wayland preached the sermon on
Acts 20:20.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was conducted by the
Rev. F. C. Debele. Ruling- Elders serving were : W. H. Baker ;
J. W. Graig, J. F. Lineberger ; W. S. Bigg-ers ; W. D. McClure ;
W. 0. Johnston; C. E. McCurley; E. A. Todd; H. P. Cathey;
W, P. Summerville.
Memorials — The following memorial to the Rev. W. B. S.
Chandler was read by Rev. J. W. Stork and was adopted :
WILLIAM BRATTON STEELE CHANDLER was born at Mayesville,
South Carolina, August 18th, 1885, son of Robert Alexander Chandler
and Minnie Isabelle Steele Chandler. He graduated from Davidson Col-
lege with the B.S. degree in 1906. He and Miss Mayme Frances Mayes
were happily married at Mayesville, South Carolina, August 21st, 1907,
and he graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary at Columbia
with the B.D. Degree in 1913. That year he was licensed by Harmony
Presbytery and served as assistant to the pastor of the First Presby-
terian Church of Jacksonville, Florida. The following year he was
ordained by Suwannee Presbytery and served as pastor of the Live
Oak Church 1914 to 1917, when he became pastor of the Dillon, South
Carolina, church 1917 to 1923.
His last pastorate was the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, North
Carolina, which he served with great usefulness, and acceptability from
1923 to 1931, when he suffered a stroke which terminated his active
ministry. The next five years were spent in residence at Columbia, South
Carolina. In 1938 he returned to Mayesville the place of his birth to
spend his last years.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 41
In his activity and enforced retirement he manifested the spirit of
Christ which characterized his entire life. His ministry here was short,
but the good he did lives on, while for a blessed eternity he still serves
his Saviour whom he ardently loved.
History of the Thomasboro Church — The following was read
by Mrs. George White and adopted :
The Thomasboro Presbyterian Church was organized in October,
1921, with fifty-five charter members. Before the organization of the
Church, a group of people, under the leadership of Mr. P. A. Thomas,
started the Sunday School which held its meetings in the Thomasboro
Cannery. Mr. Thomas later donated the site for the Church Building
and the Educational plant.
The following Ministers have served the Church since its organiza-
tion: The Rev. J. G. Garth was the first pastor. His pastorate was from
January 22, 1922, to September, 1926. The Rev. W. H. Matheson followed
Rev. Mr. Garth, accepting the work June 19, 1927, and leaving October
13, 1929. During his pastorate, the present auditorium was built. After
Mr. Matheson left, the Rev. George Robertson was called to supply the
Church temporarily, and he stayed on the field until December, 1930.
The Third pastor of the Church, the Rev. M. R. Moss, remained only
a short time, during the year, 1931. Dr. S. C. Byrd served the Church,
as supply pastor, from January, 1932, through January 11, 1942. It was
during his ministry that the Church paid off its debt on the buildings.
Dr. Byrd worked untiringly; preaching, teaching, and working con-
stantly to help the less fortunate people of the neighborhood. The Rev.
Joseph L. Griggs, the present pastor, was called to serve the Church,
January 13, 1942.
For some time the congregation had seen the need for enlarged
Church School Facilities. So, in 1945 a Building Committee was elected,
composed of B. L. Thomas, E. L. Wingate, Harry Baker, Sam Trull,
Fred Price, Mrs. George White and Miss Elizabeth Primm. The Con-
gregation accepted the plans submitted by the Committee, April 15,
1945. However, it was not until May 26, 1947, that the grounds were
broken for the Educational Building. The erection of the Educational
Building, the enlargement of the church-auditorium, and the equipment
necesary to furnish both buildings, will cost the Church about one
hundred thousand dollars. The Church property is now valued at one
hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.
Our Church is well organized, and under the capable leadership of
the officers and minister has made much progress during its twenty-
seven year history. There are 10 active Elders, and 14 Deacons. The
church is strongly supported by the Woman's Auxiliary and the Men's
Fellowship Club.
The church now has 496 members, the total contributions last year
was $31,000.
It is with sincere humility and gratitude that we review past achieve-
ments. We thank our God for His blessings; and in a spirit of faith,
we pray for His guidance in the days which lie ahead.
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Roll — The following were presented or were enrolled during
the meeting:
Ministers— J. W. Grier; C. H. Little; J. G. Garth; J. W. Stork; J. M.
Walker; Q. N. Huneycutt; C. C. Beam; W. H. Johnston; B. Frank
Yandell; J. C. Grier; A. T. Taylor; M. B. Prince, Jr.; W. B. Neill; C. D.
Whiteley; R. A. Young; Chas. M. Boyd; E. V. Wiley; W. I. Howell, Jr.;
W. T. Smith; Hunter B. Blakely; Jas. A. Jones; Jas. L. Russell; Jno. R.
Rosebro; F. R. McAlister; R. H. Stone; R. E. Watts; J. Walton Stewart,
Jr.; Paul P. Thrower; J. L. Griggs; Robt. F. Boyd; Frederick C. Debele,
Jr.; Chas. G. McClure; Sam M. Inman; Geo. F. Houck; J. O. Mann;
F. Clyde Pratt; Jonas Barclay; W. M. Walsh; J. E. Wayland; F. S.
Johnston; W. Chester Keller; 0. C. Williamson; Sam N. Milton; A.
Leslie Thompson; Wm. A. Gamble; Roy F. Whitley; Warner L. Hall;
L. F. Cowan; T. W. MacLean; J. B. Ficklen; Chas. H. Sides; J. R.
Tackett; Jno. A. Carriker; Gower Crosswell; Henry S. Robinson; Jas. B.
MacLeod; Gordon F. Garlington; H. E. Pickard; S. M. Hutchison; C. H.
Rowan. — 60.
Ruling Elders — David M. Morrow, Albermarle First; A. L. Collins,
Altan; J. L. Donaldson, Amity; J. G. Williams, Benton Heights; W. L.
Puckett, Bethel; L D. Crowell, Bethelehem; J. H. Howie, Beulah; J.
Edgar Maness, Biscoe; D. E. Hipp, Caldwell Memorial; H. T. Baldwin,
Cameronian; J. H. Yandle, Camp Greene; W. L. Purvie, Candor; Nat
G. Speir, Charlotte First; E. F. Cail, Commonwealth; W. D. McClure,
Cook's Memorial; W. C. Blakely, Cornelius; Covenant, W. K. Dickson;
J. H. McRae, Ellerbe First; S. O. Bauerfield, Hamlet First; C. R. Mc-
Auley, Hopewell; E. J. Stinson, Indian Trail; J. H. Baker, Lee Park;
T. M. Hartsell, Locust; C. W. Allred, Macedonia; W. B. Bingham, Mal-
lard Creek; Fred Horton, Marshville; G. C. Alexander, Matthews; W. O.
Johnston, McGee; W. Harvey Morrison, Monroe First; A. R. Williams,
Morgan Memorial; W. A. Douglas, Morven; Geo. A. Springs, Mulberry;
J. Norman Pease, Myers Park; R. Hallon Byrd, Jr., Nevin; Frank
Story, Norwood; H. H. Houston, Pageland; W. P. Summerville, Paw
Creek; W. E. Junker, Philadelphia; Roy G. Starnes, Pineville; John C.
Ashcraft, Plaza; John W. Hickman, Jr., Pleasant Hill; L. M. Rea,
Providence; W. T. Wicker, Roberdell; F. L. Pickett, Rockingham First;
Auman H. Currie; J. W. Craig, Jr., St. Andrews; T. M. Hill, St. Paul;
D. A. McGill, Seigle Avenue; W. L. Prunty, Selwyn Avenue; E. F.
Smith, Sharon; Loyd Price, Siler; J. R. Perry, Six Mile Creek; R. M.
Falls, South Park; Rufus A. Grier, Steele Creek; Jack H. Baucom,
Stephenson; J. P. Robinson, Sugaw Creek; Elmer L. Garrett, Sunset
Hills; H. J. Auten, Tenth Avenue; W. H. Baker, Thomasboro; C. N.
Eckerson, Troy; Geo. W. McManess, Turner; C. A. Bland, Wadesboro;
C. L. McCain, Walkersville; J. D. Ramsey, West Avenue; Herman B.
Allen, Westover Hills; Elmer Todd, Williams Memorial; Guy M. Neel,
Wilmore; J. N. Herron, Central Steele Creek; J. W. McCall, Wax-
haw.— 69.
Ruling Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were
introduced.
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The following were introduced and invited to sit as visiting brethren:
W. W. Akers, Kings Mt. Presbytery; W. L. Baker, Congaree; John R.
Williams, Asheville; John M. Walker Jr., Granville; W. M. Thompson,
Norfolk; W. S. Patterson, Kings Mountain; W, C. Neel, Kings Moun-
tain; B. F. Livingstone, Concord; W. G. Thomas, Kings Mountain.
The Stated Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
Election of Moderator — Ruling Elder J. Norman Pease,
nominee, was elected Moderator.
Arrangements — The Committee on arrangements submitted
the following report which was adopted :
Your Committee on Arrangements recommends that the Presbytery
follow the printed Docket, with the following modifications:
1. A special order for 11 o'clock to hear report of Home Mission Com-
mittee.
2. That Presbytery take recess for lunch at 12.30 o'clock and reconvene
at 2 o'clock.
3. A special order following election of Moderator for the reception
of ministers and candidates.
4. That Presbytery adjourn at will.
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. GRIGGS, Chairman.
DOCKET
1. Opening Sermon — Rev. J. E. Wayland, Retiring Moderator.
2. The Communion of the Lord's Supper
3. Memorials.
4. History of the Thomasboro Church — Rev. J. L. Griggs.
5. Enrollment: Members of Presbytery; Visiting Brethem; Introduc-
tion of Ruling Elders attending for first time.
6. Election of Moderator — Elder J. Norman Pease, Nominee.
7. Report of Committee on Arrangements — Rev. J. L. Griggs.
8. Appointment of Standing Committees:
(1) Bills and Overtures
(2) Installations
(3) Judicial Business
(4) Resolutions
(5) Synod's Minutes
9. Communications.
10. Reports of Commissions:
(1) Minister and His Work — Rev. R. A. Young.
(2) Installations
(3) Organization of Churches
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11. Reception of Ministers and Candidates.
12. Calls for Pastors and Supplies.
13. Reports of Executive and Permanent Committees:
(1) Presbytery's Home Missions — Elder R. A. Grier.
(2) Religious Education — Rev. W. C. Keller.
(3) Advisory Committee — Rev. R. F. Boyd.
(4) Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — Rev. 0. C. Wil-
liamson.
(5) Sessional Records — Rev. J. B. MacLeod.
(6) Women's Work — Rev. Gower Crosswell.
14. Reports of Special Committees.
15. Reports of Standing Committees (see above — 8).
16. Popular Meeting on Home Missions — Elder R. A. Grier.
17. Men of the Presbytery — Mr. Charles Smith.
18. Reports of Treasurers and Trustees.
19. Unfinished Business.
20. New Business.
21. Place of Next Meeting.
22. Nomination of Moderator.
23. Reading and Adoption of Minutes.
24. Adjournment.
Standing Committees — The following Standing Committees
were appointed by the Moderator :
1. Bills and Overtures — J. E. Wayland, W. H. Johnston.
2. Installations — T. W. MacLean, M. B. Prince, Jr., D. A. McGill.
3. Resolutions — H. E, Pickard, H. S. Robinson, D. E. Hipp.
4. Synod's Minutes — Roy Whitley.
Communications — The following Communications were read
by the Stated Clerk and disposed of as indicated :
1. From Assembly's Home Mission Committee. Referred to nominat-
ing Committee.
2. From Rev. A. H. Key, Rev. Holmes Rolston, Rev. S. M. Glasgow
requested to be excused from attendance upon this meeting. These
requests were granted.
3. From the Board of Trustees of the Home for the Aged. Received as
information.
4. From Davidson College giving report of that institution. Referred to
Committee on Educational Institutions.
5. From the Assembly's Radio Committee. Referred to Religious Educa-
tion Committee.
6. From Dr. E. E. Gillespie Assembly's concerning distribution of Home
Mission Funds. Referred to Committee on Bills and Overtures.
7. From Steele Creek Church concerning the Richardson Case. Refer-
red to Committee on Bills and Overtures.
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8. From the Myers Park Church: a. Concerning: change in Church Year,
b. Concerning election of commissioners to General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Bills and Overtures.
9. From the following churches requesting permission to change the
terms of call for their ministers: Charlotte First Church, Badin,
Wadesboro, Philadelphia, Plaza, Biscoe, Westminster Branch of
Covenant, Mt. Gilead, Hamlet, St. Andrews, Waxhaw, Commonwealth,
Sharon, Selwyn Avenue, Nevin, Myers Park, Caldwell Memorial,
Thomasboro. These requests were granted.
10. From Rev. J. W. Stewart submitting his resignation as Stated
Clerk. Referred to nominating committee.
Statistical Summary — A summary of Presbytery's Statis-
tical Report to the General Assembly was read by the Stated
Clerk and received as information. He was instructed to com-
plete the report and forward it to the Stated Clerk of the
Assembly.
Minister Retired — Rev. S. M. Glasgow was at his request
honorably retired and commended to the benefits of the Min-
ister's Annuity Fund.
Ministers Dismissed — Rev. W. A. Nicholson requested a let-
ter of transfer to Montgomery Presbytery. This request was
granted. The Rev. A. H. Key requested that the relation be-
tween himself and the Bethlehem Church be dissolved, and
that he be granted a letter of transfer to Kings Mountain
Presbytery. The Church concurred in this request. The request
was granted.
Additional Commissioners — ^^The Clerk was directed to com-
mission the first alternate minister and elder elected at the
last Stated Session as principal commissioners to the General
Assembly in case the final report on Communicant Members
should justify the same.
Program of Progress — Report of the Committee on the Pro-
gram of Progress was received as information. Mr. Tom
Earnhardt and his committee were thanked for their work.
Mr. Earnhardt was asked to continue as chairman of the Com-
mittee on Program of Progress and authorized to enlarge the
committee as he may desire.
Presbytery's Home Missions — ^The time for the order of the
day having arrived, Presbytery heard the report of its Execu-
tive Committee on Home Missions, Pending the adoption of
the report a popular meeting was held at which addresses
were delivered by Rev. Leon Henderson, Rev. H. E. Pickard,
Miss Katherine Hunt, Rev. R. F. Snyder and Rev. L. F.
Cowan.
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The report with its recommendations was adopted and fol-
lows:
The Executive Committee of Home Missions of Mecklenburg Presby-
tery in submitting its report for the year 1947-1948 would begin as
multitudes begin their Sunday morning worship as they sing, "Praise
God from whom all blessing flow." In enumerating the fruitful blessings
we would praise Him from whom they came.
I. PRAISE GOD FOR ADDITIONS
Our first duty, we take it, is to seek people to accept Christ as their
Saviour and to enlist them in the work of the churches. The Holy Spirit
working in the hearts of people has led into our churches by a profes-
sion of faith 184. Two hundred and fifty two have been added by letter.
This is a total of 436, which is in excess of the number of additions of
former years both by profession of faith and transfer.
We would praise God also for the organization of the Westover Hills
Presbyterian Church. Beginning as a chapel last June, it was organized
in November and now has 103 members.
II. We would praise God for a consecrated group of workers. They
are faithful in their service. Five have transferred from us during the
year, but we have received eight others and we are to have two addi-
tional pastors on June 1st. We now have nineteen in our family: Rev.
Leon Anderson, Rev. W. L. Baker, Rev. Jonas Barclay, Rev. L. F. Cowan,
Rev. Gower Crosswell, Jr., Miss Kathryn Hunt, Rev. S. M. Hutchison,
Rev. A. H. Key, Miss Jean Knight, Dr. Q. N. Huneycutt, Rev. C. H.
Little, Rev. H. E. Pickard, Rev. J. R. Rosebro, Rev. J. L. Russell, Rev.
C. H. Sides, Jr., Rev. R. S. Snyder, Rev. J. R. Tackett, Dr. W. M. Walsh,
and Rev. B. F. Yandell. Mr. M. L. Topham, a Senior of Union Seminary,
on June 1st comes to the Troy Church and Mr. Robert Tapp, a Senior
in Columbia Seminary, comes to the South Park pastorate.
III. Likewise there is gratitude for the expanding opportunities. Dur-
ing the church year 1948-49 we are expecting the organization of not
less than three new churches: Morris Field, Ridgecrest and for five
months we have been providing services for the Interdenominational
Church on Tuckaseege Road, which asks to be organized.
The Roberdell Church is in the process of being relocated on a site
surrounded by an enlarging population. Lots have been secured in the
midst of the Smallwood Homes area of approximately 300 new homes.
IV. The financial support is cause for gratitude. From regular budget
sources we have received $34,273.99. With the Church and Manse Funds
we have aided the Sunset Hills Church $297.60; the Westover Hills
Church $1,198.50; Newell Sunday School addition $1,239.50; the Nor-
wood manse $805.00; Rourk Sunday School Rooms $500.00 and for the
Nevin manse we have on deposit $682.60.
We are grateful to God for the response of individuals and churches
to the Building Fund Campaign. To date there has been given the hand-
some sum of $29,851.74. This is to be a great blessing to our work.
Home Missions within our bounds is definitely on the march because to
a great degree the churches are providing the materials for progress.
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This is probably the most expensive era within the seventy-nine year
history of the Presbytery. In Atlanta, we have credit for $3,500.00 on
the Home Mission phase of the Program of Progress.
Your Committee has during the year aided the following building
programs: reconditioning the former Military Police Headquarters at
Morris Field for a chapel; purchased on spaced payment plan a manse
on Fordham Road; Camden Sunday School addition; North Charlotte
Sunday School rooms, Westover Hills Church, Indian Hill Church; Ridge-
crest Chapel and the Troy manse. We have further plans for expansion
of our work.
It is praiseworthy that beginning April 1st two congregations have
come to self support. The Bethlehem Church, of which Rev. A. H. Key
is pastor, was assisted in their program of improvement upon condition
that they relieve the Committee of continued assistance. The North
Charlotte Presbyterian Church under the leadership of Rev. B. F. Yandell
is being given aid in their manse program and no appropriation for
salary is made for them this year.
We congratulate these pastors and congregations in reaching the
coveted goal.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. We recommend that the following appropriations be made for
the year 1948-1949.
Ministers Church Committee
Leon Anderson Amy James $ 1,800
W. L. Baker Walkersville ' 600
Robert Tapp South Park 1,250
L. F. Cowan Locust Group 1,200
Gower Crosswell Marshville — New Salem 960
Q. N. Huneycutt Stephenson Group 2,150
S. M. Hutchison McGee 600
C. H. Little Rehobeth 600
H. E. Pickard Sunset Hills 1,250
J. L. Russell Lee Park — Turner 1,880
C. H. Sides, Jr. Benton Heights 1,400
R. S. Snyder Seigle Avenue - 600
J. R. Tackett Altan — Bethany 2,100
M. L. Topham Troy 1,250
W. M. Walsh Morven Group 1,340
Norwood 1,250
Lay Workers
Miss Kathryn Hunt 2,200
Morris Field 2,200
Summer Workers
$24,530
The M.A.F. dues on the above will amount to approximately $1,510.00,
if all eligible ministers are in the Fund.
Dr. Chas M. Boyd — Minister to Hospitals $3,000
Annuity 225
Book Fund 200
Office Equipment 750
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2. If favorable action is taken by the General Assembly on overtures
sent up by various Presbyteries requesting that Home Mission funds
raised for the Presbyterian Program of Progress be shared on a 50-50
basis between the Presbytery and the Assembly's Home Mission Com-
mittee that every church be urged to make a liberal offering during
the Home Mission season in the Fall.
3. That we continue to expect each church receiving aid to have an
Every Member Canvass, a Daily Vacation Bible School, an Evangelistic
meeting or a campaign of Visitation Evangelism.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY'S
CHURCH AND MANSE BUILDING FUND FOR THE YEAR
ENDING MARCH 31, 1948
Recepits:
Balance $ 2,489.01
From Calls 2,183.10
Designated gift . 200.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $ 4,872.11 $4,872.11
Disbursements :
For State Street Chapel $ 98.91
Sunset Hills Church 297.60
Newell Sunday School Rooms 1,239.50
Westover Hills Church 1,099.50
Norwood Manse 805.00
Rourk Sunday School Rooms 500.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $ 4,040.51 $4,040.51
BALANCE IN BANK: $ 831.60
—of which $682.60 is on the Nevin Manse Call.
REPORT OF THE RESERVE BUILDING FUND
Receipts :
Balance in Bank $6,000.00
Disbursements :
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church $ 500.00
Westover Hills Church 2,000.00
Manse on Fordham Road 2,000.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $ 4,500.00 $4,500.00
BALANCE IN BANK: $1,500.00
Which is designated for the North Charlotte Manse.
REPORT ON SEIGLE AVENUE BUILDING FUND FOR 1947-1948
Balance $10,718.90
Home Mission Emergency Fund 658.73
Interest to 1-1-48 78.55
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $11,456.18
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Disbursements:
Transferred on donor's insistence
on Savings Account and deposit 200.00
BALANCE: $11,256.18
Respectfully submitted,
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE HOME MISSION COMMITTEE OF
MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 1947-1948
Receipts :
Balance in the Bank $ 2,582.37
Benevolent Account 34,273.99
Mr. W. H. Belk— Salaries 1,800.00
Smallwood Homes Lots 2,250.00
Designated 1,000.00
Sale of Chairs 75.50
Synod — for Norwood Manse 500.00
Vacation Fund 649.00
Westover Hills 74.74
Camden Church 119.41
Rent of Manse 225.00
Dividends 24.00
Williams Memorial Church 100.00
Pre-Synod Home Mission Conference 65.83
Jamison Bible Class 11.26
Gift for Indian Hill 100.00
Morris Field Chapel 100.00
Gift— Dr. W. M. Walsh 15.00
Refund: Chapel Work . .80
Dr. B. K. Tenney, Treas. 50.00
Presbyterian Committee — pictures 23.50
Leon Anderson Account 277.00
Payment on loan to Building Committe 117.82
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $44,435.22 $44,435.22
Disbursements :
Salaries and supplies $23,715.92
Collector of Internal Revenue 429.75
Christmas Checks 700.00
Minister to Hospitals 3,000.00
M.A.F. dues 1,351.07
Designees of Mr. W. H. Belk 1,000.00
Chapel Expense 222.25
Vacation Fund 565.49
New Buildings . 2,000.00
New lots . 3,650.00
Fordham Road Manse 533.61
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Advanced for Camden Church 119.41
Duke Photo Co. (refunded) 23.50
Leon R. Anderson (being refunded) 327.00
Weather Bros. Transfer 281.63
American Bible Society 25.00
Church and Manse Bldg. Fund Expense 33.48
Expense of visiting prospects 112.73
Westover Hills 177.14
Mecklenburg Presbyterian 444.72
Moving picture supplies . 68.84
Pre-Synod Conference 65.83
Paint and repair 508.54
Insurance 210.03
Book Fund 72.26
Manse rent 47.10
Taxes 71.82
Mecklenburg Presbytery's Building Fund 330.50
Chairs , 73.00
Hauling 30.50
Other Committee expense 133.96
Bank Charges 2.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $40,327.08 $40,327.08
BALANCE IN BANK
$ 4,108.14
The time for recess was extended for ten minutes.
Women's Work — Rev. G. F. Garlington, chairman, presented
Mrs. Emmett Crook, president of Mecklenburg Presbyterial
Auxiliary. Her report was received and the clerk instructed
to print the following summa,ry in the minutes:
It is my privilege as President of the Woman's Auxiliary of Meck-
lenburg Presbytery to present the report of the year 1947-1948. It is
with heart felt gratitude that this report is made. Four Auxiliaries
Alton, Westover Hills, Morris Field and Rehobeth have been added
making the total number 85. These Auxiliaries are composed of 228
General Circles with an enrollment of 8700 women and 64 Business
Women's Circles with an enrollment of 2165 business women.
The Birthday gift amounted to $6,751 which is to be used on the
Foreign Field. The amount to other benevolence is $62,518 and the
amount given to local current expenses is $24,881 making a grand
total of $94,150.
The Presbyterian Program of Progress was presented at the District
meetings. All the Causes of the Church were stressed in their season,
programs were presented, offerings received and information stressed.
67 of the Auxiliaries observed the Home Mission study season and 71
had a special Home Mission program in the Auxiliary. 28 Negro women
were sent to the conference at Winston- Salem and four were sent to
the Training School at Stillman. 14 women attended the Synodical train-
in^r S'<;hool at Peace and 48 women attended the Training School at
Montreat. : .
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Our members taught in the Daily Vacation Bible School, with over
500 teachers and over 8000 children attending. Suppers were served to
the Young People's and Pioneer groups, and many other services
rendered our young people. 123 young people attended the Senior camp
at Cheraw, and 127 attended the Pioneer camp.
The Circles all had Bible study and 71 Auxiliaries reported a study
of the Gospel of Matthew. All Auxiliaries encouraged women to pray
without ceasing. More than 500 tithers were reported. The Christian
home was emphasized, and the women urged to promote the Personal
Quiet hour, Family Worship, Church attendance, Sabbath observance
and the Christian observance of Christmas.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. EMMETT (Elizabeth Wearn) CROOK, President.
The moderator was requested to represent Presbytery at
the Presbyterial.
Recess — Following prayer Presbytery took recess until 2
P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Presbytery reconvened at 2 P.M. and was led in prayer.
Moderator Nominated — Rev. F. C. Debele was nominated as
Moderator for the next Stated Session.
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief — The Rev. 0. C.
Williamson, chairman, presented the report for the Com-
mittee. At the recommendation of the Committee, Mr. Stuart
Yandell, Mr. Robert Bradford, and Mr. James F. Graham
were examined looking- to their reception as candidates for
the ministry. Their examinations were sustained as satisfac-
tory. Rev. T. W. MacLean gave them a charge. Presbytery
was led in prayer on their behalf by Rev. J. W. Grier.
Upon the recommendation of the committee, Candidate
Bruce Fisher and Candidate Chas. R. Tapp were examined
for licensure and ordination. They were examined on Theol-
ogy, Church Government, the Sacraments, and English Bible.
At this point the examination was arrested; it was ap-
proved thus far as satisfactory; a commission of Presbytery
was appointed to complete the examination and to install them
in their respective fields. (See report of committee on installa-
tions.) Presbytery was led in prayer on their behalf.
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Ministers Received — ^The Rev. W. L. Baker presented a cer-
tificate of Transfer from Congaree Presbytery, Rev. Wm. Mc-
Ilwaine from Norfolk Presbytery, Rev. B. F. Livingstone from
Concord Presbytery. These applied for admission to Mecklen-
burg Presbytery. Their letters of Transfer were found in
order and Presbytery proceded to examine them. After the
examination according to the Book of Church Order, had been
approved as satisfactory, they were enrolled upon signing
the Covenant.
A call from the Walkersville Group of Churches, having
been approved, was placed in the hands of the Rev. W. L.
Baker and accepted by him.
Calls from the Cornelius and Bethel Churches were placed
in the hands of Mr. Livingstone and were accepted.
Pastorate Dissolved — Rev. J. M. Walker requested that the
pastoral relationship between him and the Steele Creek
Church be dissolved effective May 1st. and that he be honor-
ably retired. The Church concurred in the request. Presbytery
granted the request and instructed the following portion
passed by the Steele Creek Church to be printed in the min-
utes.
Ties that have bound pastor and people for more than twenty-seven
years are not easily torn asunder. Our hearts are filled with gratitude
to God for this long ministry in our midst. We would record our appre-
ciation of his life and labors, especially in the following fields; preach-
ing the Word of God in purity and power; shepherding the fiock with
all his strength; entering into our joys as he pronounced the solemn
words that united many of us in wedlock; comforting us in our sorrow
with his prayers of solace as he buried our dead; challenging and lead-
ing in the stewardship of possessions and service; showing genuine fel-
lowship on every occassion and in every relationship; displaying always
all the traits of genuine Christian Character while maintaining the
courage of his convictions. We are not unmindful of the contribution
Mrs, Walker has made to the success of this ministry, for she has
proved herself a real help-meet in all the work of the Church. The pleas-
ant association with the entire family and the happy hours in the
hospitality of the manse will linger in our memories.
Request to Organize Church — ^The Presbytery adopted the
following resolutions in reply to a request that a church be
organized and located on Tuckaseegee Road:
Presbytery of Mecklenburg informed the petitioners of Glenwood In-
terdenominational Church:
1. That we are sympathetic with their desire to be established as a
church of the Presbyterian Church. U.S.
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2. That we cannot locate a church at the site now occupied by the
said church because of the proximity to Glenwood ARP Church and
for other reasons judged to be adequate.
3. That we cannot now say where a satisfactory site may be found.
4. That the Presbytery is to employ professional guidance in the im-
mediate future to study this and other areas of our city and make appro-
priate recommendations as to the locations needing Presbyterian
Churches.
We, therefore, urge the Glenwood Interdenominational Church to be-
come an outpost of the Wilmore Presbyterian Church with the assurance
that its affairs will be handled as expeditiously as wisdom will permit.
We believe it would be most unwise to make the necessary decision
about the location until we have the benefit of the above mentioned
study.
Westover Hills Church Organized — At a former meeting of
Presb3rtery the report of the Commission to organize the
Westover Hills Church was recommitted because of irregu-
larities. These having been corrected, the following minutes
of the commission were admitted to the record:
The Commission appointed to organize a Presbyterian Church in the
Westover Hills area met on November 23, 1947 at 7:00 P.M. in the
manse at 1117 Fordham Road. Those present were: Messrs. Rufus A.
Grier, Chairman, Nat G. Speir, W. H. Belk, E. G. Cochrane, Revs. J. W.
Grier, C. E. S. Kraemer, D.D., W. H. Johnston and R. H. Stone, who
was asked to serve as clerk. The Commission was constituted with
prayer led by Rev. J. W. Grier.
The following were received by certificate: Mrs. A. P. Sells and Miss
Dorothy Faye Sells from the St. Paul Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Floyd
J. Sargent, Church of Our Saviour, Atlanta; Mrs. F. L. Mayberry, Glen-
wood A. R. P. Church; Mrs. Maude C. Motte, First Methodist Church,
Elberton, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Armstrong, Dilworth Methodist
Church; Mrs. Nancy Bankhead Odette, Second Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte; Mrs. R. S. Mcllroy, First Baptist, Taylorsville; Mrs. Albert
W. Bowden, Tabernacle Baptist, Raleigh; Miss Perry Hallman, First
Baptist, Charlotte; Mr. Charles Adams and Miss Patricia Adams, Steele
Creek Presbyterian Church; Mr. and Mrs. John W. Killian, Mallard
Creek Presbyterian Church; Mr. and Mrs. John Weldon Horn, Charlotte
First Presbyterian Church; Mrs. E. N. Bussey, Caldwell Memorial Pres-
byterian Church; Mr. Roy W. Ertel, The South Church, Congregational,
Hartford, Conn.; Mr. C. Butler Gay, Mrs. M. L. Hancock, Misses Louise
and Freida Hancock, The Pritchard Memorial Baptist; Mr. H. J. Stea-
gall, Morven Presbyterian Church; Mrs. H. J. Steagall, St. Andrews
Episcopal, Charlotte; Mrs. Floyd L. Bumgarner, First Baptist, Wagoner,
S. C; Miss Kathryn Hunt, Seigle Avenue Presbyterian; Mrs. R. L.
Deaton and Mrs. Robert C. Spivey, First Baptist, Belmont; Mr. John C.
Rojfe^lot, Limestone Presbyterian Church, Gaffney, S. C; Mrs. John C.
Robelot, Evangelical Church of the Redeemer, Lutheran, Newberry,
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S. C; Mrs. Everett T. Bartun, Newark, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. F. C.
Krueger, Jr., St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran, Charlotte; Mrs. Mary
Sue Hoag, Lawndale (N. C.) Methodist Church; Mr. Lynn C. Sloop,
Huntersville Presbyterian; Mr. Fred W. Beacham, Capital Street Metho-
dist Church, Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. Frank A. Leonard, Dilworth Meth-
odist; Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Stillwell, South Park Presbyterian Church;
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Holder, Chalmers Memorial A.R.P.; Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. S. Harbin and Miss Joan Harbin, First Presbyterian, Statesville;
Mrs. Robert E. Efird, Robinson Presbyterian Church; and from the Wil-
more Presbyterian Church the following: Mr. Wm. Edward Munson, Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Lindsay, Miss Zora Lindsay, Mr. Albert Lindsay,
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Walters, Miss Harriet Walters and Miss Jane Lynn
Walters.
At 7:30 the Commission entered the sanctuary of the unfinished
church and united in worship with a large congregation. Other members
of the Commission coming in were Mr. W. E. Price and Dr. Holmes
Rolston and Rev. F. R. McAlister. With Mr. Grier presiding the open-
ing prayer was led by Rev. C. A. Harper. Mr. Nat G. Speir read the
Scripture and the pastoral prayer was led by Rev. F. R. McAlister. Dr.
C. E. S. Kraemer preached the sermon.
The following were received by reaffirmation of their faith: Mr.
Everett T. Bartron, Mr. Herman B. Allen and Mr. J. P. Maurer. Mrs.
J. P. Maurer was received by statement of membership in a Methodist
Church.
The following were received upon their profession of faith in Christ
and many of them by baptism: Miss Barbara Ferrell, Mr. Jas. C. Odette,
Sr., Mr. M. L. Hancock, Mrs. Everett T. Bartron, Mr. and Mrs. Frank R.
Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wheeler, Ms. C. B. Gay, Mr. and Mrs.
Major G. Lee, Mr. Herbert F. Haag, Mrs. Wm. Edward Munson, Jr.;
Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Addison and Edwin Addison, Mr. Floyd L. Bum-
garner, Mrs. Marie Stevens, Miss Martha Mayberry, Mr. Frankie May-
berry, Mr. Floyd Mayberry and Miss Susan Lindsay.
The charter membership roll was continued until December 30th.
The service Constituting the Church was conducted by Rev. J. W.
Grier.
The newly constituted church by a unanimous vote was named the
Westover Hills Presbyterian Church.
Rev. W. H. Johnston conducted the service of election, ordination and
installation of Elders and Deacons. Upon a suggestion from the Com-
mission that three Elders and three Deacons be elected for a term ex-
piring March 30th, 1949; and if later the congregation decided to have
a rotary system of officers that the ones elected now would be in a
class beginning April 1, 1948. The following were elected, ordained and
installed: Elders H. J. Steagall, H. B. Allen and R. Q. Stillwell; Deacons
H. F. Haag, C. B. Gay and R. F. Lindsay. The charge to the officers
was given by Dr. Holmes Rolston and Mr. W. E. Price charged the
congregation.
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Messrs. W. H. Belk and E. G. Cochrane brought messages of greet-
ings from the Home Mission Committee. Rev. C. A. Harper brought a
greeting from the Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church and presented
the congregation with a check for twenty five dollars. Rev. H. E. Pickard,
pastor of the Sunset Hills Church, extended greetings from his congre-
gation. The congregation gave a standing vote of appreciation for the
fine work of Miss Kathryn Hunt as Director of Religious Education
since June 1st. Rev. R. H. Stone was appointed Moderator of the Session
until a pastor can be secured.
The benediction was pronounced by Dr. C. E, S. Kraemer. Following
this the Commission retired to the manse, reviewed and approved the
minutes and was adjourned with prayer led by Dr. Rolston.
RUFUS A. GRIER, Chairman.
R. H. STONE, Secretary.
Petition to Organize Church — The following" petition to
orgainze a Presbyterian Church was presented :
We, the undersigned, do petition the Presbytery of Mecklenburg to
organize a Presbyterian Church at Morris Field:
Miss Jean Knight, Mr. Franklin S. Clark, Mrs. Franklin S. Clark, Mrs.
Thos. W. Query, Mrs. M. A. Johnston, Mr. M. A. Johnston, Mrs. E. A.
Earp, Mrs. H. H. Cashion, Mr. C. M. Plunkett, Mrs. C. M. Plunkett, Joan
Plunkett, Mr, Julian Stancil, Mr. Wilbur Foushee, Mrs. Wilbur Foushee,
Mr. W. D. Burley, Mrs. W. D. Burley, Mr. Robert L. Terrill, Mrs.
Robert L. Terrill, Mrs. J. D. Freeman, Mr. George V. Hunter, Mrs.
George V. Hunter, Mr. Walter S. Overcash, Jr., Mrs. Walter S. Over-
cash, Jr., Mrs. C. L. Shatley, Mr. W. L. Cowan, Mrs. W. L. Cowan, Mrs.
Mary Joyner, Mrs. J. P. Holler, Mrs. J. P. Holler, Mr. H. L. Hargett,
Mrs. H. L. Hargett, Mr. Price Steele, Mrs. Price Steele, Mrs. Jack Y.
Brown, Georgia Lee Hicks, Shirley Ann Smith, Mr. Preston Rion, Mrs.
Rosalyce Dellinger, Mr. W. T. Crowder, Mrs. W. T. Crowder, Mrs. H. W.
Huffman, Mrs. W. E. Harrington.
This petition was approved and the following Commision
appointed to organize the Church: Rev. Jn. A. Carriker,
Chrmn; Dr. Chas. McClure and the Session of the Caldwell
Memorial Church; Rev. R. H. Stone, Mr. R. A. Grier; Elder
Guy M. Neel.
Sessional Records — The Committee on Sessional Records
was permitted to take the Sessional Records books to the
Presbytery's Office, to examine them there by members of the
committee, and to complete its report. This report follows :
The Committee on Sessional Records of Mecklenburg Presbytery,
having examined the various records of the different Sessions submitted
to it, desires to make the following report:
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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY
(1) Number of Sessional Records approved without exception: 18.
Names: Mt. Gilead, Pee Dee, Wilmore, St. Pauls, Rourk, Sugaw Creek,
Mallard Creek, Mt. Carmel, Mulberry, Monroe, First, Seigle Avenue,
Oakboro, Marks Creek, Charlotte, Second, Covenant, North Charlotte,
Williams Memorial, Tenth Avenue.
(2) Number of Sessional Records approved with exceptions: 71.
(3) Number of Sessions not submitting records: 11. Names: Albe-
marle, Second, Alton, Bethany, Bethel, Brainerd, Cornelius, Ellerby,
First, Hawley Memorial, Morgan Memorial, Norman, Salem.
(4) Number submitted but not approved: 1; Names: Tabernacle.
Religious Education — The report of the Religious Education
Committee was presented. Mr. Chas. Smith, president of the
Men of Mecklenburg Presbytery, spoke on the work of his
Council giving special stress to the financial campaign on be-
half of Camp Hermon. Rev. J. W. Stewart addressed Presby-
tery briefly concerning progress made at Camp Hermon. The
report of the committee was received as information.
Place of Next Meeting — The invitation of the Religious
Education Committee to hold the July meeting of Presbytery
at Camp Hermon on a self-sustaining basis was accepted.
Advisory Committee — The following report of Presbytery's
Advisory Committee was adopted.
Your Committee is pleased to report that Presbytery's Office, under
the direction of Rev, R. H. Stone, with the assistance of Miss Sue
McLeod, has rendered indispensable service to our churches and people
during the past year.
We would call Presbyterys' attention to the fact that the income
on which the office is operated is not enough to provide for some of
the items which are necessary for the proper operation of the office.
Indeed $275.00 in salary remains (at time of this writing, April 15)
unpaid.
A typewriter and a calculating machine are two pressing needs; and
a sound projector would add materially to the effectiveness of the
service which the office renders.
Your attention is called to the fact that the salary and expenses of
the Minister to the Hospitals comes through the Home Mission Com-
mittee.
We recommend:
1. That Presbytery by rising vote express thanks and appreciation
to Mr. Stone and Miss McLeod for their invaluable service.
2. That adequate steps be taken to increase the income for Presby-
tery's office, to the end that its pressing needs be supplied as soon as
possible.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 57
3. That the following budget be approved:
General Secretary's salary $ 4,000.00
Car allowances for General Secretary 500.00
MAF dues for General Secretary 300.00
Office Secretary's salary 2,000.00
Office rent 225.00
Office expenses 500.00
Salary, Minister to the Hospitals 2,400.00
Office expense of Minister to Hospitals 600.00
MAF dues for Minister to Hospitals 180.00
Total $10,705.00
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT F. BOYD, Chairman
W. CHESTER KELLER
R. A. GRIER
R. S. HUTCHISON
W. E. PRICE
J. B. FICKLEN.
Nominating Committee — ^The following report of the Nomi-
nating Committee was adopted:
Rev. F. C. Dehele, Jr., to fill unexpired term of Rev. J. Walton
Stewart as Stated Clerk and Treasurer.
Rev. A. L. Thompson to fill unexpired term of Rev. F. C. Debele as
Assistant Clerk.
Rev. A. L. Thompson to fill unexpired term of Rev. C. A. Harper on
Committee on Examinations.
The Minister and His Work — ^The following report of the
commission on the Minister and His Work was admitted to
the record:
The Commission on the Minister and His Work submits the following
report :
Since last report to Presbytery the Commission has transacted the
following business:
Call from the Walkersville Church for the pastoral services of Rev.
W. L. Baker was found in order, approved and ordered presented to
Presbytery; Terms of call: $1700.00, manse and 7V^% for Minister's
Annuity.
Call from the Troy Presbyterian Church for the pastoral services of
Mr. Marion L. Topham was found in order, approved and ordered pre-
sented to Presbytery; Terms of call: $1250.00, manse and 7^% for
Minister's Annuity Fund.
Calls from Pageland, Salem and Beulah Churches for the pastoral
services of Mr. Bruce H. Fisher were found in order, approved and
ordered presented to Presbytery; Terms of call: Pageland, $1237.50;
Salem $263.50; Beulah $900.00. Total $2400.00, manse and iyz% for
Minister's Annuity Fund.
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Calls from Bethel and Cornelius congregations for the pastoral
services for Rev. Benjamin F. Livingston were found in order, approved
and ordered presented to Presbytery: Terms of call: $2000.00; Cornelius
$800.00. Total $2800.00, manse and 7^/2% for Minister's Annuity Fund.
The attention of Presbytery is again called to the fact that some
congregations continue to ask the Commission for privilege to make a
call without giving proper time to the Commission to make proper in-
vestigation. The rule adopted by the Commission is that two weeks must
be given between time of request to Commission and the Date for call
to be made. We are asking the Executive Secretary to make note of
this in the next issue of the Mecklenburg Presbyterian.
Respectfully submitted,
R. A. YOUNG, Chairman
Bills and Overtures — The following report of the Com-
mittee on Bills and Overtures w^as adopted:
1. We unanimously agree that the matter of an overture to General
Assembly relative to partitioning Home Mission Funds be adopted.
This overture follows:
"The Presbjrtery of Mecklenburg respectfully overtures the General
Assembly meeting in Atlanta, May 27, 1948, to instruct that Home Mis-
sion Funds raised in the Presbyterian Program of Progress Campaign
be distributed as follows: 50% to be retained in the presbytery, and
50% to be remitted to General Assembly's Home Mission Committee."
2. We unanimously agree that the overture relative to the Richard-
son Family be adopted.
This overture follows:
Whereas, the deliverance of the General Assembly recorded on Page
68 of the 1947 Minutes has failed in its purpose since no amends are
made as to the charge against the Richardson Family of conspiracy to
defraud the Church, Mecklenburg Presbytery hereby overtures the Gen-
eral Assembly meeting in Atlanta, May 27, 1948, to take the following
action :
I. That the Assembly, the highest court of the church, withdraw the
charges which its agencies made in above case and express its deep
regret that they were made.
II. If it is proper for the Assembly to instruct its Executive Com-
mittee as to action already taken, that the Assembly order its Executive
Committee to withdraw the charges which they were not authorized to
make, and if this can not be done, that the Assembly express the hope
that the present Executive Committee would withdraw the charges and
express regret that they were ever made.
III. The Assembly instruct its executive Committees and agencies
that henceforth if they ever find it necessary to take a case to the
civil courts that it should always be a friendly suit in equity with no
personal charges against the characters of the opposing litigants.
MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG PRESBYTERY 59
3. We unanimously agree that the overture from the Myers Park
Presbyterian Church relative to the change of the date of the Church
Year be answered in the negative.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. WAYLAND, Chairman.
Committee on Installations — The report of the Committee
on Installations as corrected and adopted follows :
1. Commission to Ordain and Install Mr. Chas. Robert Tapp, as
pastor of South Park Church: Rev. J. L. Griggs, preside and ask consti-
tutional questions; Mr. Tapp to preach the sermon; Rev. J. Walton
Stewart to charge the pastor; Mr. G. D. Aitken to charge the congrega-
tion; Rev. Jas A. Jones and Mr. Rufus A. Grier, alternates; Date, June
6th at 8:00 P.M.
2. Commission to Ordain and Install Mr. Bruce Fisher as pastor of
the Pageland, Beulah and Salem Churches: Rev. S. N. Milton to preside
and propound the constitutional questions; Mr. Fisher to preach the
sermon; Rev. R. H. Stone to charge the congregation; Mr. W. D. Van-
derburg; Alternates: Rev. H. E. Pickard and Mr. H. H. Houston. Date,
June 6th, 3:00 P.M. All three churches to meet at the Pageland Church.
(Later Presbytery said that the installation must be in each church.)
3. Commission to install Rev. Ben F. Livingston as pastor of the
Bethel and Cornelius Churches : Rev. J. W. Grier to preside and propound
the constitutional questions and charge the pastor; Rev. W. H. Johnston
to preach the sermon; Mr. A. R. Shaw to charge the congregation;
Alternates: Rev. F. C. Pratt and Elder Puckett of Bethel; Date, May
2nd at 8:00 P.M. Cornelius. (Presbytery lated declared that there must
be two installations.)
4. Commission to install Rev. Walter L. Baker at Walkersville : Rev.
C. H. Rowan, preside, preach and propound the constitutional questions;
Rev. R. H. Stone to charge the congregation; Rev. Q. N. Huneycutt to
charge the pastor; Elders J. W. McCall (Waxhaw) and C. L. McCain;
Alternates: Rev. Chas. H. Sides and Mr. Harvey Morrison; Date, May
2nd, 3:00 P.M.
Resolutions — The following report of the Committee on Res-
olutions was adopted:
Be it resolved: That, we, the members of the Presbytery of Mecklen-
burg in attendance at the Spring Meeting, April 20, 1948, at the Thomas-
boro Presbyterian Church, express our gratitude to God for His
presence and blessing during this meeting, and our appreciation to all
who have contributed to the informative and inspirational program of
the One Hundred Eightieth Stated Session.
Further, that we convey our appreciation to the Pastor of the
Thomasboro Presbyterian Church, the Session, the members and partic-
ularly the ladies, for the delicious luncheon and the fine hospitality dis-
played towards us during our visit in their fine new church plant.
Respectfully submitted,
H. E. PICKARD, Chairman,
HENRY S. ROBINSON
D. E. HIPP
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Synod's Minutes^The following report on Synod's Minutes
was presented:
We would call to the attention of Presbytery the appointment by
Synod of Mother's Day as the time each year for our offering to the
Home for the Aged in Greensboro, N. C.
We would call attention to and commend the Presbytery for the 19%
over all increase in benevolences for last year, a net increase of $200,000.
This report was received as information.
Pastorate Dissolved — Rev. J. W. Stork requested that the
pastoral relationship between him and the Norwood Church
be dissolved. The church concurred in the request. This re-
quest was granted.
Report of Treasurers — ^The following treasurers' reports
was adopted:
I. PRESBYTERY'S OFFICE
For Year 1947-1948
RECEIPTS:
Balance
$ 178.16
Benevolent Account
7,031.69
Honorariums
122.50
Home Mission Committee
3,000.00
Sale of materials and phone calls
89.82
Pre- Synod Home Mission Conference
10.82
TOTAL RECEIPTS
$10,432.99
$10,432.99
BURSEMENTS:
Salary and car allowance of Secretary
$ 4,225.00
M.A.F. dues
225.00
Salary of Minister to Hospitals
3,000.00
Salary and withholding tax of Office Secretary 2,000.04
Office rent (April, 1948, included)
243.75
Telephone
184.98
Postage, envelopes and box rent
143.01
Auditing books for last year
20.00
Office supplies and expenses
187.90
Publicity
9.00
Photographic supplies
35.22
Materials
160.26
Bank service charges
11.06
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
BALANCE IN BANK
$10,391.22
$10,391.22
$ 41.77
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II. PRESBYTERY'S EXPENSE FUND
April 8, 1947 - April 30, 1948
RECEIPTS:
Cash on hand, April 8, 1947 $ 2,563.97
Received from Churches 5,264.74
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 7,828.71
DISBURSEMENTS:
J. W. Stewart, Clerk's Salary $ 325.00
J. W. Stewart, Postage 28.50
J. W. Stewart, rebate for duplicate deposit 6.29
B. F. Yandell, Clerk 25.00
F. C. Debele, Clerk 25.00
Mrs. R. Hon, adding tables, dockets 28.00
E. C. Scott, General Assembly dues 4,257.84
Kale-Lawing, supplies 35.75
Presbyterian Book Store, supplies 24.58
Lassiter Press, Minutes 650.00
Minister's Annuity Fund 22.60
C. M. Gibbs, Synod's Dues 686.43
Von Boeckman-Jones, Statistical Reports 16.75
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 6,131.74
Cash on hand, April 30, 1948 $ 1,696.97
J. WALTON STEWART, JR.
III. CENTRAL TREASURER FOR BENEVOLENCES
For the Year Ending March 31, 1948
Cause Receipts Disbursements
Foreign Missions $ 34,625.43 $ 34,625.43
Assembly's Home Missions 8,620.39 8,620.39
Home Mission Emergency 22.00 22.00
Christian Education and Ministerial Relief 6,288.31 6,288.31
Religious Education and Publication 3,327.66 3,327.66
Assembly's Training School 838.73 838.73
American Bible Society 610.71 610.71
Defense Service Council 647.02 647.02
Negro Work 1,688.85 1,688.85
Christian Relations 416.07 416.07
War Relief 2,295.10 2,295.10
Radio 541.92 541.92
Evangelism 536.15 536.15
Aid for China 6.71 6.71
Presbyterian Orphan's Home 6,779.70 6,779.70
Synod's Home Missions 5,450.35 5,450.35
Educational Institutions Incl. U.T.S. 14,960.53 14,960.53
Religious Education in Synod 4,024.29 4,024.29
Presbyterian Home for the Aged 135.00 135.00
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Presbyterian Junior College
Student Loan-Barium Gift Fund
Allied Church League
Montreat Association
Presbytery's Home Missions
Presbytery's Office
Religious Education in Presbytery
Presbytery's Building Fund
Camp Hermon Site
Presbyterian Minister to the Hospitals
J. Walton Stewart, Jr., Treas. Tax Fund
TOTALS $138,612.36 $138,612.36
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
IV. PRESBYTERY'S BUILDING FUND
To April 14, 1948
RECEIPTS:
From Home Mission Committee $ 2,000.00
From Campaign 29,854.74
75.00
75.00
30.00
30.00
5.00
5.00
7.55
7.55
34,273.99
34,273.99
7,031.69
7,031.69
2,518.96
2,518.96
2,579.09
2,579.09
241.10
241.10
11.26
11.26
23.80
23.80
$31,854.74
Sent direct to Atlanta from organizations 365.00
DISBURSEMENTS:
Indian Hill Church $ 2,500.00
Ridgecrest Church 1,000.00
Westover Hills Church 8,000.00
South Park Church 8,000.00
Troy Manse 3,000.00
Home Mission Phase Program of Progress 3,500.00
Adjust Turner and Candor 75.00
$32,219.74 $32,219.74
$26,075.00 $26,075.00
$ 6,144.74
R. H. STONE, Treasurer
V. FOR OTHER FINANCIAL REPORTS SEE REPORT OF
HOME MISSION COMMITTEE
The minutes were read and adopted.
Presbytery voted to adjourn.
Following a closing prayer led by Rev. J. L. Griggs, Presby-
tery adjourned to meet at Camp Hermon, July 20, 1948 at
10:00 A.M.
J. NORMAN PEASE, Moderator.
J. WALTON STEWART, JR., Stated Clerk.
B. FRANK YANDELL, Permanent Clerk.
FRED C. DEBELE, Assistant Clerk.
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